Trump’s ‘stunningly unqualified’ diplomatic team shapes up at breakneck speed

[Evil Penevil]

I'm surprised this story has attracted so much attention. It's nothing new. For at least 100 years- maybe longer- it's been standard practice for U.S. Presidents to appoint wealthy donors and defeated party candidates as ambassadors.   It's a way of rewarding donors and party stalwarts for their service by giving them prestige. 

 

However, the "politically appointed ambassaddors" aren't expected to perform sensitive diplomatic duties.  The deputy chief of mission- the second ranking person at an embassy- is always a career diplomat who handles contacts with foreign governments as well as running the embassy.  The political ambassadors serve as figureheads who represent the U.S. at dinners, public appearances and ceremonial or festive occassions.  The host nations know this and political ambassadors never get involved in sensitive negotiations.  

[frank83628]

4 hours ago, transam said:

Yes, you're right, plus, they never talk about their hero's known faults and cock-ups, strange that.....

Because the vast majority are msm, fabricated BS,  lies or exaggertions People like you just lap it all up STILL after nearly 10 years

[Walker88]

7 hours ago, illisdean said:

Aussies had a good laugh at Biden....frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe Aussies of your socio-economic class, but most world leaders wish they could have had the economic growth the US enjoyed from 2020 until today, along with massive stock market gains.

 

People of every ilk, however, did laugh at 47 and his "sharks circling a sinking electric boat", "Arnold Palmer's junk", "that great guy Hannibal Lecter", plus a supposed billionaire schlepping golden sneakers, Chinese-printed autographed Bibles, or NFTs of a bloated fat guy pretending to be an astronaut or fighter pilot, in spite of his bone spurs.

[Walker88]

6 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

Top of the bill was Biden's triple trip UP a set of air stairs. A stunning feat that will probably never be surpassed.

I don't know...I think the apex of slapstick absurdity was when 45 walked up the steps of Air Force One with a long strand of toilet paper stuck to his shoe.

 

45 also does a good imitation of a 3-year old drinking from a glass, needing two small hands to hold the vessel.

[simple1]

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

He's hardly going to choose people who are disloyal, is he?

 

Still, better than a stunningly unqualified president.  It could have been Harris!!

 

I would have thought qualifications, relevant experience and support of the Constitution should come well before loyalty to trump. Harris was the AG for California with mixed heritage, VP for four years she could easily grow into the role of President, but , IMO, made the same mistakes as Clinton by emphasising her appeal to female voters and the female aspect of the personality.

[simple1]

2 hours ago, illisdean said:

Who you referring to? Biden is not on the right, <snipped for brevity>

 

No the guy you referred to as a supporter of trump, Alan Jones, who's facing sexual assault charges

[Yagoda]

8 hours ago, simple1 said:

As per usual trump is appointing unqualified loyalists to high profile roles. IMO at risk of damaging USA's profile on the world stage.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/21/trump-team-cabinet?utm_term=676764922774c377918d8dc056632c35&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayAUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTAU_email

The Guardian.

 

"As per usual, the Guardian is complaining about Trumps appointments"

 

But hey tell me IN YOUR OWN WORDS BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH, which of his appointeees are "unqualified" and why.

 

You cant. You just spout crap from Leftist newspapers.

[simple1]

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

The Guardian.

 

"As per usual, the Guardian is complaining about Trumps appointments"

 

But hey tell me IN YOUR OWN WORDS BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH, which of his appointeees are "unqualified" and why.

 

You cant. You just spout crap from Leftist newspapers.

 

Well covered by numerous credible sources, including The Guardian - not going to play your deflect / deny BS game. 

[Yagoda]

28 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Well covered by numerous credible sources, including The Guardian - not going to play your deflect / deny BS game. 

Translation: I cant tell you why any of them are unqualified, I can only point you to Propaganda

[nauseus]

1 hour ago, Walker88 said:

I don't know...I think the apex of slapstick absurdity was when 45 walked up the steps of Air Force One with a long strand of toilet paper stuck to his shoe.

 

45 also does a good imitation of a 3-year old drinking from a glass, needing two small hands to hold the vessel.

 

Invisible to him as he made the stairs evenly in one go, of course  - my, what a sharp memory you have - I had to search for it.

