which begs the question

where's dennis rodman when you need him?

let's get this guy on board this transition team asap

ironic that his use of Twitter put Trump in the White House and now being shunned,

here's a  collision course that could get scary, a drunk Kim Jong Un http://nypost.com/2016/12/14/drunk-kim-jong-un-forces-officials-to-write-apology-letters-then-forgets-it/

ironic that his use of Twitter put Trump in the White House and now being shunned,

here's a  collision course that could get scary, a drunk Kim Jong Un http://nypost.com/2016/12/14/drunk-kim-jong-un-forces-officials-to-write-apology-letters-then-forgets-it/

i mean everything but his tax returns

I have been trying to figure out the Tillerson selection — from my guess as to Trump 's perspective, and giving a heaping portion of benefit of the doubt. Here is what I have come up with: throughout his campaign, and now in these days of being President-elect, Trump has consistently expressed his desire for improving  relations with Russia. Conspicuously, he has not done the same in regards to China. With China, it has been more threats and warnings about there being a new sheriff in town. Trump sees Russia as a more natural ally, one that we can do "business" with. He has done lots of business with Russian interests. He believes that a business approach is one the Russians understand, and that can be used to reason with them on all issues. plus, the Russians need  their ties to the American economy and Americam businesses. the wealth of Putin and his cronies is tied up in this system. Witness the contracts Russia has with Exxon Mobil for Arctic oil exploration, currently dormant because of sanctions imposed due to Crimea and Ukraine. In sum, Trump believes he can deal successfully with Russia in a businessman to businessman level, which probably is how he views everything. The same is not as true with China. The ideology is a stronger driver there and the trade imbalance provides China with more flexibility to withstand pressure exerted by the U.S. So, that brings us to Tillerson, the surprise choice for Secretary of State who came out of nowhere in the last week or so to get the nod. What are his credentials for this job? His main credential appears to be that as head of Excon Mobil he has had extensive business relations in Russia, has brokered major deals there, and has a rather longstanding business relationship with Putin himself. The Russians  like him and know they can do business with him.  If Trump's view is to cultivate Russia as an ally, one that can be counted on as leverage against China, this may appear to make sense. Of course, what I have painted here is way too simple of a foreign policy picture. Still, one might be able to discern the emerging poles of Trump's foreign policy tent. An awful lot riding on a new relationship with Russia — and conducting foreign policy and seeing the world through a businessman's prism. Right now, with the scant information I have read about Tillerson, it is the only way I can make sense of his selection, nothing against him as an individual, it is just that I see little evidence of his having been steeped much in the intricacies of the Byzantine world of foreign policy. What Trump sees as his main qualification — his relationship with Putin and other top Russians - is what makes others (McCain, Graham, Rubio) nervous. If nothing else, it is an unorthodox pick. 

in light of all the stuff this guy put out there (and he put a lot)

i'm thinking if that didn't sway people i doubt his tax returns would have made difference (esp with his supporters)

of course i could be wrong

in light of all the stuff this guy put out there (and he put a lot)

i'm thinking if that didn't sway people i doubt his tax returns would have made difference (esp with his supporters)

of course i could be wrong

The reason his tax returns are a big deal is because of his refusal to release them. He was born into wealth, he didn't go from rags to riches; and his riches are probably greatly exaggerated.

i was referring to his appointees

however a father helping his son (i help mine) and tax returns (as long as they're ok with the irs) shouldn't really have any bearing on who you are

money leaves a trail and i'm sure if there were something to it we'd know by now (or i'd like to think we would know by now)

in today's environment laundering money isn't that easy (there are gov lists for suspects)

my primary concern with trump and clinton is warmongering 

peace
 

I would argue that he hasn't been all that successful. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and daddy helped him out - a lot. Also, why will he STILL not release his tax returns - the ONLY presidential candidate anyone can remember who hasn't? Perhaps because in addition to revealing extensive financial ties to Russia, they'll also point out that he's not worth anywhere near what he claims to be worth.

Still prefering the snake above the rhinoceros?
 

I'm glad someone finally pointed this out. But, given a totally clean slate, you think the House would take Trump? Out of anyone they could name? I think they'd take Ryan.

I would argue that he hasn't been all that successful. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and daddy helped him out - a lot. Also, why will he STILL not release his tax returns - the ONLY presidential candidate anyone can remember who hasn't? Perhaps because in addition to revealing extensive financial ties to Russia, they'll also point out that he's not worth anywhere near what he claims to be worth.

i'm not necessarily paranoid about successful people

and i don't know a lot about some of these picks

i'll stick with the default (cronyism?)

i'd like to see someone that understands tools

i'd like to see someone that understands trolls