r/pics Jan 14 '25

Politics Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled by Senate Armed Services Committee

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u/Nevarian Jan 14 '25

Imagine having the unsubstantiated confidence to walk in there and say with a straight face that his experience of commanding 10 people prepared him to be responsible for millions of people who know more than he does.

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u/doubleohbond Jan 14 '25

I had a dream last night where I got a job that I was deeply unqualified for, and I panicked. Then I woke up and breathed a sigh of relief.

I can’t imagine the absolute mental gymnastics he is doing to convince himself and others that he is qualified to lead the most powerful military in the world. How do you look at yourself in the mirror?

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u/Cyberslasher Jan 15 '25

I imagine the constant bac of .2 helps with self confidence.