Trump's cabinet... what will it "look" like:

[ActionBuddy]

...But, let's try to keep this thread focused on Trump's Cabinet choices, please.

Well... It looks like that's not gonna happen, even though there are something like 15 threads already about the election, rather than Trump's Cabinet choices.

A/B

 

[Boobalaa]

Well... It looks like that's not gonna happen, even though there are something like 15 threads already about the election, rather than Trump's Cabinet choices.

A/B

This is b.c. Country bubba

 

[b.c.]

Fuck of asshole

You're absolutely correct. "FUCK OF ASSHOLE" is PRECISELY what's happened this election.

 

[Boobalaa]

You're absolutely correct. "FUCK OF ASSHOLE" is PRECISELY what's happened this election.

Well, for all you've done for the Democratic Party, you oughta be proud that you have 4 more years to continue what you've been doing the previous decade..

 

[b.c.]

Well, for all you've done for the Democratic Party, you oughta be proud that you have 4 more years to continue what you've been doing the previous decade..

At least I'm not doing what YOU'VE been doing for the last 4 MONTHS and CONTINUE to do ... defending narrow minded, racist, bigoted-ass BULLSHIT.

Congratulations.

 

[b.c.]

^ - More proof that spoiled, lazy Democrats shot themselves in the foot.

"Turns out it's not a Trump insurgency, but a Clinton collapse."

But, let's try to keep this thread focused on Trump's Cabinet choices, please.

A/B

Well... It looks like that's not gonna happen, even though there are something like 15 threads already about the election, rather than Trump's Cabinet choices.

A/B

I didn't introduce the off topic commentary, A.B. Like you, I just responded to them.

 

[N68]

Not that I expect my own posts to go "viral" here, but, I am a bit disturbed that in this forum, other than worries about his possible Supreme Court nominees, not much attention is being paid to who Trump will be bringing into very powerful government positions.

Well... It looks like that's not gonna happen, even though there are something like 15 threads already about the election, rather than Trump's Cabinet choices.

I sure hope the country as whole doesn't get tunnel vision. Look ,I'm all for not getting hyperbolic of a man who hasn't been inaugurated, but when I see shit like this, Trump Says Any Conflicts Of Interest Were Priced Into Your Vote

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-conflict-of-interest_us_5833b971e4b058ce7aacbb56

I become increasingly skeptical, but not surprised. ActionBuddy unfortunately, your seeing the same food fight here as the media has done a good job on perpetuating.

I personally choose to remain vigilant.

This is intriguing at best. My comment is not about sour grapes over the win/loss. I won't to say to the victor remains the spoils, he won, gets to pick who he wants. It's one thing to offer vague innuendos with no substance.

But come on man, when you project into to, Oh well, I'm the president now bitches, approach, it doesn't exude confidence for those who elected you, before you even take the oath of office.

I mean from having your family intertwined in your meeting with foreign officials as your facing scrutiny for conflicts of interests, doesn't do much for your argument about Pay to play. And that's just the family.

Look it, I'm not like the media picking at everything he does, yet I'm like dude, aren't you going to even pretend to be conciliatory, reach across the isle? but then again, as we understand it, he got elected because he conducts himself like this. Businessmen are supposed to be congratulated & rewarded for the no apologies approach.

I know I'm not supposed to be astonished about his cabinet picks because he told us who he was the whole election. He bragged about rewarding his loyalists, punishing those who opposed him.

So far, we're only witnessing those loyalists being rewarded, and some in his party who opposed him, turncoat, and rush out to kiss the ring, from a self professed egoist who feeds off of this stuff. I don't do reality TV. I'm told all of the described actions are that of the apprentice. I don't know, I've never watched it. Man, wouldn't that be a trip? The presidency played out like reality TV.

 

[ActionBuddy]

^ Unfortunately, that's what it is looking like. And, thanks for bringing the thread back to it's original topic, Trump's choices for the the Cabinet... Let's see if the "food fight" can move back to the tired old pre-election day "food fight" threads, and let this one remain on topic, THE CABINET CHOICES, for even a day!

A/B

 

[N68]

I am no Donald trump fan,Yet so far it looks like he played this thing out like pro.

I pray I'm wrong, but this looks like the biggest shell game I've seen play publically in quite sometime. The shit you talk on your opponent, you get to do weeks after you win and call it by a different name. And critics are called haters and sore losers.

UH-FUCKING-mazing!!!! He needs to bottle this shit.

