http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028438093Oh my.
Cyrano (9,647 posts) Fri Jan 6, 2017, 12:53 PM
More Trump insanity: All U.S. Ambassadors told to resign
Our incoming emperor has put out word that every United States Ambassador is to resign by Jan. 20th, Inauguration Day. That's two weeks from today.
There are about 260 some odd ambassadors who represent the U.S. in countries around the world. Existing ambassadors are given a grace period under a new administration because newly appointed ambassadors have to be confirmed by the senate and that takes time.
Soo … we are about to enter a period during which communications between the United States, and the leaders of virtually every country on this planet, will require a direct line to an orange maniac who might be in the White House, Trump Tower, or Mar-a-Lago, and who may or may not be in the mood to take calls.
Most sane people understand that Trump is nuts. But I don’t think we have fully grasped how totally ignorant, uncaring and out of touch he is.
The inherent dangers here are incalculable. The only thing we know for sure is that the “dark side” is very strong in our incoming ruler. And we may all pay an immense price for this much sooner than we anticipated.
Another one of these stupid whinings of Skins's island's biggest whiner.
The ambassadors were notified on December 23, giving them almost a month's notice. There's twice the time in a "month" that there's in "two weeks."
Ambassadors, when they take the job, automatically assume that if there's a change in the executive administration of the country, they might, or might not, keep their jobs. The smart ones assume they're not going to, and prepare for it.
So whoop-dee-do, Cry-o.
Wounded Bear (12,588 posts) Fri Jan 6, 2017, 01:13 PM
10. Meh, most ambassadorships are like that...
There are only a few to key countries that actually go to skilled/experienced diplomats. This has been true for a while, probably since the beginning. These are the under the radar pay-for-play jobs in every administration. I have no doubt it'll be worse under Trump, but it's not new.
Ignoring the snidery of the last comment, ^^^ is basically true.
Cyrano (9,647 posts) Fri Jan 6, 2017, 01:23 PM
12. He's told them to resign BY Jan 20th
Nonetheless, this is just one more indication, (as if we needed one), as to how incredibly ignorant and dangerous Trump, and those around him, are.
I'd imagine that leaders of civilized countries around the world are speaking with each other and forming a unified plan of how to deal with the U.S. And take that to it's larger implication. That includes all of us. It seems that planet Earth is about to become a much more dangerous place.
I'm having trouble sleeping almost every single night. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.
Oh dear. Poor dear boy, Cry-o. Can't sleep.
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world wide wally (7,325 posts) Fri Jan 6, 2017, 01:28 PM
13. I just hope the CIA goes full throttle and arrests this prick for treason
He likes going to court.
Let him have his day.
Cyrano (9,647 posts) Fri Jan 6, 2017, 01:42 PM
14. Sorry, but the CIA can't arrest a president
Nonetheless, "We The People" never really get to learn what the CIA has done or not done. (Unless a criminal like Dick Cheney betrays a top operative.)
But here's the rub. Day one, the Orange Creature will appoint his own choice to head up the CIA. Not to mention the heads of every other government agency and dept.
Even so, Trump doesn't understand the size and complexity of the United States government. Making "quick" changes is like trying to turn around a battleship in a lake in Central Park.
