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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
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    #36

    Not a cabinet post, but...

    Rumor is that Wray is going to resign, perhaps before the inauguration.

    https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-wray-justice-department-russia-8f66464f5ecc84c9a25323afbc9957e4

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • George KG George K

      Not a cabinet post, but...

      Rumor is that Wray is going to resign, perhaps before the inauguration.

      https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-wray-justice-department-russia-8f66464f5ecc84c9a25323afbc9957e4

      LuFins DadL Offline
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      LuFins Dad
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      #37

      @George-K said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

      Not a cabinet post, but...

      Rumor is that Wray is going to resign, perhaps before the inauguration.

      https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-wray-justice-department-russia-8f66464f5ecc84c9a25323afbc9957e4

      Is he staying within extradition reach? Asking for a friend.

      The Brad

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      • George KG Offline
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        George K
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        #38

        I have to wonder what made President-Elect Trump announce that he's not considering Haley or Pompeo. Surely he could have declined, or told them they're not in the running in person.

        To stop speculation?

        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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        • taiwan_girlT taiwan_girl

          I am not sure why people think that the way President Trump will pick people for his cabinet will be different from the last time.

          Last time, we were told (by himself) that we was a businessman who had decades of experience in hiring people and only hired the best. I dont see him changing his style unless to make that there is some sort of "loyalty" question in the hiring.

          HoraceH Offline
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          Horace
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          #39

          @taiwan_girl said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

          I am not sure why people think that the way President Trump will pick people for his cabinet will be different from the last time.

          Last time, we were told (by himself) that we was a businessman who had decades of experience in hiring people and only hired the best. I dont see him changing his style unless to make that there is some sort of "loyalty" question in the hiring.

          Loyalty will absolutely be a thing, and I've heard Don Jr say as much. Remember the history of people in the white house bragging anonymously about being adults in the room, keeping him in check. There'll be none of that anymore. So the adults, now outside the room, can go a corner, assume the fetal position, and weep uncontrollably, as adults will do.

          It's important to keep in mind that he only expects a normal level of loyalty to a president, rather than an extraordinary amount. He was met with an extraordinary amount of disloyalty last time, and he has an obligation to his voters to make sure that does not happen again. Loyalty to a president from the white house staff is a normal thing, and he will get it this time.

          Education is extremely important.

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          • George KG George K

            I have to wonder what made President-Elect Trump announce that he's not considering Haley or Pompeo. Surely he could have declined, or told them they're not in the running in person.

            To stop speculation?

            JollyJ Offline
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            Jolly
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            #40

            @George-K said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

            I have to wonder what made President-Elect Trump announce that he's not considering Haley or Pompeo. Surely he could have declined, or told them they're not in the running in person.

            To stop speculation?

            I think he's still a little miffed with Haley. Pompeo? I thought he'd use him for something...Maybe he still will.

            I've read where the Trump team are asking many of the people they are vetting for positions, if they will accept "Acting" roles...Those do not have to be confirmed by the Senate.

            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            • JollyJ Offline
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              Jolly
              wrote on last edited by Jolly
              #41

              As for Wray...There's going to be a bloodbath among senior management at the DOJ. I've heard some postulate every FBI official above GS-14 is gone...

              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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              • taiwan_girlT taiwan_girl

                I am not sure why people think that the way President Trump will pick people for his cabinet will be different from the last time.

                Last time, we were told (by himself) that we was a businessman who had decades of experience in hiring people and only hired the best. I dont see him changing his style unless to make that there is some sort of "loyalty" question in the hiring.

                MikM Offline
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                Mik
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                #42

                @taiwan_girl said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                I am not sure why people think that the way President Trump will pick people for his cabinet will be different from the last time.

                Last time, we were told (by himself) that we was a businessman who had decades of experience in hiring people and only hired the best. I dont see him changing his style unless to make that there is some sort of "loyalty" question in the hiring.

                Experience. That’s why.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • HoraceH Offline
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                  Horace
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                  #43

                  I enjoyed this conversation with a guy called Elbridge Colby (whitest name ever), who is the grandson of a guy who used to run the CIA (whitest lineage ever). Tucker thinks he may play an important role in Trump's administration, possibly secretary of defense. He refers to the Trump movement as the "new left", and talks a bit about cultures and their pathologies as they age. Lots of it resonated with me.

