[NEW] I know I get criticized for picking on new pres but

[dezailoooooo]

when does he take responsibility for what comes out of his mouth...the man is soon to be the spokesman for our country...will be dealing with leaders of other nations..big, small..yet daily more poor speek from the man..theres the dissing of gold star family..then just the other day, getting p off with a actress that said some negatives against him, which means he has to respond by some stupid tweet..and as usual a incorrect one..Meryl Streek ..not a good actress..[ Donald...WRONG] and now upsetting the folks over at the "ANNE FRANK CENTER...I expect a tweet claiming that the Ann story not such a tragedy..hey they dared to compklain and diss the man..
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www.yahoo.com/news/anne-frank-center-trumps-nazi-quip-insults-holocaust-survivors-202518411.html
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Anne Frank Center: Trump’s ‘Nazi’ quip insults Holocaust survivors

Yahoo NewsJanuary 11, 2017
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect is calling upon President-elect Donald Trump to apologize for comparing the United States to Nazi Germany.

Steven Goldstein, the executive director of the center, released a scathing statement on Wednesday saying the celebrity businessman’s comment was an insult to Americans and victims of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich.

“It is a despicable insult to Holocaust survivors around the world and to the nation he is about to lead, that Donald Trump compares America to Nazi Germany,” Goldstein said. “The president-elect has denigrated our nation and its commitment to freedom on the eve of his inauguration. He must retract his tweet and apologize to survivors and to our entire nation.”

The Anne Frank Center is the U.S. chapter of a worldwide network of organizations dedicated to fighting prejudice and honoring Anne Frank’s diary and legacy. The Trump statement that provoked such a strong reaction was characteristically posted to Twitter.

“Intelligence agencies should never have allowed this fake news to ‘leak’ into the public. One last shot at me. Are we living in Nazi Germany?” Trump wrote Wednesday morning
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It seems that the Donalds transition team is not quite up to date in how the office of the POTUS is staffed or run..I am guess because it was pictured as a left leaning, 
Democratic fictional regime, none of his staff ever watched the long running populer TV show.."West Wing"
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talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-trump-help-transition

Personally after the years of  BS of questioning his citizenship and his recent even more personal attacks against him AND his spouse..I would have showed him around as he has done and for the rest..let him just pound sand..doubt the Donald will appreciate the help and at the first time of trouble will just start blaming all the trouble on the former party and leader of that party..Leopards don't change their spots so quickly.

"Following his meeting last week with President-elect Donald Trump, President Obama decided he needed to spend more time than a president typically would guiding Trump's transition to the White House, according to a Sunday Wall Street Journal report.



At the meeting, Trump seemed surprised by the duties of the president, and his staff seemed unaware that the entire administration staff had to be replaced, according to the Wall Street Journal."

[emma1420]

It doesn't surprise me that Mr. Trump who has never held any sort of elected office before would be ignorant to the the various staff he would need.  Although it says quite about his team if they were at least clued in.

I actually think though his ignorance may be a blessing.   The more time he spends with Obama the better.  Trump is easily influenced, and if Obama can influence his behavior and conduct in a positive way, then I think it's a positive thing for the country.

[dezailoooooo]

Nov 14, 2016 12:02:49 GMT -5 emma1420 said:

It doesn't surprise me that Mr. Trump who has never held any sort of elected office before would be ignorant to the the various staff he would need.  Although it says quite about his team if they were at least clued in.

I actually think though his ignorance may be a blessing.   The more time he spends with Obama the better.  Trump is easily influenced, and if Obama can influence his behavior and conduct in a positive way, then I think it's a positive thing for the country.

nice way to think about it but don't think the Donald would be up for that or for matter Obama would want to spend lots of time as his successor plans to dismantle all of his legislation and executive decisions that were made because opposition was not going to work with him for the past six years..personally he, Obama and spouse are in for a nice long vacation..he and possibly his wife too should get a nice book deal..he's entitled as she is too...Time to make a few bucks..

[Wisconsin Beth]

Cynic that I can be, I'm guessing now that it's public knowledge he won't spend much time talking with Obama.

[rob base]

What does surprise is all the weight people put into all of these reporters and writers ideas about how things ARE going and how they WILL go.

Pretty much 97% of reporters and writers were WRONG about Trump's chances of winning......but now all of a sudden they know what they are talking about again.....

[dezailoooooo]

Nov 14, 2016 21:40:04 GMT -5 rob base said:

What does surprise is all the weight people put into all of these reporters and writers ideas about how things ARE going and how they WILL go.