 

Apex of slapstick? If you reach higher, there will be your bumbling hero. 

[oxo1947]

9 hours ago, simple1 said:

As per usual trump is appointing unqualified loyalists to high profile roles. IMO at risk of damaging USA's profile on the world stage.

 

I know and not one of them has done 50 years seat warming like the current Imbecile...... what a worry

 

 

President Joe Biden, 81, has spent over half his life in politics. The career politician started small at a council level and made his way to the White House after 50 years of public service

[illisdean]

2 hours ago, Walker88 said:

plus a supposed billionaire schlepping golden sneakers,

Sounds like the 6 weeks or so of butt-hurt you developed, after Trump humiliated Kamala in a LANDSLIDE victory Nov 5 is starting to take a toll on you. I have for you, this special video in hopes that it can further enhance your butt-hurt, have a look at the video and let me know your comments, please share will all here and be sure to indicate if you feel better after viewing it. Enjoy. Maybe you can ask around if there is grief/butt-hurt counseling available, or maybe just bust your own video doing the Trump victory dance and post it here. LOL

 

 

[illisdean]

3 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Maybe Aussies of your socio-economic class, but most world leaders wish they could have had the economic growth the US enjoyed from 2020 until today, along with massive stock market gains.

 

People of every ilk, however, did laugh at 47 and his "sharks circling a sinking electric boat", "Arnold Palmer's junk", "that great guy Hannibal Lecter", plus a supposed billionaire schlepping golden sneakers, Chinese-printed autographed Bibles, or NFTs of a bloated fat guy pretending to be an astronaut or fighter pilot, in spite of his bone spurs.

Did you like the many rock-star moments of his amazing campaign that cost a measly $480M compared to Kamala's outrageous $1.5B + for anemic woke tweak dancers...did u catch any of it? Did u see Trumps MASSIVE rally at MAGA square gardens....America has never seen a campaign as amazing as Trumps 2024 come-back annihilation of Kamala.

 

 

 

[illisdean]

2 hours ago, Walker88 said:

I don't know...I think the apex of slapstick absurdity was when 45 walked up the steps of Air Force One with a long strand of toilet paper stuck to his shoe.

How about Biden tip-toeing like a drunk cat on the beach....lol

 

 

[illisdean]

2 hours ago, Walker88 said:

45 also does a good imitation of a 3-year old drinking from a glass, needing two small hands to hold the vessel.

How did Biden do in the CNN debate with Trump back in June? Did he make a total idiot of himself or just an idiot of himself. 

[illisdean]

3 hours ago, Walker88 said:

I don't know...I think the apex of slapstick absurdity was when 45 walked up the steps of Air Force One with a long strand of toilet paper stuck to his shoe.

How about this fine performance from the mentally unfit Biden. Do you recall the CNN debate where Trump ended Bidens hallucinations about a 2nd term,,,,,have a listen and revert back.

 

 

[cdnvic]

35 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Is that Australian constitution or American? Because you are NOT American... so why are you posting AGAIN on American domestic politics

All members are free to discuss all subjects, so long as they stay within the rules.

[Walker88]

2 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

Invisible to him as he made the stairs evenly in one go, of course  - my, what a sharp memory you have - I had to search for it.

 

Apex of slapstick? If you reach higher, there will be your bumbling hero. 

Yes, the memory is pretty sharp. Why I can remember a time when someone who tried to start a coup d'etat would be prosecuted, not get elected POTUS. Those were the days, back when America was on a path to Great. Next month, the decline begins.

 

As for Biden being a hero, no, he's just infinitely superior to the guy he trounced by 7 million votes in 2020. 45 inherited a growing economy and 4.8% UE, but left Biden a Recession and 6.8% UE. Today the US, under my non-hero Biden, is growing 3 times faster than the average G7 nation, experienced the longest period of UE below 4% in 64 years, and has lower inflation that the vast majority of the world's nations. Oh, and it produces more energy than it uses. Not bad.

 

Your hero, I predict, will mess things up, just as he did last time. Failure is what he does best. Absent his allowance, daddy co-signed loans, and inheritance, he'd be pouring Slurpies in a 7-11 at a truckstop on an Interstate in Keokuk, Iowa. Mark Burnett made him a hero among the forlorn and poorly educated, which is the only reason he is where he is.