“Today, the idea that a cadre of nonpartisan civil servants can loyally serve presidents of either party in pursuit of shared national interests — a bedrock principle of the country’s approach to foreign policy since World War II — is under attack.” By the freaking president.*
“The new Russia adviser at the White House — the third in just six months — has no meaningful background on the subject. The only expert on Ukraine has never spoken with President Trump, only been mocked by him publicly.” Trump has Rudy running Ukraine policy.
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv will soon be without its highest-ranking diplomat for the second time in a year, as another ambassador departs after being undermined by the U.S. president and his personal attorney.” Bill Taylor is a hero, stepping up when Pompeo asked. Where is Pompeo?
“For decades, the GOP cast itself as the champion of the FBI, CIA, Pentagon and other national security institutions. But over the past three years, Republicans have repeatedly turned on those agencies when necessary to protect Trump’s presidency.” GOP does Putin’s bidding.
“Trump has intentionally fostered internal friction, sowing tension among subordinates as a management tactic, current and former White House officials said. But he also inadvertently hired advisers who are repelled by his crude behavior” Worst president* ever.
“Fiona Hill, the former top Russia adviser at the White House, has endured obscene phone calls to her home phone, according to people familiar with the matter, and vicious assaults from far-right media. Her daughter has been sacred. Neither should be intimidated by thug Trump.
“Alex Jones, the conspiracy monger who operates the Infowars website, devoted much of his Nov. 22 broadcast to smears against Hill. ‘I want her ass indicted,’ Jones said. ‘I want her indicted for perjury. Today. Indict that whore.’ Said guilty bad self-avowed performance artist.
All quotes are from this article. We are in a dangerous place- all this collateral damage caused by Trump and his minions. Bannon is also quoted in the piece. Enough said. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
