Our politicians cannot be invisible figures in suits thousands of miles away, especially if they begin to cognitively decline. While professionalism and veteran positions on specific issues deserve appreciation in our democracy, there comes a point when the old guard must become the vanguard.
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It matters very little if you like Hegseth’s politics or you don’t. We should all be able to recognize that a seasoned military leader with senior experience is desperately needed. Rhetoric isn’t enough. Words alone don’t win wars. Leadership qualities, knowledge of military tactics and a high level of experience do. As it stands, Hegseth hasn’t shown that he has any of these traits, and defense secretary is too important a position to roll the dice on an outside hire.