Pretty much 97% of reporters and writers were WRONG about Trump's chances of winning......but now all of a sudden they know what they are talking about again.....

They did the best they could with information gathered or given them...whether information given was correct..I am guessing overall..no...and to be honest, not realizing how upset and disenfranchised so many folks in the heartland are so unhappy...I had no clue...also, and please no playing race card yadda, yadda...the nation is very racial...it is more so then I thought...I see none of that...well almost none of that..see a bit of it but over all it is normally not a topic of conversation...but it is I realized a big part of some folks lives...

That so many woman did not support Hillery was a surprise to me..also how many college educated also didn' t support her and how many % of white men really went for the Donald and how many of both sexes excused the Donalds preditary habits..his glee on not paying federal taxes..smart move...stiffing sub contractors, back in the day being found guilty of keeping minorities out of his buildings..being fined....his programs to be pushed summed up by "trust me"...rape for c sakes..his own words recorded and one here actually in answer to that being brought up answered as a reply to that... .......un f-----g believable...

[countrygirl]

Unless he can get it together, his presidency will be a disaster. Prepared, I doubt it, they are not

beyond the nasty things said about the president and anyone else, typical right wing crap.

And the people he is bringing in, he is draining the swamp alright, right into his administration.

There are more failed old retreads then I can believe. When will he drag in Palin and a Cheney

to make it complete.

They were right there is nothing to fear but fear itself and you damn well better fear this bunch

and be prepared. Unless it changes dramatically we are in for a long hard ride.

I saw on my facebook page people trying to give him credit for an auto deal struck in 2015,

saying he has brought jobs back already.  Really?

[rob base]

Yep the same peeps "predicting" his presidency will be a disaster are the same geniuses (news media, "intellects, & peeps on these boards) that predicted he would never win.

So I put a lot of stock in their predictions

[Gardening Grandma]

from the same story it seems that Team Trump was unaware that the entire presidential staff working in the West Wing had to be replaced at the end of Mr. Obama’s term.

Wouldn't you think someone on his team would have known that?

[rob base]

Settle down. First of all it is NOT true that he HAS to replace everyone. It's UNUSUAL, but he could choose to keep all / most of them. Of course some of them may not want to work for Trump. There is nothing saying they HAVE to be replaced.

Even high level appointees can cross over administrations (Gates was SecDef for both Bish & Obama)

2nd of all, yes it is very surprising that a campaign that was "destined" to lose concentrated all its effort on winning the campaign instead of concentrating on transition planning.

We are all doomed I tell you. DOOMED!

I suggest you all sell all your stocks. Build doomsday shelters. Or move to Canada. Oh wait a lot of u claimed u were going to sell everything and possibly move. How's that working out so far?

[Waffle]

Instead of Canada, Democrats from deep red states should move in mass to places like Florida and Ohio where their votes could make a difference.

[Deleted]

I emptied our investment account. Too uncertain for me right now. It's up, I'm out. I'm ok with my decision all around.

I'm wait and see on moving. I'd rather protest and work to see how the next two years go. I need to get one house done and one ready for sale anyway. Being liquid has me much calmer anyway. I've got options.

[Ryan]

Sure, I trust what the media has to say about this.  

[countrygirl]

Yes, we divested and also went cash on some. We are prepared in that way.

I don't know what will happen but I don't feel good about all this.

[countrygirl]

Sounds like his transition team is non existant, he can't even go to the

briefings, likely trying to make Obama come to Trump towers. Sounds

like his kids are helping run the shots. Christy is out because he prosecuted

a SIL's dad and put him in prison. Apparently he was ready to lead the

team, also kicked out two security advisors already. Another guy previously

had said look to work on their team now has said stay away, to much

fighting.

There is a document both have to sign, the new team saying they will

not divulge info from the outgoing and the incoming to do the same and its

not been signed by Trumps people.

[Gardening Grandma]

Apparently the total  staff that needs to be replaced is about 4000. 

The PE is midnight tweeting complaints about reports he lost the popular vote.

Mike Rogers' abrubt resignation

The appointment of a sexist white nationalist, anti-Jew to advise has raised concerns

Questions are being raised about giving top secret clearances to his kids (who will be managing the family business) so they can also act as "unpaid national security advisors"


www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/trump-transition.html

[Gardening Grandma]

Nov 15, 2016 9:20:57 GMT -5 rob base said:

Settle down. First of all it is NOT true that he HAS to replace everyone. It's UNUSUAL, but he could choose to keep all / most of them. Of course some of them may not want to work for Trump. There is nothing saying they HAVE to be replaced.

