Wilber Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 12 minutes ago, Hal 9000 said: It's an angle for the democrats - haven't you been paying attention? Why is it an angle at all? Is running a guy an angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Smallc said: It was an angle for the GOP once too. Maybe so, but it's still an angle if that's how you play it - and the Democrats did just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) I'm hoping Trump will stick with his anti-Washington theme and make a bunch of cabinet posts from accomplished people in those fields who aren't well-established politicians. He'll obviously need some in order to understand how the system works, though they could just be advisers. Edited November 11, 2016 by Moonlight Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I think President Trump should nominate Ann Coulter for Sec'y of State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) 20 hours ago, Derek 2.0 said: Straightforward topic, who will Trump tap to help make America Great Again? My picks: Secretary of State - John Bolton Secretary of the Treasury - Speaker Newt Gingrich Secretary of Defense- Sen. Jeff Sessions Attorney General- Mayor Rudy Giuliani Secretary of the Interior- Gov. Sarah Palin Secretary of Agriculture- Gov Ric Perry Secretary of Commerce- Gov. Chris Christie Secretary of Labor- ??? Secretary of Health and Human services- Dr Ben Carson Secretary of Housing and Urban development- Gov Jan Brewer Secretary of Transportation- Donald Trump jr Secretary of Energy- Sen. Bob Corker Secretary of Education- ??? Secretary of Veterans Affairs- Gov. Mike Huckabee Secretary of Homeland Defense- Stephen Hadley White House Chief of Staff- Renice Priebus National Security Adviser- Retired Lt General Mike Flynn White House Press Secretary- Kellyanne Conway No one will make America great, better or worse.. That was just election rhetoric.. I can't see Newt Gingrich in Treasury either. He has no financial background. I am sure Gingrich and Christie get something patronage yes but why assume cabinet posts. Also to even think Palin would be appointed to any Cabinet position is a joke. She would have to learn how to use a paper clip.. Edited November 11, 2016 by Rue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 52 minutes ago, bush_cheney2004 said: I think President Trump should nominate Ann Coulter for Sec'y of State. She can't spell Iran. Try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Rue said: She can't spell Iran. Try again. That's OK...she is a multiple NYT Bestseller author. Plus she scares the hell out of Canadians. Makes her qualified in Trump's book, eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 She called his win and was wildly mocked for it. Now the mockers are freaking out and it looks good on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, bush_cheney2004 said: I think President Trump should nominate Ann Coulter for Sec'y of State. Nah......but as press secretary would be hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, sharkman said: She called his win and was wildly mocked for it. Now the mockers are freaking out and it looks good on them. Good point, and it should not be lost that women have figured prominently in Trump's campaign victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Rue said: Also to even think Palin would be appointed to any Cabinet position is a joke. Why? I would be surprised if she isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Just now, Derek 2.0 said: Nah......but as press secretary would be hilarious. That works too...she was a fan favourite on Bill Maher's old show Politically Incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, bush_cheney2004 said: I think President Trump should nominate Ann Coulter for Sec'y of State. As the kids say, LOL ===== We Canadians benefit from a cold climate, and an American buffer. We are American without any of the heavy lifting. Edited November 11, 2016 by August1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 minute ago, August1991 said: We are American without any of the heavy lifting. Yes, that's why Canada is known as "America Lite". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, bush_cheney2004 said: Yes, that's why Canada is known as "America Lite". And Minnesota and Massachusetts are honourary Canadian provinces, eh? Edited November 11, 2016 by August1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) On 11/10/2016 at 0:10 AM, Derek 2.0 said: Straightforward topic, who will Trump tap to help make America Great Again? My picks: Secretary of State - John Bolton Secretary of the Treasury - Speaker Newt Gingrich Secretary of Defense- Sen. Jeff Sessions Attorney General- Mayor Rudy Giuliani Secretary of the Interior- Gov. Sarah Palin Secretary of Agriculture- Gov Ric Perry Secretary of Commerce- Gov. Chris Christie Secretary of Labor- ??? Secretary of Health and Human services- Dr Ben Carson Secretary