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MMC
12-10-2016, 04:03 PM
Well.....Trump has picked his SOS. I think this is his first mistake in making a selection. This guy does have ties to the Russians and will definitely draw heat from not only Demos.....but from Repubs to. I would hope he doesn't get confirmed as Romney and Bolton are the next two choices. In which Romney isn't looked upon favorably. Andrea Mitchell of NBC and MSDNC is breaking it out. Which I hope Trump would have tricked her. What say ye?




The contest for the most talked about role in Donald Trump's administration has reportedly ended. The president-elect Donald Trump has chosen Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, according to NBC News' Andrea Mitchell.


Ilyas Kirmani
✔ ilyasKirmani BREAKING: Sources tell @mitchellreports (https://twitter.com/mitchellreports) Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson will be Secretary of State. @NBCNightlyNews (https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews)
12:08 PM - 10 Dec 2016 (https://twitter.com/IlyasKirmani/status/807648220079919104)


After Rudy Giuliani withdrew (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/12/09/rudy-giuliani-removes-himself-from-sec-of-state-consideration-n2257801) from the race, the frontrunners for secretary of state - other than Tillerson - were Mitt Romney and former UN ambassador John Bolton.


Tillerson became president of Exxon in 2004 and, as many media outlets are pointing out (http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/rex-tillerson-exxon-mobile-expected-be-named-trump-s-secretary-n694371?cid=sm_tw), he has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.....snip~

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/12/10/report-trump-has-chosen-his-secretary-of-state-n2258141

Cigar
12-10-2016, 04:06 PM
OWN IT ... it's all Yo Boy :embarrassed:

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 04:11 PM
Easily the worst pick he's made, and that's saying something considering they've all been terrible.

Trish
12-10-2016, 04:13 PM
Well.....Trump has picked his SOS. I think this is his first mistake in making a selection. This guy does have ties to the Russians and will definitely draw heat from not only Demos.....but from Repubs to. I would hope he doesn't get confirmed as Romney and Bolton are the next two choices. In which Romney isn't looked upon favorably. Andrea Mitchell of NBC and MSDNC is breaking it out. Which I hope Trump would have tricked her. What say ye?






The contest for the most talked about role in Donald Trump's administration has reportedly ended. The president-elect Donald Trump has chosen Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, according to NBC News' Andrea Mitchell.


Ilyas Kirmani
✔ @ilyas (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1692)Kirmani BREAKING: Sources tell @mitchellreports (https://twitter.com/mitchellreports) Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson will be Secretary of State. @NBCNightlyNews (https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews)
12:08 PM - 10 Dec 2016 (https://twitter.com/IlyasKirmani/status/807648220079919104)


After Rudy Giuliani withdrew (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/12/09/rudy-giuliani-removes-himself-from-sec-of-state-consideration-n2257801) from the race, the frontrunners for secretary of state - other than Tillerson - were Mitt Romney and former UN ambassador John Bolton.


Tillerson became president of Exxon in 2004 and, as many media outlets are pointing out (http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/rex-tillerson-exxon-mobile-expected-be-named-trump-s-secretary-n694371?cid=sm_tw), he has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.....snip~

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/12/10/report-trump-has-chosen-his-secretary-of-state-n2258141




Pass the bottle, cause I need a drink.......sigh

Cigar
12-10-2016, 04:15 PM
Easily the worst pick he's made, and that's saying something considering they've all been terrible.

The best is yet to come, Donald Trump is going to get Punked by a World Leader, and Donald, like the Thin Skin B!tch he is, will fall face first for it.

You'll love this show.

MMC
12-10-2016, 04:18 PM
Easily the worst pick he's made, and that's saying something considering they've all been terrible.

All of his picks haven't been terrible.....not unless youre a leftist ideologue.

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 04:21 PM
All of his picks haven't been terrible.....not unless youre a leftist ideologue.

All of his picks have only not been terrible if you're a rightist ideologue.

See? I can poison the well too, but if we continue like this it will never lead to a positive discussion.

Cigar
12-10-2016, 04:21 PM
The Environmental "PORTECTIOJN" Agency is now headed by an individual who want's to "Protect" Big Corporations.

I prey him and his family drink the water and breath the air the Corporations he protect.