                  Link to video

                  Education is extremely important.

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                  • JollyJ Offline
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                    Jolly
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                    #44

                    Stefanik offered UN Ambassador.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                    • JollyJ Offline
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                      Jolly
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                      #45

                      Tom Homan - Border Czar

                      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                      • JollyJ Jolly

                        Tom Homan - Border Czar

                        George KG Offline
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                        George K
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                        #46

                        @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                        Tom Homan - Border Czar

                        That's gonna leave a mark.

                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                        • George KG George K

                          @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                          Tom Homan - Border Czar

                          That's gonna leave a mark.

                          LuFins DadL Offline
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                          LuFins Dad
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #47

                          @George-K said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                          @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                          Tom Homan - Border Czar

                          That's gonna leave a mark.

                          Yeah, I think that Caravan’s turned around right now, and I think you’ll likely see a little bit of an exodus going the other way. Some of the more recent illegal arrivals might decide it’s best to leave on their terms than Homan’s.

                          I understand that his approach on family separation is to use it as preventative measure. Make people less likely to cross out of fear that they will be separated from their family, but I’m not crazy about that idea. I think that just a stark “no entry, period” and if we find you crossing the border, you go to the end of the line for possible entry and immigration.

                          The Brad

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                          • JollyJ Jolly

                            Stefanik offered UN Ambassador.

                            George KG Offline
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                            George K
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #48

                            @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                            Stefanik offered UN Ambassador.

                            Just looked it up: If there's a vacancy in a congressional seat in New York, the governor has to call a special election for between 70 and 80 days of the vacancy. It's not appointed.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            • JollyJ Offline
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                              Jolly
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #49

                              Depending on the GOP majority in the House, she may not take the position.

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                              • George KG George K

                                @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                Tom Homan - Border Czar

                                That's gonna leave a mark.

                                LuFins DadL Offline
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                                LuFins Dad
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #50

                                @George-K said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                Tom Homan - Border Czar

                                That's gonna leave a mark.

                                The Brad

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                                • George KG George K

                                  @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                  Stefanik offered UN Ambassador.

                                  Just looked it up: If there's a vacancy in a congressional seat in New York, the governor has to call a special election for between 70 and 80 days of the vacancy. It's not appointed.

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                                  jon-nyc
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                                  #51

                                  @George-K said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                  @Jolly said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                  Stefanik offered UN Ambassador.

                                  Just looked it up: If there's a vacancy in a congressional seat in New York, the governor has to call a special election for between 70 and 80 days of the vacancy. It's not appointed.

                                  Yeah we talked about that when Santos was finding out.

                                  Only non-witches get due process.

                                  • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                                  • taiwan_girlT Offline
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                                    taiwan_girl
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                                    #52

                                    Tom Homan - Border Czar

                                    I am embarrass to admit that I have never heard of him. 😬

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                                      jon-nyc
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                                      #53

                                      Wow. According to Trump, to be Senate leader you have to agree in advance to forfeit the Advise and Consent role prescribed by the Constitution.

                                      Only non-witches get due process.

                                      • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                                      • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                        Wow. According to Trump, to be Senate leader you have to agree in advance to forfeit the Advise and Consent role prescribed by the Constitution.

                                        JollyJ Offline
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                                        Jolly
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                                        #54

                                        @jon-nyc said in WSJ speculates on President-Elect Trump's cabinet:

                                        Wow. According to Trump, to be Senate leader you have to agree in advance to forfeit the Advise and Consent role prescribed by the Constitution.

                                        No, he wants his people and he wants them as quickly as possible. That's why most people being vetted are asked if they will take an "acting" appointment.

                                        Look, Trump is Trump. He can pull some boners. But he also can be taught. I think he is really honing in on his first 100 days and wants to make hay.

                                        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                        • HoraceH Offline
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                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #55

                                          I've sensed some positive signs that he is acting more maturely this time around.

                                          Education is extremely important.

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