kallend 2,027 #1 November 30, 2017 www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/11/30/white-house-readies-plan-to-replace-tillerson-with-pompeo-install-cotton-at-cia/?undefined=&utm_term=.8fdd44f52b1a&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1 White House readies plan to replace Tillerson with Pompeo at State, install Cotton at CIA... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 November 30, 2017 Well, given the way Trump has systematically destroyed the State Dept, this isn't at all surprising. Trump has no clue how important diplomacy is. One of many things he's clueless about, but this one is big."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,365 #3 November 30, 2017 Hi John, QuoteWhite House readies plan to replace Tillerson IMO an honorable person would have resigned a long time ago. Or should never have gotten into bed with the moron in the first place. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #4 December 1, 2017 JerryBaumchenHi John, QuoteWhite House readies plan to replace Tillerson IMO an honorable person would have resigned a long time ago. Or should never have gotten into bed with the moron in the first place. Jerry Baumchen He sure wasn’t in very long, it seems he’s getting out sooner better than later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 319 #5 December 1, 2017 JerryBaumchenHi John, QuoteWhite House readies plan to replace Tillerson IMO an honorable person would have resigned a long time ago. Or should never have gotten into bed with the moron in the first place. Jerry Baumchen I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, in that if the administration is going to be such a disaster, at least he thought (maybe?) he could try to salvage/offer some protection to a major facet of it. I firmly believe this is Sec. Mattis' take on Defense as well.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,365 #6 December 1, 2017 Hi Tri, Quotethe benefit of the doubt If Tillerson and/or Mattis did not do their homework on just what in the H*** type of person is; well, that is not my fault. Anyone, and I mean ANYONE, who has been following Trump for the last 20 or so yrs can only conclude he is only all about himself and no one else. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #7 December 2, 2017 True, but I kind of respect someone who decides that they're still willing to do the best they can to alleviate the shit show, because it's the right thing to do. Yeah, if they pull it off they're heroes, but there's really nothing wrong with a little self-interest. I respect the guys who are willing to step into what's probably a bad situation because they hope they can make it better. Even if part of their motivation is selfish. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #8 December 2, 2017 wmw999True, but I kind of respect someone who decides that they're still willing to do the best they can to alleviate the shit show, because it's the right thing to do. Yeah, if they pull it off they're heroes, but there's really nothing wrong with a little self-interest. I respect the guys who are willing to step into what's probably a bad situation because they hope they can make it better. Even if part of their motivation is selfish. Wendy P. The stench of Trump will linger over and taint the rest of the lives of the enablers (and that's exactly what they are). Serve the fuckers right, IMO.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #9 December 2, 2017 Probably also true. But if they helped to make things better rather than, say, starting a nuclear war with N Korea, maybe it's not the worst thing. You can only improve what you actually have, not what you wished you had, or coulda-shoulda-woulda had. Even if actuality is a shit show. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #10 December 2, 2017 wmw999Probably also true. But if they helped to make things better rather than, say, starting a nuclear war with N Korea, maybe it's not the worst thing. You can only improve what you actually have, not what you wished you had, or coulda-shoulda-woulda had. Even if actuality is a shit show. Wendy P. Don't enablers always think they are doing the right thing?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,365 #11 December 2, 2017 Hi Wendy, QuoteBut if they helped to make things better If only they could. "Months of undermining by President Donald Trump have left Secretary of State Rex Tillerson a severely weakened figure on the world stage . . . " https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/01/rex-tillerson-global-influence-diplomats-274523 Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
