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3catwoman3

(25,794 posts) Thu Dec 5, 2024, 06:13 PM Dec 5

Any wagers on Hegseth's father being as big a misogynistic jerk as his son? [View all]

Seeing how fast Petey-boy's mother recanted her very damning letter made me wonder if her husband threatened her if she didn't disavow what she now claims was written in haste.

It would not be in the least surprising if the son learned his shitty attitudes from watching how his father treats his mother.

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Any wagers on Hegseth's father being as big a misogynistic jerk as his son? [View all] 3catwoman3 Dec 5 OP

It is a reasonable question to ask. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #1

You're right. Learned behavior. paleotn Dec 5 #4

He needs extensive therapy to find out why he does these crimes against women. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #5

Yes, therapy is badly needed in that case. Dave Bowman Dec 5 #6

The rotten apple prolly didn't fall far from the tree that bore it. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 5 #2

Give me 10,000 to 1 and might....MIGHT....consider it. paleotn Dec 5 #3

Likely, imo, as is alcoholism. elleng Dec 5 #7

He needs to start going to AA and take it seriously. If he's offered the job that should be part of the deal. I doubt he SheilaAnn Dec 5 #8