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Here's the full quote again for those who missed the original post here on WP:

"No stupid rules of engagement, no nation building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars."

Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, March 2, 2026

These remarks by Hegseth offend all religions, all manner of religious faith, even the Christian religion which is made up of many denominations. The Christian religion overall is practiced by approx 2 billion people.

Spain’s MEP Irene Montero speaking to reporters

Irene Montero: No woman has ever been freed by American bombs or illegal aggression — Not in Syria. Not in Iraq. Not in Afghanistan. It will not happen in Iran either

When they want to sell their oil wars, their wars for profit, their imperial wars — they hide behind women’s rights to justify them

You see... you can send Kristi Noem to the furthest reaches of the world BUT.....the policies of #DHS/ICE are NOT going to change. In fact, I would say the new DHS head Mullin might be even more aggressive in order to impress fearless leader.

ICE detains reporter Estefany Rodríguez in Nashville - Nashville Banner Reporter Estefany Rodríguez, detained by ICE with no arrest warrant, may face deportation. Her attorneys seek immediate review of the legality of her case.

ICE has arrested and detained a Nashville journalist who reported stories critical of ICE. She’s married to a U.S. citizen and has been seeking asylum here after fleeing death threats in Colombia because of her journalism there.

They’ve already sent her to Louisiana.

Congress Is Considering Abolishing Your Right to Be Anonymous Online The bipartisan push to remove anonymity from the internet is ushering in an era of unprecedented mass surveillance and censorship.

"Stripping anonymity from the internet would constitute one of the most sweeping rollbacks of civil rights in recent history. It would allow for unprecedented levels of mass surveillance and censorship, endangering the most marginalized members of society."

Kristi Noem lied before Congress.... there must be legal consequences.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says She will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump said Thursday.

Secretary Noem's legacy is one of racial profiling, abuse by ICE and CBP, free speech violations, and more.

While she is leaving DHS, the anti-immigrant policies devised by White House aide Stephen Miller aren't. Congress must remain firm and deny funding to DHS until they truly rein in ICE.

Tell Congress: No Unconstitutional War with Iran The president’s reckless decision to bomb Iran without bothering to ask for congressional approval is a clear constitutional violation that puts us all in danger. The time to act is now.

Congress’ refusal to rein in President Trump’s unauthorized war with Iran endangers the lives of millions and makes a mockery of the Constitution.

This fight is not over: Congress can still intervene and stop funding this unconstitutional war.

BREAKING: The House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would have required all troops to be withdrawn from Iran unless Congress separately declares war.

Ukraine to provide US with 'necessary resources' to counter Iranian drones, Zelensky says Zelensky's statement comes after the Financial Times reported on March 5, citing Ukrainain industry figures, that the Pentagon and at least one Gulf state are holding talks to purchase Ukrainian-made ...

⚡️ Ukraine to provide US with 'necessary resources' to counter Iranian drones, Zelensky says.

The statement comes after reports the Pentagon and at least one Gulf state are holding talks to purchase Ukrainian-made interceptor drones.

Noem lied before Congress.... there must be legal consequences.

Is Markwayne Mullin an Improvement Over Kristi Noem? Now that Kristi Noem has been fired as DHS secretary, will her replacement, Markwayne Mullin, be an improvement? A lot depends on whether Mullin and President Trump double down on ICE abuses.

Now that Kristi Noem has been fired as DHS secretary, will her replacement, Markwayne Mullin, be an improvement? A lot depends on whether Mullin and President Trump double down on ICE abuses.

Dow Drops 1,000 Points As Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge Oil prices have rallied to a nearly two-year high since the U.S. attacked Iran over the weekend.

Oil prices have rallied to a nearly two-year high since the U.S. attacked Iran over the weekend.

This is how narcissists treat everyone: If you are useful and support them, you are great.... if you are no longer seen as useful and stop supporting them.... they discard you. But first they devalue you.... trash you.... diminish you, then the discard.

Iran’s foreign minister told NBC News on Thursday that his country is “not asking for a ceasefire” from the U.S. and Israel, “and we don’t see any reason why we should negotiate” after nearly a week of war.

Read more: cnb.cx/4cvaqDO

“You’re a U.S. senator!”

Bernie stops Noem’s replacement from literally trying to fight someone👇🏽

This should go great

The “Shield of the Americas” Summit and Donald Trump’s Latin America Strategy The US cannot sustain its influence in the Western Hemisphere through only multilateral bodies that the Trump administration chooses to engage with.

One more time.... this is real and Rubio is also leading on the initiative: The “Shield of the Americas” Summit and Donald Trump’s Latin America Strategy. nationalinterest.org/feature/the-...

Congress needs to end this illegal war.

I’m calling on all my colleagues to vote yes on the bipartisan War Powers Resolution today.

As I just stated..... Inspired by Rudyard Kipling and wrongly attributed to Orwell and/or Churchhill, the phrase has lingered in the lexicon of misquotes since the 1940s. That said. Noem is not an original thinker. She is a foot soldier in Trump's MAGA fascist movement.

Inspired by Rudyard Kipling and wrongly attributed to Orwell and/or Churchhill, the phrase has lingered in the lexicon of misquotes since the 1940s. That said. Noem is not an original thinker. She is a foot soldier in Trump's MAGA fascist movement.

She is not gone. She was rewarded with a new position as the Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas. Trump gets off on saying he has fired people.... this was all for show. She is now one of his point people for his new Latin America Strategy.

Noem is 100% MAGA fascist.

if i was Kristi Noem i simply would not quote Orwell

I expect her to make the rounds at those El Salvador prisons where her goon squads sent people.

She was not fired in the traditional sense of the word. She was replaced and given another job.... a lateral move. #Noem

This is the man who is now in charge of US Homeland Security.

"Thank you @POTUS Trump for appointing me as the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. @SecRubio and @SecWar are incredible leaders and I look forward to working with them closely to dismantle cartels that have poured drugs into our nation and killed our children and grandchildren," - Noem

Noem is making remarks now:

"We have made historic accomplishments at the Department of Homeland Security to make America safe again." Source: BBC

Noem is making remarks now:

"We have made historic accomplishments at the Department of Homeland Security to make America safe again." Source: BBC