Pete Hegseth is a Christo-fascist weirdo.

[kalm]

A very thorough and well sourced piece. Hegseth was never qualified to be Sec Def and this should sink him but…the cult marches on.

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has repeatedly endorsed the Reformation Red Pill podcast, and has appeared on four episodes. But the former pastor who hosts the show, and who attends Hegseth’s theocratic church, has voiced a range of extreme positions in recent months on issues including Ice raids, capital punishment, the racist “great replacement” theory, adultery and neo-Nazism.

The revelations come on top of recent media reports focused on Hegseth also boosting a video of Douglas Wilson and other Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) pastors arguing that women should lose the vote in the United States. They also follow previous revelations about Hegseth’s links to or apparent sympathies for Christian nationalist positions.

Joshua Haymes is a member of the CREC-aligned Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship (PHRF), and his podcasts advocate for the CREC’s moral and theological positions. As the Guardian previously reported, he once served as a pastoral intern at the church. Online he has claimed that liberalism is a greater threat to the US than neo-Nazism, and that the Bible is “pro-Ice raids”. On X, he has also advocated for capital punishment for adultery and abortion, and appeared to call for the drowning of LGBTQ+ Pride marchers.

In an emailed comment, Haymes clarified his current professional role. “I am not a pastoral intern. I have gone full-time into media and content creation. I am not employed by Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship,” he said.

Despite distancing himself from the PHRF, Haymes regularly hosts Brooks Potteiger, the congregation’s pastor and Hegseth’s closest spiritual adviser. Potteiger’s most recent appearance was just over a week ago. Pottiger appears alongside Haymes in the profile image for the podcast’s channel on YouTube, whose description reads: “We created this podcast as a resource to serve you in your reformation red pill journey.”

These materials, mostly published since Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense, underline the extreme Christian nationalist positions at Pilgrim Hill, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the community within which Hegseth acquired an 8,800 sq ft, $3.4m mansion in 2022.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... SApp_Other

[SeattleGriz]

A very thorough and well sourced piece. Hegseth was never qualified to be Sec Def and this should sink him but…the cult marches on.

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has repeatedly endorsed the Reformation Red Pill podcast, and has appeared on four episodes. But the former pastor who hosts the show, and who attends Hegseth’s theocratic church, has voiced a range of extreme positions in recent months on issues including Ice raids, capital punishment, the racist “great replacement” theory, adultery and neo-Nazism.

The revelations come on top of recent media reports focused on Hegseth also boosting a video of Douglas Wilson and other Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) pastors arguing that women should lose the vote in the United States. They also follow previous revelations about Hegseth’s links to or apparent sympathies for Christian nationalist positions.

Joshua Haymes is a member of the CREC-aligned Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship (PHRF), and his podcasts advocate for the CREC’s moral and theological positions. As the Guardian previously reported, he once served as a pastoral intern at the church. Online he has claimed that liberalism is a greater threat to the US than neo-Nazism, and that the Bible is “pro-Ice raids”. On X, he has also advocated for capital punishment for adultery and abortion, and appeared to call for the drowning of LGBTQ+ Pride marchers.

In an emailed comment, Haymes clarified his current professional role. “I am not a pastoral intern. I have gone full-time into media and content creation. I am not employed by Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship,” he said.

Despite distancing himself from the PHRF, Haymes regularly hosts Brooks Potteiger, the congregation’s pastor and Hegseth’s closest spiritual adviser. Potteiger’s most recent appearance was just over a week ago. Pottiger appears alongside Haymes in the profile image for the podcast’s channel on YouTube, whose description reads: “We created this podcast as a resource to serve you in your reformation red pill journey.”

These materials, mostly published since Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense, underline the extreme Christian nationalist positions at Pilgrim Hill, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the community within which Hegseth acquired an 8,800 sq ft, $3.4m mansion in 2022.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... SApp_Other

Leave it up to Klan to quote a UK tabloid, while the UK jails citizens for quietly praying for others.

Good title though!

[kalm]

A very thorough and well sourced piece. Hegseth was never qualified to be Sec Def and this should sink him but…the cult marches on.



https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... SApp_Other

Leave it up to Klan to quote a UK tabloid, while the UK jails citizens for quietly praying for others.

Good title though!

Which parts of the reporting do you think are untrue.

[SeattleGriz]

Leave it up to Klan to quote a UK tabloid, while the UK jails citizens for quietly praying for others.

Good title though!

Which parts of the reporting do you think are untrue.

Are you kidding me? Any article that has to rely on supposition for a ton of heavy lifting, isn't to be taken seriously.

Nothing is untrue, it's just a tabloid level smear job. I could probably find 5 to counter it with the same technique.

The UK is trash for media.

[kalm]

Which parts of the reporting do you think are untrue.