MMC
12-10-2016, 04:23 PM
Pass the bottle, cause I need a drink.......sigh

I went with one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer. First round.


http://media.townhall.com/townhall/reu/ha/2016/344/2016-12-10T011149Z_1_LYNXMPECB901S_RTROPTP_3_OIL-CONFERENCE-EXXON-MOBIL.JPG


Rex Wayne Tillerson (born March 23, 1952) is an American businessman and is the chairman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman) and CEO (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_executive_officer) of Exxon Mobil Corporation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExxonMobil), the fifth largest company by market capitalization.


Ties with RussiaTillerson has close ties with Vladimir Putin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin); the two men have been associates since Tillerson represented Exxon’s interests in Russia during Boris Yeltsin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Yeltsin)'s premiership.[12] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Tillerson#cite_note-Olson-12) John Hamre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hamre), the president and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_Strategic_and_International_Studies)(fo r which Tillerson is a board member), states that Tillerson "has had more interactive time with Vladimir Putin than probably any other American with the exception of Henry Kissinger (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Kissinger)."


In 2011, Tillerson, on behalf of ExxonMobil, signed a deal to develop oil fields in the autonomous region of Kurdistan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan). The agreement was in defiance of Iraqi law, which forbids companies from dealing directly with Kurdistan.


Tillerson is also a trustee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trustee) for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_Strategic_and_International_Studies) and the American Petroleum Institute (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Petroleum_Institute), and is a member of the Business Roundtable (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Roundtable).



Political viewsOpposition to sanctionsTillerson has stated that “We do not support sanctions, generally, because we don’t find them to be effective unless they are very well implemented comprehensively and that’s a very hard thing to do”......snip~

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Tillerson

MMC
12-10-2016, 04:27 PM
All of his picks have only not been terrible if you're a rightist ideologue.

See? I can poison the well too, but if we continue like this it will never lead to a positive discussion.

Well your not up on foreign affairs to much and don't know much about intel, the military and foreign policy. But then you poisoned the well when you threw all of his picks into the same basket. Without even trying to be realistic.

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 04:30 PM
Well your not up on foreign affairs to much and don't know much about intel, the military and foreign policy.

Outside of Peter1469 I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years. So I find your claim hilarious and would like to see you back that up.


But then you poisoned the well when you threw all of his picks into the same basket. Without even trying to be realistic.
I was realistic. But let's discuss it. Name the Trump appointees you think are great and I'll tell you if I agree or not and why.

MMC
12-10-2016, 04:38 PM
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years. So I find your claim hilarious and would like to see you back that up.


I was realistic. But let's discuss it. Name the Trump appointees you think are great and I'll tell you if I agree or not and why.

Well Peter can give you the scoop with me and Foreign Affairs and from what you have shown so far. You will need to do better.....much better.

I will give you a few......that gets respect from both side of the aisle. That's KT McFarland. Deputy National Security advisor. Then the 3 generals he has picked. Plus Mike Pompeo for CIA.

Oh and White House Counsel.....Don McGhan. One of the Best and that's from both sides of the aisle.



Btw, doing better would be posting up about those issues. As we don't get much activity when those type of threads are put up.

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 05:01 PM
Well Peter can give you the scoop with me and Foreign Affairs and from what you have shown so far. You will need to do better.....much better.
Not going to back up your claims, then?

I will give you a few......that gets respect from both side of the aisle. That's KT McFarland. Deputy National Security advisor.

In what way is McFarland qualified to advise the president on national security?


Then the 3 generals he has picked.

I'll agree Mattis, Flynn, and Kelly are good choices.


Plus Mike Pompeo for CIA.
What are his qualifications?

Oh and White House Counsel.....Don McGhan. One of the Best and that's from both sides of the aisle.
No problems there.

MMC
12-10-2016, 05:16 PM
Not going to back up your claims, then?


In what way is McFarland qualified to advise the president on national security?



I'll agree Mattis, Flynn, and Kelly are good choices.


What are his qualifications?

No problems there.

I did when I said we don't have many threads on the issues. So its not a point if you know about those issues. Its the point that there hasn't been much activity on discussing those areas. Wherein you could show your favored area of study. Also Ethereal along with Peter, would be included.


Besides being a National Security Analyst.

She was also deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs and senior speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger during the Ronald Reagan administration, and she was an aide to Henry Kissinger during the Nixon administration.

Moreover in 85 she received the Defense Depts Highest Civilian award.

All 3 of those generals give her high regards.

Pompeo has spent years on the House Intel Committee. Former Cavalry Officer and graduated #1 out of his Class at West Point.