This may have a bias tinge, but I think speaks volumes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1z8jv9GAf8

 

[ActionBuddy]

And, already were off topic and back to discussing the election and how it was won, when there are 15 threads available to continue that conversation in. This, instead of discussing who Trump is picking to rule the United States!

I'm totally frustrated!... Why can't you people stay on topic in even ONE fucking thread in this forum?

Good night!

 

[N68]

I am no Donald trump fan,Yet so far it looks like he played this thing out like pro.

I pray I'm wrong, but this looks like the biggest shell game I've seen play publically in quite sometime. The shit you talk on your opponent, you get to do weeks after you win and call it by a different name. And critics are called haters and sore losers.

UH-FUCKING-mazing!!!! He needs to bottle this shit.

This may have a bias tinge, but I think speaks volumes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1z8jv9GAf8

Sorry, I sort of did it too, become tangential/go on a tangent. But it's relevant to the topic at hand.

Come on dude, they played that pay for play shit on pretty thick. And the guy hasn't even taken office and look at just the appearance of what's unfolding, to a response of well Oh yeah!!! Well, what about Hillary?? Nice job if you can get it.

Don't get me started on the Politicians make strange bed fellas, Rick Perry ,Ted Cruz/religion has a price, with their dicks out measured looking for a seat at the table of the guy they excoriated months ago claiming he wasn't fit to be president.

Again, nice jobs if you can get them.

 

[N68]

Scott Brown Says Trump Is Strongly Considering Him for Cabinet Position

http://www.wcvb.com/article/former-sen-scott-brown-meets-with-president-elect-donald-trump-about-cabinet-job/8348341

Former Sen. Scott Brown tells necn President-elect Donald Trump is seriously considering him for a Cabinet position.

"The Pres Elect called and said I am under strong consideration," Brown wrote in a direct message to political reporter Alison King. "Nothing for certain. Said he will be in touch next week. Honored."
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Former Sen. Scott Brown meets with President-elect Donald Trump about cabinet job
Brown considered for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Updated: 12:04 PM EST Nov 21, 2016



Former Sen. Scott Brown meets with President-elect Donald Trump about cabinet job
Brown considered for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Updated: 12:04 PM EST Nov 21, 2016
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Former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown met with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss Brown's interest in becoming the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the next administration.


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Brown first told WCVB that he received a phone call from Trump telling him he was being considered for the cabinet post on Friday.

After Monday's meeting, Brown spoke briefly to reporters waiting in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City.

"It was great meeting with the President-elect," Brown said. "He's focused. He's got one meeting after another after another. We obviously spoke about my passion and his passion, which are veterans and veterans' issues. Obviously, I think it is the toughest job in the cabinet, to lead the VA. While it has so many angels working there, it has so many great problems as well."

Brown said he expects to hear Trump's decision sometime after Thanksgiving.

 

[N68]

I'm totally frustrated!... Why can't you people stay on topic in even ONE fucking thread in this forum?

Good night!

My bad, let's bring it back.


Former Sen. Scott Brown meets with President-elect Donald Trump about cabinet job
Brown considered for Secretary of Veterans Affairs


This is very personal for me . And for the trump loyalists, this is one area I think his business acumen can actually come into play. a lot of veterans feel the system shouldn't be privatized.

Although, I get the Democrats approach of fix what we have in place, all too often they support unions who keep the corrupt workers in place.

It's gotten a lot better under this past administration, although not advertised. I'm not hopeful about anything Donald trump says. with one exception. I'll reserve comment on Scott Brown for this position. And he better not fuck it up!!!!

 

[N68]

And, already were off topic and back to discussing the election and how it was won, when there are 15 threads available to continue that conversation in. This, instead of discussing who Trump is picking to rule the United States!

I'm totally frustrated!... Why can't you people stay on topic in even ONE fucking thread in this forum?

Good night!

I sure hope the country as whole doesn't get tunnel vision. Look ,I'm all for not getting hyperbolic of a man who hasn't been inaugurated, but when I see shit like this, Trump Says Any Conflicts Of Interest Were Priced Into Your Vote

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-conflict-of-interest_us_5833b971e4b058ce7aacbb56

So far, we're only witnessing those loyalists being rewarded, and some in his party who opposed him, turncoat, and rush out to kiss the ring, from a self professed egoist who feeds off of this stuff. I don't do reality TV. I'm told all of the described actions are that of the apprentice. I don't know, I've never watched it. Man, wouldn't that be a trip? The presidency played out like reality TV.