Are you kidding me? Any article that has to rely on supposition for a ton of heavy lifting, isn't to be taken seriously.

Nothing is untrue, it's just a tabloid level smear job. I could probably find 5 to counter it with the same technique.

The UK is trash for media.

Someone didn’t read the article.

[SeattleGriz]

Are you kidding me? Any article that has to rely on supposition for a ton of heavy lifting, isn't to be taken seriously.

Nothing is untrue, it's just a tabloid level smear job. I could probably find 5 to counter it with the same technique.

The UK is trash for media.

Someone didn’t read the article.

I actually did. It was filled with "Hegseth is friends with a guy who said this", then they would ask someone who was against that sentimen to tell us how bad it was. Rinse and repeat. Mudslinging article. Failing at guilt by association.

[kalm]

Someone didn’t read the article.

I actually did. It was filled with "Hegseth is friends with a guy who said this", then they would ask someone who was against that sentimen to tell us how bad it was. Rinse and repeat. Mudslinging article. Failing at guilt by association.

Oh. Well I’m sorry then. You were either reading your own sentiments into it and/or your feelings got hurt.

(Hint…this was not based on supposition. it used facts (remember those?) and at the worst, drew obvious conclusions based on those facts. IE: Hegseth is closely associated with and receives faith advice from Christo-fascists)

[BDKJMU]

I actually did. It was filled with "Hegseth is friends with a guy who said this", then they would ask someone who was against that sentimen to tell us how bad it was. Rinse and repeat. Mudslinging article. Failing at guilt by association.

Oh. Well I’m sorry then. You were either reading your own sentiments into it and/or your feelings got hurt.

(Hint…this was not based on supposition. it used facts (remember those?) and at the worst, drew obvious conclusions based on those facts. IE: Hegseth is closely associated with and receives faith advice from Christo-fascists)

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

[UNI88]

Oh. Well I’m sorry then. You were either reading your own sentiments into it and/or your feelings got hurt.

(Hint…this was not based on supposition. it used facts (remember those?) and at the worst, drew obvious conclusions based on those facts. IE: Hegseth is closely associated with and receives faith advice from Christo-fascists)

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

This is also true when trump or a MAQA yahoo calls someone who opposes them an unhinged leftist whatever. It’s an opinion.


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[BDKJMU]

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

This is also true when trump or a MAQA yahoo calls someone who opposes them an unhinged leftist whatever. It’s an opinion.


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Yeah. So what.
Most labels are opinions.

[kalm]

Oh. Well I’m sorry then. You were either reading your own sentiments into it and/or your feelings got hurt.

(Hint…this was not based on supposition. it used facts (remember those?) and at the worst, drew obvious conclusions based on those facts. IE: Hegseth is closely associated with and receives faith advice from Christo-fascists)

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

[BDKJMU]

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

Wrong. Widely accepted by the left. It’s not a fact. It’s an opinion, therefore a conclusion based on an opinion.

Fascistic is in your opinion.

[kalm]

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

Wrong. Widely accepted by the left. It’s not a fact. It’s an opinion, therefore a conclusion based on an opinion.

Fascistic is in your opinion.

Yeah…like I said. My opinion was based in facts from the article. You just don’t like my opinion which is weird considering the now obvious nature of the MAGA movement and notably in this case, Hegseth’s actions and associations…which are….wait for it….facts.

[BDKJMU]

Wrong. Widely accepted by the left. It’s not a fact. It’s an opinion, therefore a conclusion based on an opinion.

Fascistic is in your opinion.

Yeah…like I said. My opinion was based in facts from the article. You just don’t like my opinion which is weird considering the now obvious nature of the MAGA movement and notably in this case, Hegseth’s actions and associations…which are….wait for it….facts.

Just like my opinion for examples a lot of the stuff the left called conspiracy theories over the last decade are real based on facts. Or Mamdani is a commie based on what he has said and called for, much of it on video. Or AOChe is a full bore socialist, along with the rest of the Squat Squad. An opinion that is based on actions and associations…which are….wait for it….facts.

[kalm]

Yeah…like I said. My opinion was based in facts from the article. You just don’t like my opinion which is weird considering the now obvious nature of the MAGA movement and notably in this case, Hegseth’s actions and associations…which are….wait for it….facts.

Just like my opinion for examples a lot of the stuff the left called conspiracy theories over the last decade are real based on facts. Or Mamdani is a commie based on what he has said and called for, much of it on video. Or AOChe is a full bore socialist, along with the rest of the Squat Squad. An opinion that is based on actions and associations…which are….wait for it….facts.

If conspiracies are proven true, yes.

Mamdani is a member of the DSA so an admitted socialist. You do realize there’s a significant difference between a democratic socialist and a communist, right?

AOC is also an admitted democratic socialist.

