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Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
She was never actually a Democrat. But in order to win in Hawaii, you must call yourself a Democrat. There's maybe 6 seats in the State House not belonging to Dems. The State Dem Party has rescinded her Party credential. But that's old news. Dir. of Nat'l Intelligence? Not any more fitting than any of the others the Orange Scofflaw has picked.
"Gabbard is stunningly unqualified for almost any Cabinet post (as are some of Trump’s other picks), but especially for ODNI. She has no qualifications as an intelligence professional—literally none. (She is a reserve lieutenant colonel who previously served in the Hawaii Army National Guard, with assignments in medical, police, and civil-affairs-support positions. She has won some local elections and also represented Hawaii in Congress.)
She has no significant experience directing or managing much of anything.
Her appointment would be a threat to the security of the United States." - The Atlantic
"Gabbard is stunningly unqualified for almost any Cabinet post (as are some of Trump’s other picks), but especially for ODNI. She has no qualifications as an intelligence professional—literally none."
Isn't that a pre-requisite for a Trump selection?
I'm actually surprised that it wasn't MTG or Kari Lake.
"Gabbard is stunningly unqualified for almost any Cabinet post (as are some of Trump’s other picks), but especially for ODNI. She has no qualifications as an intelligence professional—literally none."
Isn't that a pre-requisite for a Trump selection?
I'm actually surprised that it wasn't MTG or Kari Lake.
It is clear that Trump is creating a top team of loyalists with few qualifications. I would think that our Trump supporting friends such as chang, Baseball_Fan, and FD1000 see that. It would be nice if they would share their opinions on this issue.
If Biden’s cabinet represents “experience” and “qualifications”, let’s try something else.
Trump won a decisive, crushing victory. The American people rejected the progressive con job. Inflation is so bad that even a billion dollars couldn’t buy an election (though she tried her best). Trump won in a landslide, taking the Senate and House. He has a sweeping mandate. You may not like it, and you can wallow in TDS and post here every day for the next 4 (12? 20?) years, but America decided.
Draining the swamp isn’t going to be easy, so of course Trump needs loyalists in order to avoid cabinet backstabbing crap. There’s going to be serious pushback from the Washington insiders and elites that need to go. It’s his victory, his mandate, and his choice. America decided. You’ll have to accept that.
You may not like it, and you can wallow in TDS and post here every day for the next 4 (12? 20?) years, but America decided.
America decided. You’ll have to accept that.
Meltdown in 3, 2, 1, …
Welcome back to MFO. Have you returned from vacation in Thailand to your home in Andorra? Did you visit your old neighborhood in Bangkok?
No meltdown. However, your dribble is easy for you to say 4,000 miles away. You do not have to deal with this disfunction. So far, Trump has received 49.96% of the popular vote while Harris received 48.24%. And you say "Trump won a decisive, crushing victory"? I say that half the people were very concerned before Trump's cabinet picks and now a bunch more who voted for Trump are very concerned. Do you think well over 50% of 2024 voters are troubled with his cabinet picks?
@Old_Joe - I considered that but wasn't the Education Department one they were going to get rid of? Maybe there will be a new truth department to go along with the doge department.
Edit: Interesting that Heather Cox Richardson discussed the elimination of the Department of Education in her letter today.
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She has no significant experience directing or managing much of anything.
Her appointment would be a threat to the security of the United States." - The Atlantic
Isn't that a pre-requisite for a Trump selection?
I'm actually surprised that it wasn't MTG or Kari Lake.
Trump won a decisive, crushing victory. The American people rejected the progressive con job. Inflation is so bad that even a billion dollars couldn’t buy an election (though she tried her best). Trump won in a landslide, taking the Senate and House. He has a sweeping mandate. You may not like it, and you can wallow in TDS and post here every day for the next 4 (12? 20?) years, but America decided.
Draining the swamp isn’t going to be easy, so of course Trump needs loyalists in order to avoid cabinet backstabbing crap. There’s going to be serious pushback from the Washington insiders and elites that need to go. It’s his victory, his mandate, and his choice. America decided. You’ll have to accept that.
Meltdown in 3, 2, 1, …
No meltdown. However, your dribble is easy for you to say 4,000 miles away. You do not have to deal with this disfunction. So far, Trump has received 49.96% of the popular vote while Harris received 48.24%. And you say "Trump won a decisive, crushing victory"? I say that half the people were very concerned before Trump's cabinet picks and now a bunch more who voted for Trump are very concerned. Do you think well over 50% of 2024 voters are troubled with his cabinet picks?
Edit: Interesting that Heather Cox Richardson discussed the elimination of the Department of Education in her letter today.
HCR Letter