Krauthammer: Hagel ‘Showed Astonishing Lack of Competence’ TOPICS:Charles KrauthammerChuck HagelHagel Showed Astonishing Lack of Competenceincredibly remarkable lack of competenceiranisraelKrauthammerLindsey GrahamSecretary of Defensesenate confirmation hearingsenator Posted By: BMartin1776 January 31, 2013 Flip flopping on issues is nothing new for anyone associated or to be associated with the imperial regime. Hagel will fit in perfectly especially since he is incompetent for SECDEF.