"We Need a new generation of Republican leaders.": Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new...

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

American Vet

slatten49 wrote:

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that h... (show quote)

And you don't think the democrats need new leaders?

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?"

Weasel Loc: In the Great State Of Indiana!!

American Vet wrote:

And you don't think the democrats need new leaders?

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?"

Right on the money.
Funny how his own supporters still consider Biden their Hero after the mess he has made of everything.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

American Vet wrote:

And you don't think the democrats need new leaders?

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?"

I didn't write the article nor express Esper's thoughts. The author did.

Certainly, the democratic party needs new blood. I suggest we both look for an article or express our own thoughts as to that need.

For his part, "Esper condemned 'extreme partisanship' in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country".

I suggest you quit worrying about the speck in others eyes and instead, worry about the beam in your own.

Liberty Tree

slatten49 wrote:

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that h... (show quote)

We have zero Democrat leaders. Not one person in Biden's whole administration, including himself, is doing their job.

Oscar louks

slatten49 wrote:

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that h... (show quote)

We need a new generation of leaders. Republican,democrat,libertarian independent. Esper can go away

Liberty Tree

slatten49 wrote:

I didn't write the article nor express Esper's tho... (show quote)

If that is the case you need to remove the big sheet of plywood out of your eye.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

slatten49 wrote:

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that h... (show quote)

How ya been Slatts? Don't see much of ya anymore. I hope you, and the family are all well. Tough times we live in now, and all.

I think Trump was right, and As per was wrong.
Tell me, what's wrong with targeting the cartels who are destroying our nation with drugs, sex trafficking, and Lord knows what.
I'm all for it!
Yeah...... The legal system......I call bulls**t.

My opinion, but, if a government truly wants to protect it's citizens from outside threats, they do what needs to be done. FK the other countries!!

American Vet

slatten49 wrote:

I didn't write the article nor express Esper's tho... (show quote)

But you posted it and I commented. Like it or lump it.

Your suggestion is like a second graders retort.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

American Vet wrote:

But you posted it and I commented. Like it or lump it.

Your suggestion is like a second graders retort.

I overshot, my bad. I should'a brought it down to your level of pre-school/kindergarten.

Nah. Being a snowflake, you'd still b*tch.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

archie bunker wrote:

How ya been Slatts? Don't see much of ya anymore. ... (show quote)

Not so much interested in the OPP as I was back in the good ol' days of PoppaGringo, AuntiE, BadBobby, Yourself & others. It is possible that I may travel through Amarillo this Fall to see Family. I will let you know as I do. Maybe we can sit and have some grub with a Lone Star and shoot some sh*t. Aren't we still looking to have some Popeyes

archie bunker Loc: Texas

slatten49 wrote:

Not so much interested in the OPP as I was back in the good ol' days of PoppaGringo, AuntiE, BadBobby, Yourself & others. It is possible that I may travel through Amarillo this Fall to see Family. I will let you know as I do. Maybe we can sit and have some grub with a Lone Star and shoot some sh*t. Aren't we still looking to have some Popeyes

We can do Popeyes!
Let's do the Popeyes challenge! ( I just invented this)
If you can take a bite of one of their biscuits, then whistle, I'll pay! 😂

fullspinzoo

slatten49 wrote:

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that he would not v**e to reelect former President Trump in 2024, saying, “We need a new generation of Republican leaders.”

When asked if he would v**e for the president he served under if he runs for the White House again, Esper responded: “No, and I’ll tell you why. Because in my view, any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me.”

Esper said that the U.S. needs a “new generation of Republican leaders” who can both advance a Republican agenda and unite the country.

“We need a new generation of Republican leaders who will advance those core items for any Republican, right: stronger military, lower taxes, deregulation, conservative judges, you name it, we need people who can do it while also growing the Republican base and uniting the country,” Esper said.

Esper condemned “extreme partisanship” in both parties, placing emphasis on the importance of uniting people to accomplish items that will benefit the whole country.

“The biggest threat we face today, I’m afraid, is extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle that is causing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and not allowing us to address these major issues — whether it’s China or the budget, you name it, we have to solve this problem and we need a leader that can do that,” Esper said.

Esper has been a regular critic of the former president and made some shocking revelations in interviews while promoting his book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times,” which was released Tuesday.

Last week, the former Defense secretary said that Trump had proposed firing missiles into Mexico to target drug cartels.

He also called a plan by Trump to send a quarter of a million troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “ridiculous” and this week referred to some of Trump’s other foreign policy proposals as “outlandish.”

Trump has responded to some of Esper’s claims by calling him a “lightweight” and a “RINO” — a Republican in name only.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that h... (show quote)

Bulls**t. Our leaders are just fine. Esper is an arshloch. Birds of a feather....

fullspinzoo

slatten49 wrote:

I overshot, my bad. I should'a brought it down to your level of pre-school/kindergarten.

Nah. Being a snowflake, you'd still b*tch.

Your comments are pre-school. Just like when you defend that POS moldy. You're out in left field 90% of the time.

American Vet

slatten49 wrote:

I overshot, my bad. I should'a brought it down to your level of pre-school/kindergarten.

Nah. Being a snowflake, you'd still b*tch.

This is what democrat leadership has brought us....but all you want to do is post trash about Republicans. As stated earlier - hypocrisy runs deep within you leftoids.

Unprecedented inflation rates (just “temporary”)
Southern border crisis – flooded with i*****l a***ns and f******l
Afghan withdrawal – leaving American allies and equipment to the Taliban
Return to energy dependence – having to beg the Saudi’s to produce more
Sending our oil reserves to China (to a company which son H****r is a stockholder)
Crime surge
War on parents
Crazy l*****t policies (“birthing people”)
Pathetic foreign policy – weapons sent to Ukraine ending up on the black market
Wanted to have a “Ministry of T***h”