Even high level appointees can cross over administrations (Gates was SecDef for both Bish & Obama)

2nd of all, yes it is very surprising that a campaign that was "destined" to lose concentrated all its effort on winning the campaign instead of concentrating on transition planning.

We are all doomed I tell you. DOOMED!

I suggest you all sell all your stocks. Build doomsday shelters. Or move to Canada. Oh wait a lot of u claimed u were going to sell everything and possibly move. How's that working out so far?

Are you kidding?  

[Opti]

Nov 15, 2016 14:24:58 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apparently the total  staff that needs to be replaced is about 4000. 

The PE is midnight tweeting complaints about reports he lost the popular vote.

Mike Rogers' abrubt resignation

The appointment of a sexist white nationalist, anti-Jew to advise has raised concerns

Questions are being raised about giving top secret clearances to his kids (who will be managing the family business) so they can also act as "unpaid national security advisors"


www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/trump-transition.html

This should be a big issue but no one seems to be talking about it. One expects family to be involved in a campaign because a candidate cannot be everywhere. His kids and Jared will be a big part of his Presidency whether we want it to be or not. They should not have top secret clearances. There is a thin enough pretend wall with the running of Trump's businesses January on. No need to move in the entire extended family and bless conflicts of interest.

[Opti]

Almost forgot.  to Ben Carson for being realistic and turning down a post in Trump's administration. Smart to know what you are up for or not.

[Gardening Grandma]

Nov 15, 2016 14:37:15 GMT -5 Opti said:

Nov 15, 2016 14:24:58 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apparently the total  staff that needs to be replaced is about 4000. 

The PE is midnight tweeting complaints about reports he lost the popular vote.

Mike Rogers' abrubt resignation

The appointment of a sexist white nationalist, anti-Jew to advise has raised concerns

Questions are being raised about giving top secret clearances to his kids (who will be managing the family business) so they can also act as "unpaid national security advisors"


www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/trump-transition.html

This should be a big issue but no one seems to be talking about it. One expects family to be involved in a campaign because a candidate cannot be everywhere. His kids and Jared will be a big part of his Presidency whether we want it to be or not. They should not have top secret clearances. There is a thin enough pretend wall with the running of Trump's businesses January on. No need to move in the entire extended family and bless conflicts of interest.

All the more reasons to put his assets into a blind trust. He wants his kids to be part of the Presidency AND manage the business.   No conflict of interest there.....

[ken a.k.a OMK]

I'm not sure all his picks will pass.

Eligibility for access to classified information, commonly known as a security clearance, is granted only to those for whom an appropriate personnel security background investigation has been completed. It must be determined that the individual’s personal and professional history indicates loyalty to the United States, strength of character, trustworthiness, honesty, reliability, discretion, and sound judgment, as well as freedom from conflicting allegiances and potential for coercion, and a willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling, and protection of classified information. A determination of eligibility for access to such information is a discretionary security decision based on judgments by appropriately trained adjudicative personnel. Eligibility will be granted only where facts and circumstances indicate access to classified information is clearly consistent with the national security interests of the United States. Access to classified information will be terminated when an individual no longer has need for access.

[grumpyhermit]

Nov 15, 2016 14:53:14 GMT -5 ken a.k.a OMK said:

I'm not sure all his picks will pass.

Eligibility for access to classified information, commonly known as a security clearance, is granted only to those for whom an appropriate personnel security background investigation has been completed. It must be determined that the individual’s personal and professional history indicates loyalty to the United States, strength of character, trustworthiness, honesty, reliability, discretion, and sound judgment, as well as freedom from conflicting allegiances and potential for coercion, and a willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling, and protection of classified information. A determination of eligibility for access to such information is a discretionary security decision based on judgments by appropriately trained adjudicative personnel. Eligibility will be granted only where facts and circumstances indicate access to classified information is clearly consistent with the national security interests of the United States. Access to classified information will be terminated when an individual no longer has need for access.

Too bad the President doesn't have to go through the same security clearance.

[dezailoooooo]

Nov 15, 2016 14:24:58 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apparently the total  staff that needs to be replaced is about 4000. 

The PE is midnight tweeting complaints about reports he lost the popular vote.