Omagosh! Is that scary or what? Like I’ve pointed out before, all advanced nations have mixed economies. The difference is in degree of government involvement. This includes the U.S. which is currently moving toward increased socialism under Trump. So it’s ok now, right?

[BDKJMU]

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

Actually from you I expect nothing less- the opinion that Christian conservatives are fascists. Just like you think Trump is a fascists, MAGA are fascists, etc.

[kalm]

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

Actually from you I expect nothing less- the opinion that Christian conservatives are fascists. Just like you think Trump is a fascists, MAGA are fascists, etc.

I never said all Christian conservatives are fascist. I’ve known many. My lawyer is a Christian conservative. Good guy.

[SeattleGriz]

Wrong, Cannot be conclusions based on facts, because ‘Christo-fascist’ is a term invented by the left to label anyone who is perceived as a ‘far right’ devout Christian. But the term itself is an opinion, therefore it is a conclusion based on opinions.

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

All guilt by association. The Guardian no less.

Is Hegseth in the room with you right now?

[kalm]

Wrong. Christo-fascism is my term (although it’s widely accepted when describing Hegseth’s type). The term was coined by a German theologian in the 1970’s. German theologians might be well versed in both, ya think? And wrong that it describes any devout Christian. Although far right and Christianity are a contradiction.

The article is where the facts are the support my notion and many other people’s.

Odd that you’d take offense. Are you not Christian? And do you not support Hegseth and MAGA’s fascistic push?

All guilt by association. The Guardian no less.

Is Hegseth in the room with you right now?

Ask me how I know you’ve got nothing….

[SeattleGriz]

All guilt by association. The Guardian no less.

Is Hegseth in the room with you right now?

Ask me how I know you’ve got nothing….

Got it. Hegseth is in the room with you right now.

[kalm]

Ask me how I know you’ve got nothing….

Got it. Hegseth is in the room with you right now.

Further confirming you’ve got nothing. Keeping going tho by all means.

[UNI88]

hegseth's ties to Christo-fascism are at least as solid as Abrego Garcia's to MS-13.

[UNI88]

Portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee with Slave Rehung at West Point

A portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in his Confederate uniform with a slave guiding his horse in the background will be rehung in West Point’s library, the Army confirmed to Military.com on Friday.
...
Ultimately, the commission decided to take a nuanced approach to Lee’s presence on campus. Portraits of Lee in his Army uniform and references solely to his time as superintendent were allowed to stay, but the commission unanimously recommended removing the portrait of him in the Confederate uniform. It also recommended changing the names of several buildings and streets named after Lee.

“The commissioners do not make these recommendations with any intention of ‘erasing history,’” the commission’s report said. “The facts of the past remain, and the commissioners are confident the history of the Civil War will continue to be taught at all service academies with all the quality and complex detail our national past deserves. Rather, they make these recommendations to affirm West Point’s long tradition of educating future generations of America’s military leaders to represent the best of our national ideals.”

He's putting up the photo of someone wearing the uniform of an enemy of the United States of America.

Whose photo will he hang next? Marshall Erwin Rommel's?

[BDKJMU]

Portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee with Slave Rehung at West Point

A portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in his Confederate uniform with a slave guiding his horse in the background will be rehung in West Point’s library, the Army confirmed to Military.com on Friday.
...
Ultimately, the commission decided to take a nuanced approach to Lee’s presence on campus. Portraits of Lee in his Army uniform and references solely to his time as superintendent were allowed to stay, but the commission unanimously recommended removing the portrait of him in the Confederate uniform. It also recommended changing the names of several buildings and streets named after Lee.

“The commissioners do not make these recommendations with any intention of ‘erasing history,’” the commission’s report said. “The facts of the past remain, and the commissioners are confident the history of the Civil War will continue to be taught at all service academies with all the quality and complex detail our national past deserves. Rather, they make these recommendations to affirm West Point’s long tradition of educating future generations of America’s military leaders to represent the best of our national ideals.”

He's putting up the photo of someone wearing the uniform of an enemy of the United States of America.

Whose photo will he hang next? Marshall Erwin Rommel's?

Rommel was a distinguished cadet at West Point, distinguishly served in the US Army, played a major role in the US coming back together, and swore allegiance to the US after the war? Who knew?

[kalm]

Portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee with Slave Rehung at West Point



He's putting up the photo of someone wearing the uniform of an enemy of the United States of America.

Whose photo will he hang next? Marshall Erwin Rommel's?

Rommel was a distinguished cadet at West Point, distinguishly served in the US Army, played a major role in the US coming back together, and swore allegiance to the US after the war? Who knew?

Did Lee ever apologize for or publicly regret the war, his insurrection, and involvement with slavery? Or was it “fine…let those negroes go free and let’s all just get along , I guess.”

Lee was given a choice which side to fight on. He chose dishonorably.