Rexxon Drillerson OUT at State Department - Cheeto names Pompeo as his replacement

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  • FORD
    ROTH ARMY MODERATOR

    • Jan 2004
    • 58755

    #16
    Cheeto's not going to fire the racist Keebler Elf. Big Pharma loves that sick little Klan fuck's crusade against legal weed. They have even offered to buy a lifetime supply of white sheets for him (as long as they aren't made from hemp fiber)
    Last edited by FORD; 03-14-2018, 06:33 PM.
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    • jacksmar
      Full Member Status

      • Feb 2004
      • 3533

      #17
      TARD, I wasn't aware this was a spot the racist thread.

      Which socialist stalwart uttered this one: "the only reason you are endorsing him is because he's black. Let's just be clear."
      A NATION OF COWARDS - Jeffrey R. Snyder

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      • FORD
        ROTH ARMY MODERATOR

        • Jan 2004
        • 58755

        #18
        No socialist ever made that statement. But I believe a certain best friend of Poppy Bush did....



        And when the only alternative was his cunt wife, well even a Klansman might have endorsed the "black guy".
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        "If the American people had ever known the truth about what we (the BCE) have done to this nation, we would be chased down in the streets and lynched." - Poppy Bush, 1992

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        • Terry
          TOASTMASTER GENERAL
          • Jan 2004
          • 11957

          #19
          Originally posted by jacksmar
          Sorry to see you guys misty over Tillerson. This will make you feel better, and we know how important it is to have the leftist feelings on display.



          Rex Tillerson’s favorable tax deal may have made a year in Trump’s orbit worth it

          Rex Tillerson was required to divest his stocks when he became secretary of State post.

          His stock holdings were estimated in January 2017 at $54 million.

          Tillerson also held the right to an estimated $174 million in Exxon Mobil shares for his four decades at the oil giant, and Exxon set up a special trust in which it sold the shares and agreed to pay cash to Tillerson over a decade.

          Both deals deferred any taxes the former Exxon Mobil CEO would ordinarily owe on stock sales, and in the best-case scenario, could defer taxes forever.



          Next firing:

          AG Sessions
          Wouldn't say that misty is an accurate reflection, nor is it surprising that Tillerson found a way to profit in a manner that could potentially avoid paying any taxes on gains made from divesting his stocks: Tillerson would hardly be the first millionaire who desired to pay the least amount of taxes possible.

          I could see Trump firing Sessions. He's wanted to from the moment Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation. And legally Trump can fire Sessions for any reason, or no reason/cause at all.
          Scramby eggs and bacon.

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          • Nitro Express
            DIAMOND STATUS
            • Aug 2004
            • 32798

            #20
            Originally posted by Terry
            Even Trump is smart enough to realize that initiating a war/military action that turns out successful - for purposes here being defined as a war that doesn't end in a nuclear apocalypse - timed right re: the 2020 elections, will probably be the only sure-fire remedy to get him a 2nd term.

            The problem is where to have the conflict, and how to make it successful. We can't even win in Afghanistan, and we've been there for 17 years. Syria would be another sinkhole filled with quicksand. Going into Iran would, as you say, probably bring Russia into it.

            Maybe we can reinvade Grenada...or Lybia...
            I often think we let wars go on because too many people make money off them. We have been in Korea for over a half century. The American people say we don't want war but then they cry when a military base or contractor closes up shop and lays people off. They might not want war directly but everyone likes the money the military puts in their pockets. To justify 60% of our budget being spent on the military there always needs to be a threat. It's why Israel always needs a threat. If they have no threat we won't keep financing them. So in a way Iran is Israel's worst enemy and best friend at the same time.
            No! You can't have the keys to the wine cellar!

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            • Nitro Express
              DIAMOND STATUS
              • Aug 2004
              • 32798

              #21
              Originally posted by Terry
              Certainly in comparison with the rest of the Cabinet, Tillerson was doing the best he was able to considering the erratic nature of the President who appointed him. At least with Tillerson - whatever misgivings I had about his previous career experience prior to his appointment - he could give an interview and come across as being in touch with reality, unlike, say, Ben Carson or Betsy Devos. He was also far more moderate in his rhetoric and approach than the President. And Steve Bannon. And Stephen Miller. And Donald Trump, Jr. And Anthony Scaramucci. And Mike Flynn. And Kellyanne Conway. And Jeff Sessions.

              To Ford's point, yes, it IS a bit fucked up when a guy like Tillerson was the reasonable guy in the Cabinet.

