Well, the party that was Trump’s ’24 win is over…now brace yourself for the mother of all (political) hangovers.
Like many other classical liberal, bleeding heart, antiwar, pinko peaceniks out there…I was relieved to hear that Trump decided not to return neocon warhawks, Pompeo and Haley to his cabinet. Sadly, my relief was short-lived when I saw some of Trump’s ‘new’ picks.
To give you an idea, here’s a short-list sample of some of the swamp and blob creatures Trump is pulling into his orbit:
MARCO RUBIO: Secretary of State
The puzzling thing about this appointment is that Trump and Rubio have a history of smearing each other. That aside, Marco wants to increase defence spending to counter “the China threat.” (For the record, the US military budget currently stands at nearly $900 billion p/a – more than the next 10 countries, combined.) Rubio also wants to be “more aggressive” on China (and Venezuela, and Iran) and has pledged unwavering US support for Israel’s ‘war’ in Gaza”.
(Somebody needs to explain to this guy that a ‘war’ (as Bill Hicks said) “is when TWO armies are fighting.”)
MIKE WALTZ: Secretary of Defense
Has echoed Trump’s call to “let Israel finish the job.” He also wants to apply “maximum pressure” on Iran. Walz expressed concerns that the US is “too bogged down in the Middle East and Ukraine” and wants this administration to “focus on China, and arm Taiwan to the teeth.”
Another rabid, pro-Zionist, Waltz is also a big believer in the Red Heifers, the Rapture, Armageddon, Judgement Day and the Second Coming. Just the kinda guy we want standing behind the zealous Zionist leader of a nuclear superpower.
JOHN RATCLIFFE: CIA Director
Believes that “China poses the greatest threat to America, democracy and freedom worldwide, since WW2.” (Uhm, no, Mr RATcliffe. As history has clearly recorded, it is YOUR country, and its lapdog (NATO) allies – along with Israel – who are collectively the greatest threat to humanity since WW2.)
According to Antiwar.com, Ratcliffe is also a big fan of “sweeping government surveillance powers.” He lobbied for the extension of Section 702 of FISA, a law that allows the government to spy on US citizens without a warrant; exactly the kind of Draconian legislation that the US constantly accuses China of.
MIKE HUCKABEE: US Ambassador to Israel
Mike’s adamant that “There’s no such thing as a West Bank. It’s Judea and Samaria.” He also believes“there’s no such thing as a settlement or occupation, they’re communities, neighbourhoods and cities.”
(Yeah, have you seen what’s left of those “communities and neighbourhoods” lately, Mike? Have you seen the constant stream of horrifying images of carnage coming out of Gaza?)
ELISE STEFANIK: Ambassador to UN
Another staunch pro-Zionist and anti-Iran Warhawk, Stefanik is hellbent on arming, funding and aiding Israel – “without conditions“. Earlier this year she bashed Biden for delaying a shipment of 2000-pound bombs destined for Bedlam Bibi. Last year she spearheaded the clampdown on college students (and their professors) for protesting US support for Israel.
Stefanik also seems to have a penchant for repeatedly playing the good old, go-to, trusty, tried and tested, overused…A-card: Antisemitic. Which, nearly 8 decades later, clearly still has the power to shut down criticism, discourse and debate, and guilt-trip the whole world into giving Israel exactly what they want.
PETE HEGSETH: Secretary of Defense
This appointment has everyone in the Beltway and Defence community going “huh?” Sure, he’s an ex-soldier, but he’s also the co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend..? Okay, whatever. I suppose he couldn’t do any worse than his predecessor.
Like his neocon counterparts, Hegseth is also anti-China and Iran. He is convinced that “China is building an army to defeat America.” Of course, Pete too is a fanatical advocate of Zionist Israel, and presented a series for Fox Nation called; “Battle in the Holy Land.”
KRISTI NOEM: Homeland Security Secretary
This South Dakota Governor was banned by NAI tribes from entering one-fifth of her own state. In March this year Noem introduced a bill (spurred by the Israel lobby) titled; “Ensuring the Security of God’s Chosen People.” The bill was created to shut down any public criticism of Israel by branding it (yes, you guessed it) “Antisemitic”.
Oh, and…she shot her dog.
That’s just a small taste of Trump’s line-up, folks. Do any of those picks look like bunny-hugging, anti-war, peaceniks to you?
DO YOU SEE WHERE THIS IS ALL HEADING..?
Trump ran on the campaign promise that he was going to STOP all the wars and put America First. Then he turns around and appoints a bunch of pro-Zionist, neocon Warhawks…who are only too happy to put Israel first, by backing Bibi to the hilt in a war with Iran.
Analysts and pundits are saying it’s almost as if Miriam Adelson and the MIC hand-picked Trump’s team for him. Kinda like the time Wall Street superbank, Citigroup picked Obama’s cabinet.
What’s next, Big Don…putting Darth Vader in charge of Space Force?
THIS IS ISRAEL, NOT AMERICA FIRST
Perhaps Grayzone Editor, Max Blumenthal was right when he said, in a recent interview with Judge Napolitano; “This is the most Israel Firstadministration in US history.
This is not MAGA…it’s MIGA: Make ISRAEL great again.”
Which means…we all just got played. Again.
What say you, SA? Will Trump’s new administration keep his campaign promise and put America First? Will they MAGA…or MIGA?
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