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 05:37 PM
I did when I said we don't have many threads on the issues. So its not a point if you know about those issues. Its the point that there hasn't been much activity on discussing those areas. Wherein you could show your favored area of study. Also Ethereal along with Peter, would be included.

So, to be clear...your backing for your claim that I'm "not up on" foreign affairs and know nothing about the military and foreign policy is that I haven't posted about it a lot?

Besides being a National Security Analyst.

She was also deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs and senior speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger during the Ronald Reagan administration, and she was an aide to Henry Kissinger during the Nixon administration.
Fair enough.

Pompeo has spent years on the House Intel Committee. Former Cavalry Officer and graduated #1 out of his Class at West Point.
So, being a member of a congressional committee qualifies one to serve as the head of our biggest intelligence agency?

resister
12-10-2016, 05:40 PM
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years. So I find your claim hilarious and would like to see you back that up.


I was realistic. But let's discuss it. Name the Trump appointees you think are great and I'll tell you if I agree or not and why.You forgot Waltky

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 05:44 PM
You forgot Waltky

All he does is post news articles and talk to the voices in his head. That doesn't exactly qualify.

MMC
12-10-2016, 05:49 PM
So, to be clear...your backing for your claim that I'm "not up on" foreign affairs and know nothing about the military and foreign policy is that I haven't posted about it a lot?

Fair enough.

So, being a member of a congressional committee qualifies one to serve as the head of our biggest intelligence agency?

Are you dense.....I didn't back up from nothing as you haven't shown nothing. Just how do you show anything when nothing is really discussed. Again, takes posting up and creating some threads. Now lets see you start backing yourself up.

That and graduating Numero Uno from his Class at West Point. Which he has dealt with all in the Intel Community and not just the CIA. He also knows the laws over Intelligence. Getting his JD at Harvard.

resister
12-10-2016, 05:52 PM
All he does is post news articles and talk to the voices in his head. That doesn't exactly qualify.I just wish he would break up the long blocks of text

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 05:55 PM
Are you dense.....I didn't back up from nothing as you haven't shown nothing. Just how do you show anything when nothing is really discussed. Again, takes posting up and creating some threads. Now lets see you start backing yourself up.
I've been posting pretty actively on foreign affairs and foreign policy issues since my very first thread on this forum. Pay attention.

That and graduating Numero Uno from his Class at West Point. Which he has dealt with all in the Intel Community and not just the CIA. He also knows the laws over Intelligence. Getting his JD at Harvard.
I would have preferred someone with a history in the CIA itself. Or any of our intelligence agencies.

Subdermal
12-10-2016, 06:33 PM
Easily the worst pick he's made, and that's saying something considering they've all been terrible.


All of his picks have only not been terrible if you're a rightist ideologue.

See? I can poison the well too, but if we continue like this it will never lead to a positive discussion.
If you want to lecture someone in that manner, you should lead by example.

Can you explain how your first comment wasn't poisoning the well yourself? You supported your grenade not at all.

Green Arrow
12-10-2016, 06:37 PM
If you want to lecture someone in that manner, you should lead by example.
I did. MMC made a comment about me, personally, that the only way I could dislike any of Trump's other picks was if I was a leftist ideologue. I made no such comments toward him.

Can you explain how your first comment wasn't poisoning the well yourself? You supported your grenade not at all.
Yes, I can. I expressed my opinion and did not make any broad generalization about my opponents being rightist ideologues. That's what MMC did and what I took issue with.

Tahuyaman
12-10-2016, 07:00 PM
Easily the worst pick he's made, and that's saying something considering they've all been terrible.


I've been impressed with his picks so far. However, I don't know anything about this guy.

MMC
12-11-2016, 09:15 AM
I've been posting pretty actively on foreign affairs and foreign policy issues since my very first thread on this forum. Pay attention.

I would have preferred someone with a history in the CIA itself. Or any of our intelligence agencies.

What have you done lately? If you did post up a thread I didn't see it and I don't go back a month to bring up an old issue, unless it related to current events.

Well I can agree with you on someone coming from those agencies. There is one slight problem though. Most of the Deputy Directors were put in those spots by BO peep, Demos and or Clinton. Cleaning house is in order and Pompeo will do just that. Removing those with ties to BO peep or Hillary, Biden, or Bilbo.....is a necessity.

So we may see several get their walking papers.


Btw I had this up.


http://thepoliticalforums.com/threads/74717-ISIS-in-the-Caribbean


And this.

http://thepoliticalforums.com/threads/74655-South-Korean-president-is-impeached-in-stunning-fall


You didn't think the illiberals could play the long game with those two issues, did you?

