08-01-2017, 12:31 AM
(07-31-2017, 10:00 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: It seems rather obvious to me that Scaramucci getting the can was a condition of Kelly's to take the CoS job. I have a different opinion from Matt in regards to Kelly's hiring, I think this will ultimately work in the administration's favor. Surrounding himself with military men is probably Trump's best move. They have several qualities that will enable them to work for Trump effectively. First, Trump has a large amount of respect for career military guys. Second, it is ingrained in service members that you do not publicly criticize elected officials. Thirdly, they have the discipline to keep Trump on task/message without ruffling Trump's feather due to reasons one and two. I think the diplomacy aspect of the CoS is a bit overstated, in any event at this point they needed a task master will bring order to chaos.
As much as Trump can, and has, screwed up, he is in a unique position in our nations history. He is the POTUS and has no political baggage, he is ultimately beholden to no one for his position (except, of course, the voters). If he is kept on task he could accomplish things no other POTUS could contemplate
He isn't respectful to military men at all. Claiming he received the same training at a prep school for spoiled brats as active duty soldiers is slap in the face to all those soldiers. He knows as much as the generals. He doesn't have any regard for POWs. Hell, he probably thinks Purple Hearts are for losers who get shot.
