DC Tom Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 There are many denials that Bannon is an anti-semite from Orthodox Jews who directly worked with him for several years. They say he's a horrible human being, but not an anti-semite. That's what I gathered, researching him. The sad thing was how many articles about him I had to go through before I found one that wasn't reflexively labeling him a Nazi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hard to believe that Trump would have an anti-semite as an inner circle advisor when his daughter is an Orthodox Jew. People have lost their fargin' minds. Bannon always looks like he he needs a shower, a shave, and some skin ointment. Dude looks really rough-around-the-edges. Maybe Donald will comp him a few tickets to a Spa there in Trump Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 That's what I gathered, researching him. The sad thing was how many articles about him I had to go through before I found one that wasn't reflexively labeling him a Nazi. Ben Shapiro has nothing nice to say about the guy. He actually said that he's one of the very worst human beings that he's ever met. But he was absolutely emphatic that he was not a bigot or anti-semitic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Ben Shapiro has nothing nice to say about the guy. He actually said that he's one of the very worst human beings that he's ever met. But he was absolutely emphatic that he was not a bigot or anti-semitic. Because only an anti-semite would replace an Orthodox Jew editor at large with a more Orthodox Jew editor at large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Half of Americans More Confident in Trump Since Election http://www.gallup.com/poll/197519/half-americans-confident-trump-election.aspx Meanwhile, at CNN................. Edited November 16, 2016 by B-Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Secretary Romney? http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/17/romney-and-trump-to-discuss-secretary-of-state-position-nbc-source-says.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Secretary Romney? http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/17/romney-and-trump-to-discuss-secretary-of-state-position-nbc-source-says.html Disarray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Does anyone remember this much scrutiny and coverage of a new prez picking his staff? Bush II maybe, but I don't remember others being like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Disarray Let me get this right: every time a media outlet makes an incorrect 'according to sources' story, this translates to incompetency on behalf of Trump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Does anyone remember this much scrutiny and coverage of a new prez picking his staff? Bush II maybe, but I don't remember others being like this. Fox News this morning had a graphic about all the Presidents back to Nixon showing how long it took for them to get their cabinet level appointments done. Nixon did them all during week 6. No one finished them all any sooner, though there were many that had a few trickle in beginning in about week 3-4. I think I saw B.O. did one or two in the first two weeks. The MSM is in a frenzy and have lost their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Does anyone remember this much scrutiny and coverage of a new prez picking his staff? Bush II maybe, but I don't remember others being like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Talk of SC Gov Nikki Haley as sec of state. Her lt gov would join. This is on local news here. I imagine about half of the local states have info on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Donald Trump Selects Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/us/politics/jeff-sessions-donald-trump-attorney-general.html Rep. Mike Pompeo for CIA director, people close to the transition say https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-chooses-sen-jeff-sessions-for-attorney-general-rep-mike-pompeo-for-cia-director-transition-sources-say/2016/11/18/a0c170ae-ad8e-11e6-a31b-4b6397e625d0_story.html Trump offers Flynn post of national security adviser http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/18/trump-offers-flynn-post-national-security-adviser.html Edited November 18, 2016 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't be surprised if Trump is dangling some of these cabinet posts to his critics, like Haley and Romney, just so he can get them to come to NY to kiss his ring. See Omarosa'a prediction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFHCjvJ26O0 Edited November 18, 2016 by Bob in Mich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yet when Obama offered State to Hillary, it was seen as a brilliant move to sideline a potential rival for a possible primary battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Well, if Trump actually offers the posts to his critics, then I would be wrong. We'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 He won't. Good PR move but unnecessary. He's president now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Jeff Sessions for Attorney General Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/442311/jeff-sessions-attorney-general Several outlets are reporting that Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the post of Attorney General. I’d have preferred the he stay in the Senate, where we’re going to need a knowledgeable, experienced hand to prevent any immigration bill(s) from drifting either left or toward Chamber-of-Commerce-ism, especially given that the cunning Chuck Schumer, architect of the Gang of Eight, will be minority leader. Cotton and Perdue are said to be ready to step up, and Cotton recently made clear he wants to reduce legal immigration, not just enforce existing law. I’m hopeful they can take over the tiller. That said, there’s no one in the country better qualified to be Attorney General than Jeff Sessions. His probity and rectitude are beyond question. Reverence for the laws is his political religion, and the contrast between him and the blandly sinister Loretta Lynch couldn’t be starker. And for those skeptical of the president-elect, Sessions has both the integrity and the relationship with Trump to be able to say “no” if the president was ever to attempt anything beyond the pale legally. In 1986, Sessions was Borked avant la lettre, with Ted Kennedy railing against his nomination for a federal judgeship with his usual grandiose lies about “a throwback to a shameful era.” The charges that Sessions was a racist were contemptible 30 years ago; the Democrats in the Senate and their media organs will only discredit themselves further by trying to recycle them now. But recycle them they will. Thankfully, there may be only three or four people left who believe anything coming from the mainstream media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Jeff Sessions for Attorney General Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/442311/jeff-sessions-attorney-general Several outlets are reporting that Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the post of Attorney General. I’d have preferred the he stay in the Senate, where we’re going to need a knowledgeable, experienced hand to prevent any immigration bill(s) from drifting either left or toward Chamber-of-Commerce-ism, especially given that the cunning Chuck Schumer, architect of the Gang of Eight, will be minority leader. Cotton and Perdue are said to be ready to step up, and