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The neoconservative National Review appears thrilled with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s early and rumored appointments. The outlet hopes they signal that the America First leader will not disengage from foreign forever wars—or, as they put it, “retreat from the world stage”—after all.In an article titled ‘Trump Might Not Lead a U.S. Retreat from the World Stage After All,’ NR senior writer Noah Rothman expresses happiness with Marco Rubio’s rumored appointment as Secretary of State, Mike Waltz’s appointment as National Security Adviser, and Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations.

 “If loyalty matters more than the contours of any one particular policy item, we can assume that Trump’s second term will look a lot like the first,” Rothman predicts. “Beyond trade and immigration—areas where [Trump’s] passions lie—Trump’s appointees will probably have latitude to set U.S. policy. That’s making some of Trump’s true believers nervous,” he gloats, adding: “They thought they were electing the architect of America’s grand retreat from the world stage. But Trump’s cabinet picks suggest that something else is in the offing.”Rothman believes Rubio, Waltz, and Stefanik will be “hostile toward Iran” and “inclined to take a confrontational approach toward China” and that the incoming administration’s approach to Russia may also be more aggressive than expected. He cites past statements by Waltz indicating that military aid to Ukraine could actually increase, arguing, “Threatening Vladimir Putin with the prospect of increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense beyond the point at which Russia can easily absorb the risk doesn’t just speak Putin’s language—it is the essence of deterrence.”However, some in the MAGA movement are still lobbying for a course correction regarding appointments. Rubio, in particular, has less support among Trump’s base for Secretary of State than Richard Grennell, the former Ambassador to Germany.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/11/12 ... ointments/
 

Majik » 13 Nov 2024, 8:28 am » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 8:28 am

The neoconservative National Review appears thrilled with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s early and rumored appointments. The outlet hopes they signal that the America First leader will not disengage from foreign forever wars—or, as they put it, “retreat from the world stage”—after all.In an article titled ‘Trump Might Not Lead a U.S. Retreat from the World Stage After All,’ NR senior writer Noah Rothman expresses happiness with Marco Rubio’s rumored appointment as Secretary of State, Mike Waltz’s appointment as National Security Adviser, and Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations.

 “If loyalty matters more than the contours of any one particular policy item, we can assume that Trump’s second term will look a lot like the first,” Rothman predicts. “Beyond trade and immigration—areas where [Trump’s] passions lie—Trump’s appointees will probably have latitude to set U.S. policy. That’s making some of Trump’s true believers nervous,” he gloats, adding: “They thought they were electing the architect of America’s grand retreat from the world stage. But Trump’s cabinet picks suggest that something else is in the offing.”Rothman believes Rubio, Waltz, and Stefanik will be “hostile toward Iran” and “inclined to take a confrontational approach toward China” and that the incoming administration’s approach to Russia may also be more aggressive than expected. He cites past statements by Waltz indicating that military aid to Ukraine could actually increase, arguing, “Threatening Vladimir Putin with the prospect of increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense beyond the point at which Russia can easily absorb the risk doesn’t just speak Putin’s language—it is the essence of deterrence.”However, some in the MAGA movement are still lobbying for a course correction regarding appointments. Rubio, in particular, has less support among Trump’s base for Secretary of State than Richard Grennell, the former Ambassador to Germany.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/11/12 ... ointments/

It's all speculation at best...

one thing for sure, he doesn't like warhawks, well, at least Cheney...  ...(which surprised me about Bolton...)
 

Majik » 13 Nov 2024, 8:28 am » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 8:28 am

The neoconservative National Review appears thrilled with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s early and rumored appointments. The outlet hopes they signal that the America First leader will not disengage from foreign forever wars—or, as they put it, “retreat from the world stage”—after all.In an article titled ‘Trump Might Not Lead a U.S. Retreat from the World Stage After All,’ NR senior writer Noah Rothman expresses happiness with Marco Rubio’s rumored appointment as Secretary of State, Mike Waltz’s appointment as National Security Adviser, and Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations.