Mike Rogers' abrubt resignation

The appointment of a sexist white nationalist, anti-Jew to advise has raised concerns

Questions are being raised about giving top secret clearances to his kids (who will be managing the family business) so they can also act as "unpaid national security advisors"


www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/trump-transition.html

Regarding the top secret on his older kids...was discussed on CNN yesterday...mentioned the family discuss everything...this might just be to protect Trump himself...inadvertaintly letting kids know secrets inadvertaintly in conversation..might want them to advice him..much trust there..Supposedly Hillery did NOT  have top secret clearance first two years of Bills reign...after that not sure...Personally I think it should be up to the President to recommend and then let security folks give final ok after investigations..

[ken a.k.a OMK]

If Trump can't keep secrets then he doesn't deserve to be POTUS and won't be for long. I don't care if it's his family, the press or Putin. Quick way to get impeached. I'm not sure he understands security clearance and need to know. This isn't like running a business. 

[grumpyhermit]

Nov 15, 2016 15:55:10 GMT -5 ken a.k.a OMK said:

If Trump can't keep secrets then he doesn't deserve to be POTUS and won't be for long. I don't care if it's his family, the press or Putin. Quick way to get impeached. I'm not sure he understands security clearance and need to know. This isn't like running a business. 

His lack of a basic understanding of how the government is run was quite evident during parts of his campaign. I think we are going to see all of those deficiencies more and more as time passes.

[Deleted]

Nov 15, 2016 7:34:13 GMT -5 deminmaine said:

At this point I am quite curious to see how he and the Republicans get along.



Some of the rumours do give me the heebie jeebies tho. Laura Ingraham for PRESS SEC? AAAAAARRRRRGHHH!!!!!!

I can't stand even the tone of her nasally voice, let alone the garbage that spews out. Say it ain't so!

[toshmanta]

This is only a rumour so don't quote me, but i hear all 4000 replacement staff will be ex beauty queens who must wear bikinis when DT, is about, seemingly Hugh Heffner is doing most of the recruitment.

POTUS is a sex pest's dream.

[rob base]

How have you all missed the story that the campaign is in disarray??

www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/politics/mikes-rogers-leaves-trump-transition-team/index.html

[Gardening Grandma]

Nov 15, 2016 21:09:41 GMT -5 rob base said:

How have you all missed the story that the campaign is in disarray??

www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/politics/mikes-rogers-leaves-trump-transition-team/index.html

It wasn't missed. See post #18

More abour Rogers (from the above link
Rogers chaired the House Intelligence Committee while he was in Congress and is an Army veteran and former FBI agent with an expertise in national security
He has also been critical of Russia's role in recent hacking episodes, including the hacks of Democratic political groups during the election which the US government attributed to high levels of Russian government. Trump repeatedly declined to acknowledge Russia's role, saying the evidence was inconclusive.

[Gardening Grandma]

Yesterday's events in the transition (sources included)

11/15/2016: NYT: Mike Rogers, who handles national security for the transition, abruptly resigns
(NBC - one source calls it a “Stalinesque purge”)
NYT: Transition effort “frozen” because Pence hasn’t yet signed legally required paperwork. Issues with wording of document.
Weekly Standard: Says Roger ousted due to criticism over insufficient Benghazi investigation. Benghazi survivors have criticized him.
Eliot Cohen tweets: “After exchange w Trump transition team, changed my recommendation: stay away. They're angry, arrogant, screaming "you LOST!" Will be ugly.”
Ben Carson says he won’t take admin job
Bloomberg: Rogers ouster “a firing, orchestrated by Kushner,” because of Christie. Armitage and Paulson in the mix for State?
Bloomberg: Kevin O’Connor of Steve Cohen’s firm in charge of transition’s DOJ appointments
HuffPo: Still no Pence document by 4:30. Agencies frozen, unable to communicate. Difficulty finding GOPers interested, particularly on national security. People don’t want to work with Flynn.
NBC: Trump has asked for Jared Kushner to sit in on his presidential daily briefings
Politico: GOP foreign policy professionals now deeply pessimistic about who Trump will pick
Around 8 PM: White House finally got that document from Pence
WaPo: Flynn and Kushner are now controlling who gets natsec posts
CNN: Tom Cotton being considered for Defense
Politico: Trump had been leaning toward naming Bannon chief of staff till Kushner stepped in
“When he gathered both men [Priebus and Bannon] to explain their jobs before sending that release out, Trump spoke for more than 30 minutes and “laid out a very unstructured chain of command,” a source said.”
WSJ: Pence orders removal of all lobbyists from transition team
Matthew Freedman, running NSC planning, fired bc he came in with Christie.
Frank Gaffney, Rep. Pete Hoekstra, Rep. Devin Nunes brought in.
Trump ditches his press pool to go to a steakhouse