Alex Wagner
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Podcast Appearances
So many mixed metaphors, because it's not necessarily trying to be above it, but it's not accepting the invitation to descend, I guess.
Haley Barber.
You see now you're quoting him.
That's why I'm here.
I mean, it sort of like toggles between
Orwellian McCarthyism and, like, metrosexual grooming conference.
Like, it was just like, at one point, the Secretary of Defense said, fat generals are a bad look.
And I was like, what?
At the same time, the President of the United States is like, and we're also waging war on half the country.
Like, we're just like, what the fuck was that?
I found the whole thing incredibly disturbing, Dan.
I'm a former weekend anchor, so let's not malign the entire category, but I like to think my work is better.
Well, I mean, I'm a shoo-in for the next administration as Secretary of War.
Let's just be clear.
I mean, to have the audacity to tell a room full of generals in military dress, fat generals are a bad look, who the fuck does Pete Hegsa think he is?
You and me, for sure.
I mean, this is not OK.
This is the language.
This is the stuff that really needs to disturb everyone.