Tulsi Gabbard (Trump's Intelligence Cabinet Pick) a Threat to National Security

[Jingthing]

It's like he went out of his way to pick the worst most damaging possible choice.

The traditional U.S. intelligence partners (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom) will not be able to trust the U.S. anymore if she is in charge of intelligence. They would be completly justified in cutting the U.S. out of the traditional group. That is why her confirmation is a threat to national security (among other things such as her being a Kremlin propaganda repeater). 

There are other very bad picks remaining now that Gaetz is out, of course RFK Jr. and nominated defence secretary Fox News guy.

But I think the confirmation of Gabbard would be the most consequentially dangerous one of all the bad picks.

 

Can Russia’s ‘girlfriend’ Tulsi Gabbard keep US secrets? - CSMonitor.com

[mdr224]

Maybe its like Trumps version of DEI. He doesnt pick the best choice, just the one that will piss off lefties the most

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Maybe its like Trumps version of DEI. He doesnt pick the best choice, just the one that will piss off lefties the most

Funny comment.

Protecting U.S. national security should be a completely bipartisan concern.

It's not only "lefties" who have deep concerns about Gabbard as head of intelligence.

I guess if there was a department of Crystals she might be a good fit. 

[Cryingdick]

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Funny comment.

Protecting U.S. national security should be a completely bipartisan concern.

It's not only "lefties" who have deep concerns about Gabbard as head of intelligence.

I guess if there was a department of Crystals she might be a good fit. 

But Harris was a good choice to be POTUS. lol 

[stevenl]

Isn't her agency one of those on Musk's chopping block?

[Jingthing]

Just now, stevenl said:

Isn't her agency one of those on Musk's chopping block?

I very seriously doubt that.

Also consider Musk's "agency" is really a real thing that has power to chop anything.

It's just an advisory mechanism. 

[Captain Flack]

A flame post has been removed, please discuss the topic and not other posters.

[HappyExpat57]

ANOTHER reason why the Dems lost:

 

Biden COULD order FBI background checks on all potential cabinet member selections. Perfectly legal, not "lawfare" but protecting US security. Sleepy Joe won't, he's too busy pardoning turkeys.

 

BTW, just putting this out there - if Don Jr had been convicted of a crime, do you think daddy dearest would hesitate for a SECOND pardoning him?

[Jingthing]

Just now, HappyExpat57 said:

ANOTHER reason why the Dems lost:

 

Biden COULD order FBI background checks on all potential cabinet member selections. Perfectly legal, not "lawfare" but protecting US security. Sleepy Joe won't, he's too busy pardoning turkeys.

 

BTW, just putting this out there - if Don Jr had been convicted of a crime, do you think daddy dearest would hesitate for a SECOND pardoning him?

First I heard that Biden has that power over cabinet picks for a president elect. Can you please post a link to confirm? I do agree if really does have that power, he should use it.

Of course that doesn't mean autocrat Trump would care. Remember he wants recess appointments to avoid the advise and consent function of the senate entirely. 

[Jingthing]

I remember long ago when republicans cared a lot about national security.

Many still do. We'll need to count on them to stop Gabbard.

Edited 1 hour ago by Jingthing

[Hawaiian]

21 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I remember long ago when republicans cared a lot about national security.

Many still do. We'll need to count on them to stop Gabbard.

This is one time I agree with you.  Gabbard is a terrible pick.  By the way, word is her father, Mike, is planning on switching back to the GOP and running for governor of Hawaii. He used to be a Republican and became a Democrat.  Said he couldn't get anything done in this solid blue state.  So far he hasn't done anything to speak of.