They were never qualified. But they were expected to succeed. And that expectation—unearned, unexamined, and unshakable—is what built the whole system.
Bravo! Good for you, Don. I see Jane Burns, got the same message I did, women, gay men, and probably the rest of the LGBTQ group also have to over succeed. But remember, Don, YOU made it to the top and you're still there - a trusted newsman I look forward to reading or listening on a daily basis as I have since you were on CNN. The Pete Hegseth's of this world have an indelible L on their foreheads for all to see except for trump slime and his maggots - they will all fall and fade from history in a relatively few years. Keep smiling and your head high. We all like you Don as a fine human being and a great newsman.
Your writing just flows. I printed out your message of Sat. April 14 th and i reread it every now and then. It speaks to me so thanks for all your writing.
Unfortunately what you say is absolutely true, position without credentials based only on entitlement!! It’s a messed up system!! You, Don, have the credentials, you overworked to succeed and, fortunately, are shining brightly in presenting truth!!
Don, love this article. In my opinion, Trump picked Hegseth because he has broken the law on various occasions. He had a sexual assault case against him, just like Trump. Trump admires people who have similar morals (none).
You are such an incredible writer! Always to the point but with a poetic touch that gets to the very fiber of the topic and makes you nod and say 'yes' out loud! Thank you, Don Lemon, for sharing.
The whole group is incompetent. From the top down. They seem to have come out of a clown car. RFK is a disgrace as is Hegseth not to mention the lady puppy killer. The whole world must have lost all respect for the U.S. so sad
Bravo! Good for you, Don. I see Jane Burns, got the same message I did, women, gay men, and probably the rest of the LGBTQ group also have to over succeed. But remember, Don, YOU made it to the top and you're still there - a trusted newsman I look forward to reading or listening on a daily basis as I have since you were on CNN. The Pete Hegseth's of this world have an indelible L on their foreheads for all to see except for trump slime and his maggots - they will all fall and fade from history in a relatively few years. Keep smiling and your head high. We all like you Don as a fine human being and a great newsman.
Don the same things could also be said about women.
100 percent!!
Your writing just flows. I printed out your message of Sat. April 14 th and i reread it every now and then. It speaks to me so thanks for all your writing.
Oh my gosh, what an incredible compliment. Thank you so much!
Another masterpiece.. I truly love your writing. I could feel the passion in your words. Don
You are born to write.
Unfortunately what you say is absolutely true, position without credentials based only on entitlement!! It’s a messed up system!! You, Don, have the credentials, you overworked to succeed and, fortunately, are shining brightly in presenting truth!!
Especially I think women of color. Although I am an old white lady, and can’t experientially relate, I think I can somewhat empathize.
Amazing article Don. You are a brilliant writer, and you give us insights that we need during these difficult times. Thank you.
Don, love this article. In my opinion, Trump picked Hegseth because he has broken the law on various occasions. He had a sexual assault case against him, just like Trump. Trump admires people who have similar morals (none).
So on point. Why can’t everybody else see this too!
The expectation, clearly, wasn’t met. The cowardice is in not accepting it or dealing with it.
It is sickening to see these ridiculous tRump picks. It’s Larry, Moe and Curly running the government and the whole world is laughing at tRump.
So very sad for Americans. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Brilliant 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
You are such an incredible writer! Always to the point but with a poetic touch that gets to the very fiber of the topic and makes you nod and say 'yes' out loud! Thank you, Don Lemon, for sharing.
BATON ROUGE!!!! I raised my son there and lived there for 30 years. He is about your age. CHS!!!! No wonder I love you😉
The whole group is incompetent. From the top down. They seem to have come out of a clown car. RFK is a disgrace as is Hegseth not to mention the lady puppy killer. The whole world must have lost all respect for the U.S. so sad
Don, your writing is (still) amazing.