 “If loyalty matters more than the contours of any one particular policy item, we can assume that Trump’s second term will look a lot like the first,” Rothman predicts. “Beyond trade and immigration—areas where [Trump’s] passions lie—Trump’s appointees will probably have latitude to set U.S. policy. That’s making some of Trump’s true believers nervous,” he gloats, adding: “They thought they were electing the architect of America’s grand retreat from the world stage. But Trump’s cabinet picks suggest that something else is in the offing.”Rothman believes Rubio, Waltz, and Stefanik will be “hostile toward Iran” and “inclined to take a confrontational approach toward China” and that the incoming administration’s approach to Russia may also be more aggressive than expected. He cites past statements by Waltz indicating that military aid to Ukraine could actually increase, arguing, “Threatening Vladimir Putin with the prospect of increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense beyond the point at which Russia can easily absorb the risk doesn’t just speak Putin’s language—it is the essence of deterrence.”However, some in the MAGA movement are still lobbying for a course correction regarding appointments. Rubio, in particular, has less support among Trump’s base for Secretary of State than Richard Grennell, the former Ambassador to Germany.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/11/12 ... ointments/

I am simply watching, observing, and asking questions.
Like Bernard wrote at Moon of Alabama....its way too early to toss in the towel.
Why?  Because Trump is unpredictable, a wild card.  

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/11/e ... l#comments

 
 

Sumela » 13 Nov 2024, 3:01 pm » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 3:01 pm

I am simply watching, observing, and asking questions.
Like Bernard wrote at Moon of Alabama....its way too early to toss in the towel.
Why?  Because Trump is unpredictable, a wild card.  

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/11/e ... l#comments

He will serve the Ziocons...all part of the script. 

Americans have the memory of a goldfish so none of it will matter.

The only thing that matters is when the economy collapses...then Americans get upset at the incumbent party. Nobody in the US cares about how many Palestinians are killed.    They just want their 401Ks to get larger, even though most of the gains nowadays is "inflation." (And then you get taxed on those retirement withdrawals as well)

Everything is a scam designed to enrich the oligarchs and (((money changers)))

 
 

Sumela » 13 Nov 2024, 3:01 pm » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 3:01 pm

I am simply watching, observing, and asking questions.
Like Bernard wrote at Moon of Alabama....its way too early to toss in the towel.
Why?  Because Trump is unpredictable, a wild card.  

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/11/e ... l#comments

commentt from moonofalabama....."I think Trump learned early in his first term that if he tries to go against the MIC (talk of peace with North Korea and Syria), he will be spanked back into line.I don't see any reason to expect differently, so nothing Trump will do in his second term will go against the wishes of the hawks.Trump is and always has been a bully, and bullies give in to stronger bullies."Posted by: Jim Phillips | Nov 12 2024 16:46 utc | 1

I think Trump knows better than anyone else that the Deep State can have him killed.

GHETTOBLASTER » 13 Nov 2024, 6:10 pm » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 6:10 pm

commentt from moonofalabama....."I think Trump learned early in his first term that if he tries to go against the MIC (talk of peace with North Korea and Syria), he will be spanked back into line.I don't see any reason to expect differently, so nothing Trump will do in his second term will go against the wishes of the hawks.Trump is and always has been a bully, and bullies give in to stronger bullies."Posted by: Jim Phillips | Nov 12 2024 16:46 utc | 1

I think Trump knows better than anyone else that the Deep State can have him killed.

I agree sir.

Recall Schumer....“Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence community, they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you,” Schumer told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow.
 

GHETTOBLASTER » 13 Nov 2024, 6:10 pm » wrote: ↑

13 Nov 2024, 6:10 pm

commentt from moonofalabama....."I think Trump learned early in his first term that if he tries to go against the MIC (talk of peace with North Korea and Syria), he will be spanked back into line.I don't see any reason to expect differently, so nothing Trump will do in his second term will go against the wishes of the hawks.Trump is and always has been a bully, and bullies give in to stronger bullies."Posted by: Jim Phillips | Nov 12 2024 16:46 utc | 1

I think Trump knows better than anyone else that the Deep State can have him killed.

Good post