The big news is not the refugee ban. We knew it was coming. Relying solely on his bungling band of brothers ensured a disorderly roll out of his executive order. That incompetence has fortunately amplified the push back. The ban poses a short and long term security threat by radicalizing Muslims.
But the greater threat is reconstituting the Principals Committee, the senior interagency committer for national security. Ultra-nationalist, conspiracy theorist, Steve Bannon is in. At the same time participation by the Director of National Security and the Head of the Joint Chief of Staff is limited. The latter two, need to be included to have the broad picture necessary to protect this nation.
Bad principals, coupled with Trump's bad principles, imperil the security of the United States.
Showing posts with label Steve Bannon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Bannon. Show all posts
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Monday, October 17, 2016
Imagine
Imagine a TV network that makes Fox News look like the Disney channel, like Rush Limbaugh on steroids, or whatever currently is his drug of choice. Imagine conspiracy theories basking in widely viewed glory, threatening the public discourse, and the civility that sustains democracy. As John Lennon said, "It's not very hard to do."
Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is presently seeking funding for the venture. He is aided by former Fox News executive, and lecher in chief, Roger Aisles, as well as Steve Bannon, of Breitbart infamy.
Time to stop imagining, and to do something. Defeating Trump is not enough. The loss must be resounding, like the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth. Winning is the Trump brand, losing badly could scuttle it, and render pathetic any discussion of a rigged election.
The personal conscience, informal boycott of Trump properties, must take on all the formality and glittery perfection of a ball gown. Finally, on social media millions must make it clear we will also boycott anyone connected with, or advertising on such a network.
If we do it right, while he is busy talking about grabbing women, we will have him by the balls.
Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is presently seeking funding for the venture. He is aided by former Fox News executive, and lecher in chief, Roger Aisles, as well as Steve Bannon, of Breitbart infamy.
Time to stop imagining, and to do something. Defeating Trump is not enough. The loss must be resounding, like the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth. Winning is the Trump brand, losing badly could scuttle it, and render pathetic any discussion of a rigged election.
The personal conscience, informal boycott of Trump properties, must take on all the formality and glittery perfection of a ball gown. Finally, on social media millions must make it clear we will also boycott anyone connected with, or advertising on such a network.
If we do it right, while he is busy talking about grabbing women, we will have him by the balls.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Manafort Overboard
Trump now has a campaign manager who can whisper sweet somethings on the plane, but plainly has never run a campaign. Bannon Breitbartesque banners, will blister the airwaves with bile. Trump will be teleprompted to nowhere.
Meanwhile, Manafort has been forcefully thrown into the last remaining lifeboat. A true political operative lands on his feet, even when the ship is going down.
Meanwhile, Manafort has been forcefully thrown into the last remaining lifeboat. A true political operative lands on his feet, even when the ship is going down.
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