It makes no difference who holds any of these positions, it seems to me, for Obama is really the secretary of defense himself, etc. Whoever is there is merely a placeholder for Obama. That’s why most Cabinet nominations are confirmed with little opposition.
Yep as was seen with Panetta as SecO'D it's just a political favor with incompetent people like that in an important position of power such as SOD.
Obama proved who runs things when he had everyone just sit around and watch while Americans were being attacked and eventually killed.
And then lied about it.
And of course Hilliary took all the blame for it as a good little lackey, but won't talk about it.
Bumped her head I hear, so nothing would come out of her mouth except "I don't recall"