MisterVeritis
12-11-2016, 09:20 AM
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years. So I find your claim hilarious and would like to see you back that up.

If you are an expert shouldn't you display expertise?

NapRover
12-11-2016, 09:28 AM
I don't have any problem with his picks. I trust him to pick those who will be the most effective in implementing his policies. MAGA!

MMC
12-11-2016, 09:39 AM
You forgot Waltky

And Mr V. Just sayin.

MisterVeritis
12-11-2016, 09:53 AM
And Mr V. Just sayin.
I was too polite to mention it. :grin:

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 03:48 PM
Admittedly, I didn't know anything about this man before it was speculated that he is Trump's choice for Secretary of State. After doing a bit of research on the guy, I don't see anything which causes any concern. He's obviously intelligent and successful. He has experience negotiating with foreign heads of state.

It looks to me as those who oppose this guys selection would oppose any selection made by Trump no matter who it may be.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 04:20 PM
What have you done lately? If you did post up a thread I didn't see it and I don't go back a month to bring up an old issue, unless it related to current events.
I didn't realize I was expected to meet a quota. Maybe if you pay me per post, I can afford to spend enough time here to regularly post threads. Until then I'll continue to post at my leisure.

MMC
12-11-2016, 05:05 PM
I didn't realize I was expected to meet a quota. Maybe if you pay me per post, I can afford to spend enough time here to regularly post threads. Until then I'll continue to post at my leisure.


Better yet....why play a head game. Then try and be a smart ass. You're not real good with the dis. So you really shouldn't try to test your might that way.

I gave you two links. Lets see what you can come up with. Either its nothing but mouth....or you can make the show. Your choice Comic Book Hero.

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 06:14 PM
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years.

I find that kind of humorous. The Internet is full of self proclaimed experts.

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 06:16 PM
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years...

I guess that settles it. He's the guy. He's the authority.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 06:36 PM
I find that kind of humorous. The Internet is full of self proclaimed experts.

I didn't say I was an expert, I just said most of the people on this forum outside Peter1469 don't know much about foreign affairs/foreign policy. That gives me a bit of an advantage.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 06:37 PM
Better yet....why play a head game. Then try and be a smart ass. You're not real good with the dis. So you really shouldn't try to test your might that way.

I gave you two links. Lets see what you can come up with. Either its nothing but mouth....or you can make the show. Your choice Comic Book Hero.


I didn't realize I was expected to meet a quota. Maybe if you pay me per post, I can afford to spend enough time here to regularly post threads. Until then I'll continue to post at my leisure.

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 06:48 PM
I didn't say I was an expert, I just said most of the people on this forum outside Peter1469 don't know much about foreign affairs/foreign policy. That gives me a bit of an advantage.


Actually you said that outside of Peter, you are the most knowledgeable on issues surrounding foreign policy. I doubt that is even close to being true.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 06:50 PM
Actually you said that outside of Peter, you are the most knowledgeable on issues surrounding foreign policy. I doubt that is even close to being true.
That's not my problem.

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 06:52 PM
That's not my problem.


I simply corrected your misrepresentation of your own comment.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 06:54 PM
I simply corrected your misrepresentation of your own comment.

I said literally the same thing, just worded differently.

ripmeister
12-11-2016, 08:38 PM
I find that kind of humorous. The Internet is full of self proclaimed experts.
Sure is. ��

resister
12-11-2016, 08:41 PM
I guess that settles it. He's the guy. He's the authority.
Hey Trump, we got a SOS here!

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 08:42 PM
I said literally the same thing, just worded differently.

Not quite. You left out the part where you said that your expertise was second only to him.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 08:49 PM
Not quite. You left out the part where you said that your expertise was second only to him.

No, I did not. I said Peter was leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else and I had the advantage over the rest of the forum.

Safety
12-11-2016, 09:02 PM
No, I did not. I said Peter was leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else and I had the advantage over the rest of the forum.

Consider with whom you are arguing and remind yourself to stop feeding it.

Common
12-11-2016, 09:04 PM
I didn't say I was an expert, I just said most of the people on this forum outside Peter1469 don't know much about foreign affairs/foreign policy. That gives me a bit of an advantage.

You know more than me, most everyone does

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 09:12 PM
Consider with whom you are arguing and remind yourself to stop feeding it.

Good point.