Cotton recently made clear he wants to reduce legal immigration, not just enforce existing law. I’m hopeful they can take over the tiller. This is a totally idiotic position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised if Trump is dangling some of these cabinet posts to his critics, like Haley and Romney, just so he can get them to come to NY to kiss his ring. See Omarosa'a prediction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFHCjvJ26O0 My idea was to have Apprentice: Cabinet. I'm not sure which network would have picked it up, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 This is a totally idiotic position. and "the cunning Chuck Schumer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 This is a totally idiotic position. Is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Is it? Absolutely. Legal immigration quotas haven't kept up with population & economic growth over the last 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I blame Teddy Kennedy. Just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) I like all of his choices so far with the exception of the CIA pick. Hate the CIA pick. I think the person who runs the CIA should have military and/or intelligence agency experience. Edited November 18, 2016 by dpberr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Absolutely. Legal immigration quotas haven't kept up with population & economic growth over the last 30 years. He's probably referring to Muslim immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Would someone please remind Hanna of who Obama’s first three picks were back in 2008? She seems awfully concerned about the skin color of Trump’s picks … Hanna Trudo ✔ @HCTrudo Trump so far has selected only white men: http://politi.co/2g4XSFt 9:33 AM - 18 Nov 2016 Stephen Miller ✔ @redsteeze Obama first 3 announcements: Rahm Emanuel. David Axelrod. Robert Gibbs. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heres-how-trumps-transition-compares-to-past-transitions-so-far/ … https://twitter.com/HCTrudo/status/799621461946179585 … OH YEAH. That’s right. Obama’s first picks were white dudes but did you see the media melting down over that? No. and also Ben Carson was offered and refused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Would someone please remind Hanna of who Obama’s first three picks were back in 2008? She seems awfully concerned about the skin color of Trump’s picks … The left is always obsessed with the color of your skin. It's essentially one of the first things they look for when judging someone. Weird. What's that called again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I like all of his choices so far with the exception of the CIA pick. Hate the CIA pick. I think the person who runs the CIA should have military and/or intelligence agency experience. A West Point graduate who graduated first in his class in 1986, Pompeo attended Harvard University Law School after leaving active duty, and was also an editor at the Harvard Law Review. Mike Pompeo Is Said to Be Trump's Choice for C.I.A. Director New York Times - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The left is always obsessed with the color of your skin. It's essentially one of the first things they look for when judging someone. Weird. What's that called again? Pigmentation Identification Gestalt, or PIG for short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Is it? The only reasonable way to handle illegal immigration is to disincentivize it while incentivizing legal immigration. So yeah, idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) In 1986, Sessions was Borked avant la lettre, with Ted Kennedy railing against his nomination for a federal judgeship with his usual grandiose lies about a throwback to a shameful era. The charges that Sessions was a racist were contemptible 30 years ago; the Democrats in the Senate and their media organs will only discredit themselves further by trying to recycle them now. Here ya go. Leading story. Big headline. Jeff Sessions Was Deemed Too Racist To Be A Federal Judge. He'll Now Be Trumps Attorney General. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-racist-remarks_us_582cd73ae4b099512f80c0c2?cn5id4ygk5rf9lik9 Edited November 18, 2016 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The aftershocks and tremors continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 A West Point graduate who graduated first in his class in 1986, Pompeo attended Harvard University Law School after leaving active duty, and was also an editor at the Harvard Law Review. Mike Pompeo Is Said to Be Trump's Choice for C.I.A. Director New York Times - Whoops. Big time miss on my part. Ok, he's an alright pick. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The left is always obsessed with the color of your skin. It's essentially one of the first things they look for when judging someone. Weird. What's that called again? "fairness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The only reasonable way to handle illegal immigration is to disincentivize it while incentivizing legal immigration. So yeah, idiotic. So tax the crap out of one and give a break to the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 THE NARRATIVE DEMANDS DISARRAY, THEREFORE DISARRAY SHALL BE REPORTED: On that precise point, the New York Times, in a widely circulated article, will describe this day at Trump Tower as a scene of “disarray” for the transition team. In fact, it’s all hands on: Mike Pence, the vice president-elect and transition chief, and Reince Priebus, the new chief of staff, shuttling between full conference rooms; Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and by many accounts his closest advisor, conferring in the halls; Sen. Jeff Sessions in and out of meetings on the transition team floor; Rudy Giuliani upstairs with Trump (overheard: “Is the boss meeting-meeting with Rudy or just shooting the ****?”), and Bannon with a long line of men and women outside his corner office. If this is disarray, it’s a peculiarly focused and organized kind. How about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here ya go. Leading story. Big headline. Jeff Sessions Was Deemed Too Racist To Be A Federal Judge. He'll Now Be Trumps Attorney General. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-racist-remarks_us_582cd73ae4b099512f80c0c2?cn5id4ygk5rf9lik9 The makeup of the Senate in 1986 was 55 Dems to 45 Reps. The Dems could do whatever they wanted. They were just practicing "Borking" for the following year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Franklin Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) The makeup of the Senate in 1986 was 55 Dems to 45 Reps. The Dems could do whatever they wanted. They were just practicing "Borking" for the following year. Sessions was denied by the judiciary committee controlled 10 to 8 Republican to Democrat. 2 Republicans voted against him. One, Specter, later said he regretted his vote to reject Sessions. Setting that history lesson aside, Trump is creating a cabinet with an onerous undertone to watch closely. Bannon is a horrible person to have near the presidency. Sessions is someone to watch closely if he survives his confirmation process. Edited November 19, 2016 by Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Weasels, snakes, and stoats are leaving DC in droves come January, and we won't be watching them closely anymore. Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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