Obama to nominate first openly gay service secretary to lead the Army

[Pete]

Obama to nominate first openly gay service secretary to lead the Army

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...679_story.html

"President Obama, in a historic first for the Pentagon, has chosen to nominate Eric Fanning to lead the Army, a move that would make him the first openly gay civilian secretary of one of the military services.

Fanning’s nomination is the latest in a series of actions taken by the administration to advance the rights of gays and lesbians throughout the federal government. The Obama administration has overhauled internal policies to provide benefits to same-sex partners, appointed gay men and lesbians to the executive branch and the federal bench and ended the 18-year ban on gays serving openly in the military..."

Let me guess. He's going to have an agenda - and not one about war fighting.

[rab97]

Yep...apparently our national defense is a joke to this administration. Obama is going scorched earth in the final year of his reign of terror!

[Old Dog New Trick]

There is no agenda, like it or leave it...they don't care.

ETA: Selective Service now (wait NOW) for all military aged citizens.

[blacksmoke]

It's probably actually because the guy is the best candidate for the job. He doesn't look kinda young or anything
I don't like bashing the president, or the office, but Damn am I proud I didn't vote for that guy...

[Richard]

Fanning has been an upper-echelons DOD fixture for a long time. He was DepUnderSec Navy, Acting Sec AF, the SecDef's COS and considered one of his closest advisors, and this current move was foreseen when he became the Acting UnderSec Army in July and SecArmy McHugh announced he would be leaving in November.

http://www.armytimes.com/story/milit...army/29770689/

Richard

[blacksmoke]

I stand corrected. I should of googled the guy before I made the comment. Otoh the very fact that we're hearing about this guys orientation speaks to the climate of anti-judeo/christian direction this country is headed in.

[NurseTim]

No prior service should preclude nomination from any military related position. Otherwise I guess he's qualified. Why put his homosexuality out front? Did they announce the last guy was hetero?

Is he the cause of the cadets having to wear CMFM pumps for a day to build empathy for women or transgender so or whatever?

[Sigaba]

Before this thread takes an even sharper turn, I would point out that W. Scott Thompson, a civilian who played a small but important role in the renewal of the armed services during the Reagan Era is gay. Things being what they were, he lived a closeted life. One can only imagine how much more he could have done for his country and the GOP had he not needed to worry about the backlash of "coming out."

@Nurse Tim, MOO, you should seek to answer your own questions from time to time rather than just posting them.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

Before this thread takes an even sharper turn, I would point out that W. Scott Thompson, a civilian who played a small but important role in the renewal of the armed services during the Reagan Era is gay. Things being what they were, he lived a closeted life. One can only imagine how much more he could have done for his country and the GOP had he not needed to worry about the backlash of "coming out."

@Nurse Tim, MOO, you should seek to answer your own questions from time to time rather than just posting them.

I'll take that "sharper" turn. All this "appointee" is an Army bashing and lashing out of the current liberal/socialist agenda.

It's nothing different than yelling form the roof tops, "I appointed a fag as your new commander and there's nothing you can do about it."

Otherwise like W. Scott Thompson, very few folks would know and really don't care.

So tell us Sigaba, what's the purpose (other than political) of informing the world the Eric Fanning takes it in the butt?

I'm not "openly" anything so do I need to start informing the world I like to (insert anything here cause no one cares) while having sex?

All obama and his ilk are doing is rubbing it in our faces. We will bow to the 1%, this is their world however deviant they may be. Any act against or intolerance of will be dealt with by a fine or prison term, no matter what your ideals.

2016 can't come fast enough. I can't wait for all the convicted felons obama pardons just before he leaves office.

[Trapper John]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

I'll take that "sharper" turn. All this "appointee" is an Army bashing and lashing out of the current liberal/socialist agenda.

It's nothing different than yelling form the roof tops, "I appointed a fag as your new commander and there's nothing you can do about it."

Otherwise like W. Scott Thompson, very few folks would know and really don't care.

So tell us Sigaba, what's the purpose (other than political) of informing the world the Eric Fanning takes it in the butt?