I don't think these are so off topic. Because he has actually only appointed one person. I feel the discussion is important.

Moreover, the hypocrisy of the pay of play and business ties is relevant insofar as his cabinet members are going to be filled with the same bullshit / lobbyists he ran against to get elected.

 

[N68]

To REALLY stay on topic, lets see what we're working with. Tis is after all our future for the next 4 years.

Washington post. No bastion of liberalism last I checked.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/trump-administration-appointee-tracker/

Here we go.
Agriculture secretary
Current head: Tom Vilsack


Names floated

Sam Brownback
Kansas governor Source
Trump promised big income-tax cuts while campaigning. Brownback slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013 in hopes of stimulating Kansas's economy. (More)

Chuck Conner
CEO, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Source
Not to be mistaken with Chuck Conner III, Maryland Democratic Party executive director. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has advocated giving undocumented immigrants who work in the agriculture industry permanent legal status. (More)

Dave Heineman
Former Nebraska governor Source

Tim Huelskamp
Outgoing Kansas congressman Source
A member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus who repeatedly clashed with Republican House leadership, Huelskamp lost his August primary to a local physician. (More)

Sid Miller
Texas agricultural commissioner Source
Miller, an adviser to Trump, made waves with a tweet weeks ago in which he called Hillary Clinton a "c--t." It was soon deleted, blamed on a “third-party vendor.” (More)

 

[N68]

Commerce secretary
Current head: Penny Pritzker


Names floated

Wilbur Ross
Founder of investment firm WL Ross & Co. Source
Ross is a venture capitalist who has focused on buying businesses in distress. (More)

Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas governor Source

Dan DiMicco
Former Nucor CEO Source

Todd Ricketts
Co-owner of the Chicago Cubs Source

Lew Eisenberg
RNC finance chair Source
Headed the Republican National Committee’s joint fundraising effort with the campaign.

David Perdue
Senator from Georgia

 

[N68]

Defense secretary
The defense secretary heads a department with more than 25,000 employees on-site, not to mention the nearly 2 million members of the armed services and reserves, and a budget that constitutes about a sixth of all federal spending.
Current head: Ashton B. Carter


Names floated

Gen. James Mattis
Retired 4-star General Source
Trump tweeted: “General James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, who is being considered for Secretary of Defense, was very impressive yesterday. A true General’s General!” Picking Mattis, a retired senior military officer, would break with 65 years of U.S. history. (More)

Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas Source
An Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afganistan and, at 39, is the youngest member of the Senate.

Stephen Hadley
Former national security adviser Source

Jim Talent
Former senator from Missouri Source

Duncan D. Hunter
California congressman Source

Kelly Ayotte
Outgoing senator from New Hampshire Source
If chosen, Ayotte would stand out in a Trump administration as a neoconservative defense hawk and one of the few women in the Cabinet.

 

[N68]

Education secretary
Trump, who called the Common Core State Standards a “total disaster,” has met with some proponents of the program while considering who will head the Education Department. Some conservatives have urged him not to fill the job at all, to signal his intention to eliminate the department, an action he said during the campaign that he would consider.
Current head: John B. King Jr.


Names floated

Williamson Evers
Hoover Institution research fellow Source

Michelle Rhee
Education activist, former chancellor of D.C. Public Schools Source
Several years ago, Rhee and Jeb Bush traveled the country urging states not to abandon the Common Core. She has called herself a lifelong Democrat. (More)

Betsy DeVos
Chairman of American Federation for Children, a pro-school-voucher advocacy group Source

Kevin Chavous
Former D.C. Council member and board member at American Federation for Children, a pro-school-voucher advocacy group

 

[N68]

Energy secretary
Current head: Ernest Moniz


Names floated

Robert Grady
Gryphon Investors partner Source

Harold Hamm
CEO, Continential Resources

 

[N68]

Health and Human Services secretary
Current head: Sylvia Mathews Burwell


Names floated

Richard Bagger
VP, Celgene Source
Was recently replaced by Rick Dearborn, Sen. Jeff Sessions's chief of staff, as the transition’s executive director.

Bobby Jindal
Former Louisiana governor Source

Tom Price
Georgia congressman Source

Newt Gingrich
Former House speaker Source
Seems unlikely
Gingrich said he won’t hold a post in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet. (More)

Ben Carson
Retired neurosurgeon Source
Seems unlikely
“The way I’m leaning is to work from the outside and not from the inside,” Carson said in an interview. (More)