of Housing and Urban development- Gov Jan Brewer Secretary of Transportation- Donald Trump jr Secretary of Energy- Sen. Bob Corker Secretary of Education- ??? Secretary of Veterans Affairs- Gov. Mike Huckabee Secretary of Homeland Defense- Stephen Hadley White House Chief of Staff- Renice Priebus National Security Adviser- Retired Lt General Mike Flynn White House Press Secretary- Kellyanne Conway Intriguing list, but largely beltway/CBC-style, same-old names. ==== Rather, I think that Trump will look for people who can produce/deliver. Edited November 11, 2016 by August1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 He meant ALL the swamp...not just the left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segnosaur Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 7 hours ago, August1991 said: Intriguing list, but largely beltway/CBC-style, same-old names. ==== Rather, I think that Trump will look for people who can produce/deliver. First of all, while they may be the "same old names", keep in mind that it may not necessarily be a "good thing" to go with all-outsiders. Yes, it may be good rhetoric to dump on those who have been around, but running a government takes knowledge. The U.S. has already elected an incompetent bigot as president, do you really want to also fill the cabinet with a bunch of inexperienced neophytes who will will have to deal with a sharp learning curve? Secondly, the question is do you really think Trump can pick people who can produce/deliver? Remember, this is a man who started a mortgage company, and when it failed (as so many of Trump's businesses have done) he started to blame the people he hired to run the place. Trump is the man who also claimed he "hand picked" the instructors at Trump University, yet its been found that one of the staff has a conviction for child molestation, and others have declared bankruptcy. It should also be noted that when Trump was campaigning, he appointed a council of economic advisors. That group had many business people, including one from (I think) Goldman Sachs, but was short on people with actual government budgeting. Simply put, Trump's record at picking people is poor. Lastly, if a person was actually competent, why would they want to attach themselves to a Trump administration? Its estimated that Trump's economic policies would add Trillions to the debt. Many of his campaign promises were either poorly thought out or he flip-flopped. He's also prone to erratic behavior. If you attach yourself to that, and the S.S. Trump hits an iceberg, you may end up being the sacrificial lamb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?Impact Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 tIf his transition team is any indication of the kind of people we will see in cabinet, then I would say the alligaors are taking over the swamp. It seems that Trump wants corporate lobbyists to run the government. He picked Jeffrey Eisenach to set up the FCC, who better than the guy that lobbied for Verizon and other telcos. To set up the Department of Agriculture we have Michael Torrey, a lobbyist for the American Beverage Association and Dean Foods. For his "energy independence" we get Michael Catanzaro who lobbies for Devon Energy and Encana. The elites have been given the keys to the USA, thank you Trump supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 If Palin is in cabinet I imagine she'd be in Energy, since the Trump administration energy policy will simply be "drill, baby, drill." -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segnosaur Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 2 hours ago, ?Impact said: tIf his transition team is any indication of the kind of people we will see in cabinet, then I would say the alligaors are taking over the swamp. It seems that Trump wants corporate lobbyists to run the government. But that can't be right! Trump was for the little guy. You had to trust him on that. It was Hillary that was the corporate shill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 At least Trump won't pick someone who lied about place of birth for citizenship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I figure if they play Trump's way...they stay. Otherwise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Will Trump also go ahead and appoint the Special Prosecutor In Charge Of Jailing The Bitch, as he promised? Mayor Rudy was suggesting yesterday that he might decide not to, for the sake of "healing the divide" or some such, but I think Republican voters really want this. If Trump does go ahead with it, Ken Starr is looking for work! Starr just got fired as president of Baylor University for protecting rapist football players. He might be the man for the job. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Obama can pardon Clinton for all her crimes before he leaves office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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