I'm not "openly" anything so do I need to start informing the world I like to (insert anything here cause no one cares) while having sex?

All obama and his ilk are doing is rubbing it in our faces. We will bow to the 1%, this is their world however deviant they may be. Any act against or intolerance of will be dealt with by a fine or prison term, no matter what your ideals.

2016 can't come fast enough. I can't wait for all the convicted felons obama pardons just before he leaves office.

2016 can't come fast enough. I can't wait for all the convicted felons obama pardons just before he leaves office.

On the brighter side - that would create a "target rich" environment.

[Badger52]

Originally Posted by NurseTim

Did they announce the last guy was hetero?

That will be left for a helluva Duffel Blog article.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Badger52

That will be left for a helluva Duffel Blog article.

What's even funnier is the Harvard educated low IQ moron that appointed him and the millions that voted for him. Talk about a joke.

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Brush Okie

The headlines read "gay sec Def " not highly qualified person appointed. IMHO it does a disservice to his accomplishments with an announcement like that. like it or not they filled the alt with a gay that was qualified not a qualified guy that happens to be gay.

It is a political agenda that was filled not get the best person for the job. like it or not that is the no shit truth of the matter.

The "headlines" came from the press, not the White House.

This is what the White House said:

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

{Alphabetical listing of names and posts}

President Obama said, “These fine public servants bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their important roles. I look forward to working with them.”

Eric K. Fanning, Nominee for Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense

Eric K. Fanning has served as Acting Under Secretary of the Army since June 2015. He has served as Special Assistant to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter since March 2015, including as Chief of Staff to the Secretary from March to June 2015. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Fanning served as Under Secretary of the Air Force and as Acting Secretary of the Air Force in 2013. Mr. Fanning previously served as a Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy from 2009 to 2013. Prior to joining the Administration, he was Deputy Director of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. Mr. Fanning worked for Business Executives for National Security (BENS), first as the Washington Regional Director in 2001 and then as Senior Vice President for Strategic Development from 2001 to 2007. Prior to joining BENS, Mr. Fanning held a number of positions, including Senior Associate at Robinson, Lerer & Montgomery in New York and Associate Producer at CBS News. He began his career in public service serving as an Associate Director of Political Affairs at The White House in 1996, Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1993 to 1996, and as a Research Assistant for the Committee on Armed Services in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993. Mr. Fanning received a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press...stration-posts

Based upon what is being said about the nomination and UnderSec Fanning, I think there are many 'agendas' being pursued out there.

Richard

[Joker]

Yeah it sucks, but as Richard said the "G's" statements make no mention of his gayness.

"Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Statement on the Nomination of Eric Fanning to be Secretary of the Army [ http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Rel...ce=GovDelivery ] 09/18/2015 04:52 PM CDT

__________________________________________________ ______________________


*IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *No. NR-365-15
September 18, 2015*
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Statement on the Nomination of Eric Fanning to be Secretary of the Army
"Today, I want to congratulate Eric Fanning for his nomination to be the next secretary of the Army. President Obama has made an excellent choice, and I hope for a quick Senate confirmation.

"Eric served as my first chief of staff at the Pentagon, and it has been a privilege over the course of my career to work alongside him and watch him develop into one of our country's most knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced public servants. I know he will strengthen our Army, build on its best traditions, and prepare our ground forces to confront a new generation of challenges."

[ http://content.govdelivery.com/accou...?reqfrom=share ]



U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)."

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Brush Okie

The headlines read "gay sec Def " not highly qualified person appointed. IMHO it does a disservice to his accomplishments with an announcement like that. like it or not they filled the alt with a gay that was qualified not a qualified guy that happens to be gay.

It is a political agenda that was filled not get the best person for the job. like it or not that is the no shit truth of the matter.

Its a political move as always.

Confirm an unqualified person who is selected to be in the position in order to further nudge the military wing of the population into believing in the "emasculation" of America.........

Or be called a bunch of "right wing bigot homophobes"

How can the dictator in chief lose?

Oh yeah.......he doesn't.