              Yet, this is where we are.
              Tillerson is a smart, articulate, professional. We needed someone with middle east contacts and Tillerson was perfect for that. Tillerson is used to being the boss and he tends to believe in climate change, international trade deals, and multinational corporations. Tillerson is a globalist. Trump is a hard core nationalist. Trump and Tillerson clashed and Trump got rid of Tillerson. I certainly think Trump showed no class in the way he fired Tillerson. I think Tillerson served his country well while he served as Secretary of State. Trump showed himself to be childish in the way he fired him.
              No! You can't have the keys to the wine cellar!

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              • Nickdfresh
                SUPER MODERATOR

                • Oct 2004
                • 49125

                #22
                Left, right or whatever, most don't think Tillerson was very effective...

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                • Terry
                  TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 11957

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Nitro Express
                  Tillerson is a smart, articulate, professional. We needed someone with middle east contacts and Tillerson was perfect for that. Tillerson is used to being the boss and he tends to believe in climate change, international trade deals, and multinational corporations. Tillerson is a globalist. Trump is a hard core nationalist. Trump and Tillerson clashed and Trump got rid of Tillerson. I certainly think Trump showed no class in the way he fired Tillerson. I think Tillerson served his country well while he served as Secretary of State. Trump showed himself to be childish in the way he fired him.
                  However, many diplomatic positions and appointments have still not been filled around the world, and Tillerson as of yet had nothing to say by way of disagreement that said diplomatic positions SHOULD be filled. If it is that one believes diplomacy is the best way to engage the rest of the world, or preferable than a mere showing of military superiority, the hollowing of the State Department - which has happened under Tillerson's watch - isn't the way to go. Which illustrates what Nickd was saying about Tillerson's ultimate effectiveness. It may well be that Tillerson, as more than a few reports have suggested, was a one of the few voices willing to tell Trump things he didn't want to hear, such as pursuing a diplomatic track with North Korea, not abandoning the Paris Climate Agreement and not scuttling the Iranian Nuclear Deal.

                  Tillerson did at least maintain a professional decorum during his tenure. Trump was cowardly in the manner in which he ultimately fired Tillerson, but cowardice in demanding resignations re: personally informing those to be terminated has become a characteristic of Trump's since he became president. Odd for a guy who got off saying "you're fired" to contestants on his reality tv show. I guess that supposed display of courage was just fakery for the tv cameras. I mean, Tillerson doubtless has expected his termination to be coming for at least 6 months now. Pity for Tillerson that Trump didn't have the stones to deliver the news in person.
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                  • FORD
                    ROTH ARMY MODERATOR

                    • Jan 2004
                    • 58755

                    #24
                    Geezus... now there's rumors going around that McMaster is out and that Cheeto is bringing in PNAC'er John "nuke the UN" Bolton to replace him.

                    If that happens, there's no question about it. Cheeto & NuttyYahoo are planning to start World War III in order to stop either of them from being removed from office.
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                    "If the American people had ever known the truth about what we (the BCE) have done to this nation, we would be chased down in the streets and lynched." - Poppy Bush, 1992

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                    • Terry
                      TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 11957

                      #25
                      Originally posted by FORD
                      Geezus... now there's rumors going around that McMaster is out and that Cheeto is bringing in PNAC'er John "nuke the UN" Bolton to replace him.

                      If that happens, there's no question about it. Cheeto & NuttyYahoo are planning to start World War III in order to stop either of them from being removed from office.
                      Old Bolton has no misgivings about Iraq in terms of the strategic choice to go in, only some misgivings on the implementation of the strategy.

                      And remember, we have Christie, Giuliani and Gingrich all warming up in the bullpen when Trump burns through the next three Cabinet/high level staff members. Despite how nobody of quality is stepping forward to offer their services to the Trump Administration, there is no shortage of 2nd, 3rd and 4th raters like the three I mentioned clamoring for a position in the Trump Administration.
                      Scramby eggs and bacon.

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                      • FORD
                        ROTH ARMY MODERATOR

                        • Jan 2004
                        • 58755

                        #26
                        9u11ani is holding out to be the next "first lady" when Melania has finally had enough and divorces Cheeto....

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                        "If the American people had ever known the truth about what we (the BCE) have done to this nation, we would be chased down in the streets and lynched." - Poppy Bush, 1992

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                        • Terry
                          TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 11957

                          #27
                          At least he didn't grab him by the pussy.

                          Yep. Old Rudy would happily take any position Trump offered him. Same with Christie, who was making critical public comments about Kelly during the Porter incident that came across like nothing other than Christie angling for Kelly's job.

                          Gingrich might be slightly more cautious about taking a position, particularly after having seen how this administration has operated over the past year. Unlike Rudy and Christie, Gingrich doesn't really have any ambitions anymore politically in terms of operating in the public sphere. And Gingrich was never quite as all in in terms of being a toady for Trump and agreeing with everything Trump thought or said.
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