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 09:13 PM
You know more than me, most everyone does

Don't sell yourself short. You have a unique perspective on policing issues. I certainly don't know much about police except what I perceive, and that doesn't count for much.

ripmeister
12-11-2016, 09:24 PM
Consider with whom you are arguing and remind yourself to stop feeding it.
Yes please! You are arguing with the smartest guy in the room. ��

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 09:35 PM
Hey Trump, we got a SOS here!


You might be on to something.

Of course this is the same guy who once posted here that he could be a decent NFL running back too.

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 09:38 PM
Not quite. You left out the part where you said that your expertise was second only to him.


No, I did not. I said Peter was leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else and I had the advantage over the rest of the forum.




Originally Posted by Green Arrow
Outside of @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) I'm probably the one person on this forum that is most knowledgable about foreign affairs and foreign policy, it's been my field of study and career path for years. So I find your claim hilarious and would like to see you back that up.

Oops......

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 09:40 PM
Consider with whom you are arguing and remind yourself to stop feeding it.


You should back out and not embarrass yourself.

resister
12-11-2016, 09:47 PM
You should back out and not embarrass yourself.
I have never known a mod that was also a troll before

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 10:14 PM
I have never known a mod that was also a troll before

Is he still a moderator?

resister
12-11-2016, 10:17 PM
Good question, maybe not.A bad cabinet choice , nonethe less

Crepitus
12-11-2016, 10:18 PM
I don't have any problem with his picks. I trust him to pick those who will be the most effective in implementing his policies. MAGA!

I don't think he's actually making the picks.

resister
12-11-2016, 10:21 PM
Is he still a moderator?Kinda looks like he aint, a good choice

Green Arrow
12-11-2016, 10:27 PM
Hey Trump, we got a SOS here!

Who, Peter? If I were president I'd absolutely pick Peter1469 for Secretary of State, or Secretary of Defense. I think I posted a thread about that once...

Tahuyaman
12-11-2016, 10:29 PM
Who, Peter? If I were president I'd absolutely pick @Peter1469 (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=10) for Secretary of State, or Secretary of Defense. I think I posted a thread about that once...


No offense to Peter, but that might be a stretch.

Tahuyaman
12-12-2016, 11:50 AM
I don't think he's actually making the picks.


I think he's doing what all president elects have done. Made his picks and used the input and advice of those he has chosen to advise him. I'm sure you'll find something deplorable about that.

NapRover
12-12-2016, 05:07 PM
I don't think he's actually making the picks.

The Russians are making them?

Docthehun
12-12-2016, 07:15 PM
He's picking who he wants. He gets a list and chooses who he wants to speak with and who he doesn't. So far, I'm okay with his picks and Rex is, so far, the cream of the crop. They're all hatchet types in their own sort of way if you've noticed. He's going to run the country just like he runs his business and getting in his way will not be the suggested course of action for those seeking a lengthy career.

There's really no stopping him at this juncture. He's not a Republican and he's not a Democrat. He's Trump. Trump won the election.

So we'll see how all this turns out, but I've already installed a roll cage, ordered a racing seat and a Hans device. I should be ready to go.

Crepitus
12-12-2016, 08:58 PM
I think he's doing what all president elects have done. Made his picks and used the input and advice of those he has chosen to advise him. I'm sure you'll find something deplorable about that.

I suspect pence is just making them and not bothering to consult.

Crepitus
12-12-2016, 09:01 PM
The Russians are making them?

I hadn't actually thought about it but anything is possible I guess.

Why, is that your theory?

Tahuyaman
12-12-2016, 09:11 PM
I suspect pence is just making them and not bothering to consult.

You think that because you aren't very smart.

NapRover
12-12-2016, 10:07 PM
I hadn't actually thought about it but anything is possible I guess.

Why, is that your theory?

No, I just wondered what your theory was if Trump's not making the picks. I think he is. Is Trump approving the picks? If so, he's making them.

Amadeus
12-12-2016, 10:21 PM
Trump has no idea what he's doing with regard to foreign policy, which is why you have candidates like Jon Huntsman contrasted with John Bolton and Tillerson. He's throwing spaghetti at the wall. There is no coherent ideology. That should concern every American, and in fact the entire global community.

MMC
12-13-2016, 07:34 AM
Its Official.....Trump picks Tillerson for SOS. The first SOS ever to never have had any political office.





President-elect Donald Trump has officially chosen Exxon Mobile CEO Rex Tillerson to become the next Secretary of State. He is originally from Wichita Falls, Texas and has been in the oil business for four decades.



"Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream. Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Rex rose through the ranks to become CEO of ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest and most respected companies. His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State. He will promote regional stability and focus on the core national security interests of the United States," Trump released in a statement.


Tillerson has also been praised by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others. He was reportedly recommended to Trump as a candidate for the high profile position by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.


Bipartisan opposition to the nomination indicates he may face a challenging confirmation hearing come January......snip~


http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2016/12/13/its-official-trump-n2259213

MMC
12-13-2016, 08:07 AM
Trump has no idea what he's doing with regard to foreign policy, which is why you have candidates like Jon Huntsman contrasted with John Bolton and Tillerson. He's throwing spaghetti at the wall. There is no coherent ideology. That should concern every American, and in fact the entire global community.

You don't have a clue as what Trump is doing with FP. Lets see if you can figure out why Gates and Condi Rice give high praise to Tillerson. Then let us know when you heard anything about those in FP talking with trump.

Amadeus
12-13-2016, 08:10 AM
You don't have a clue as what Trump is doing with FP. Lets see if you can figure out why Gates and Condi Rice give high praise to Tillerson. Then let us know when you heard anything about those in FP talking with trump.
Trump is anti-Iraq war and yet Bolton is on the radar. Get out of here with your nonsense.

MMC
12-13-2016, 08:19 AM
Trump is anti-Iraq war and yet Bolton is on the radar. Get out of here with your nonsense.

Trump is Anti Iraq yet against Jihadi Terrorists and especially Daesh who is more countries that just Iraq. Furthermore all 3 of his General picks including DHS that deals with FP. Show that you don't have a clue as to what your talking about.

Now take that stupid shit you spouted, run along and come back when you finally find the clue.

Amadeus
12-13-2016, 08:30 AM
Trump is Anti Iraq yet against Jihadi Terrorists and especially Daesh who is more countries that just Iraq.
John Bolton, an Iraq War architect, who wants MORE war (even with nations that are at war with ISIS), will have a hand in directing Trump's foreign policy. You can't sugarcoat that, especially since your flavor of choice is bullsh!t.

Common Sense
12-13-2016, 08:33 AM
Trump picks a guy who is head of Exxon, friends with benefits of Putin...and we're supposed to believe he has nothing to do with Russia and that he's draining the swamp?

How dumb does he think people are? Oh, shit....that's right. Pretty dumb.

Common Sense
12-13-2016, 08:34 AM
John Bolton, an Iraq War architect, who wants MORE war (even with nations that are at war with ISIS), will have a hand in directing Trump's foreign policy. You can't sugarcoat that, especially since your flavor of choice is bullsh!t.

They thought they were buying prime rib, now they're stuck eating cat shit and telling us it's actually delicious.

Amadeus
12-13-2016, 08:40 AM
They thought they were buying prime rib, now they're stuck eating cat $#@! and telling us it's actually delicious.
Actually, I think most Trump supporters knew they were being sold snake oil. That's why it's okay for Trump to break all of his campaign promises. They never expected he'd keep them. However, they knew he'd disrupt the order, and are hoping that when the dust settles, they'll be in a better position (mostly in terms of culture, lets be honest).

Docthehun
12-13-2016, 08:52 AM
He's picking who he wants. He gets a list and chooses who he wants to speak with and who he doesn't. So far, I'm okay with his picks and Rex is, so far, the cream of the crop. They're all hatchet types in their own sort of way if you've noticed. He's going to run the country just like he runs his business and getting in his way will not be the suggested course of action for those seeking a lengthy career.

There's really no stopping him at this juncture. He's not a Republican and he's not a Democrat. He's Trump. Trump won the election.

So we'll see how all this turns out, but I've already installed a roll cage, ordered a racing seat and a Hans device. I should be ready to go.

Here's an interview with Rex. Have an open mind and watch the entire clip. I've seen him a half dozen times and never failed to be impressed. He'd be at the top of my list. I expect him to be confirmed because Trump has already picked his second choice. JB is no RT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q8rXvFSEbg

MMC
12-13-2016, 08:53 AM
John Bolton, an Iraq War architect, who wants MORE war (even with nations that are at war with ISIS), will have a hand in directing Trump's foreign policy. You can't sugarcoat that, especially since your flavor of choice is bullsh!t.

Face the facts Amadeus you didn't know Gates nor Condi was in touch with Trump. If anything, Bolton will be the Undersecretary for State. So all of that you are saying don't mean squat. Since Bolton wont be calling the Shots over Trump.