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Well, lets see how it goes. God Speed Mr. Tillerson if you're the nominee and next US SoS.
Under Rex Tillerson's leadership, ExxonMobil struck oil this summer drilling in Russia's Arctic region, despite U.S. sanctions against Kremlin-controlled partner Rosneft. Back home, Tillerson has urged an end to the decades-old ban on exporting U.S. crude oil and also supports lifting regulatory constraints on the building of projects to export liquefied natural gas. As CEO of the world's most valuable publicly traded oil company, Tillerson presides over an operation that has generated $34 billion in net income in the past year, and paid more than $80 billion in taxes."
Dafuck does any of that have to do with being Secretary of State?
It begins. Y'all Rumpbots are about to see why plunking a business type into government is an inherently bad idea. Actually you're already seeing, QED.
Can't say we didn't warn ya.
He is as qualified to be Secretary of State as the socialist community organizer was to become president of these US of A.
But
There are several reasons, however, why his unique experience would make him an unusually effective Secretary of State.
- Negotiation: He is an experienced and accomplished negotiator. Historically, the secretary of state need not lead negotiations at the table, as Secretary Kerry appears to have done in the nuclear negotiations with Iran, but he must be in charge of the negotiations. Tillerson has experience running negotiations for everything from land-use rights to labor issues to transportation deals. Under his leadership, Exxon has negotiated with foreign and U.S. governments and major international conglomerates.
- Management: As the chief executive of a $370 billion global company with operations in approximately 50 countries, Tillerson has experience managing a large operation. The scope and range of operations at Exxon is tremendous, including: oil exploration, construction, logistics, high technology research and development, marketing, sales, human resources, compliance and, of course, pumping oil. The Secretary of State runs an institution with a budget of $65.9 billion that operates in nearly every country in the world and includes a wide array of operations, including: visa services, services for Americans abroad, national security participation, trade promotion, diplomatic security and, of course, high level diplomacy. Compared to a politician, academic or diplomat, Tillerson clearly has the managerial experience.
- World Leadership: Tillerson has diplomatic experience – representing Exxon instead of the United States . He knows world leaders and understands their motivations. Tillerson has had to address the concerns of foreign leaders, incentivize them to work with him. This mirrors U.S. needs: a top diplomat who realistically addresses the motivations of foreign leaders and convinces them to work with—not against—the U.S.
- Private Sector Work Ethic: Tillerson joined Exxon in 1975, and was promoted for his accomplishment. Tillerson would not be satisfied to travel the world and pose for photo-opts. Exxon has been amongst the most profitable global companies because of its accomplishments. Tillerson could bring that drive for success to represent the U.S. around the world.
- Conflicts of Interest: One of the loudest complaints about a Tillerson post in the State Department is that his ties to Exxon cannot be easily severed because he has equity and vesting options in the company. There are two problems with this argument: First, the U.S. regularly has private sector executives take major roles in other federal departments. For example, the Treasury Secretary has frequently come from Wall Street. Second, if private sector entanglement becomes a litmus test, the U.S. will not be able to benefit from private sector experience and talent.
- Ties to Foreign Leaders: Some have argued that Tillerson, as a representative of Exxon, has built a relationship with Russia, receiving an award from Putin and opposing sanctions against that country. Many pundits view this association negatively, yet, at the same time, consider Iowa governor Terry Brandstad’s friendly ties to Chinese president Xi Jinping a positive component of his appointment as Ambassador to China. CNN said Brandstad was “uniquely well-suited because of his close relationship with Xi.” The main difference here is that Brandstad built his relationship with China a representative of Iowa while Tillerson built his relationship with Russia (and other countries) as a representative of Exxon. As Secretary of State, Tiller would instead represent the interests of the United States.
- Energy and the Environment: Environmentalists would likely complain about an energy company executive taking a top role in government, but Tillerson can point to Exxon’s decades of leading work in alternative energy. In fact, Tillerson’s experience in the energy industry is a distinct advantage. For example, he knows how energy can be used to pressure China to adopt fair trade practices.
- Loyalty: This should be the primary focus of the Senate confirmation process because Tillerson’s experience and skill is already well demonstrated. After over 40 years at Exxon, can Tillerson adjust to a new employer with new responsibilities and a new allegiance? President-elect Trump, his advisors and the Senate will make a determination on this. There is nothing in Tillerson’s history to suggest that he would be disloyal and in fact, he has run a company that has been a backbone of American economic growth for over 100 years.
Dude , What a fucking resume !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude, what a long list of fucking rationalized bullshit.
Particularly number five. I think that's my favorite. Let's not shut the DC revolving door because ------ because ----- um, because the revolving door exists. Yeah that's the ticket. Hyuk hyuk.
Moronic.
The list was put together by the best business magazine in America: Forbes.
They were spot on.
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Interesting...they set Trump's fortune at $3.7B. Over 7 Billion less than Mr. Trump claims:
Donald Trump's Fortune Falls $800 Million To $3.7 Billion
I wonder why Mr. Trump would be lying about it?
OK, I said We don't want a career politician in there... he's not a career politician which is a good thing
Successful people are good to have in thereOK, I said We don't want a career politician in there... he's not a career politician which is a good thing
He is a career crony capitalist. ExxonMobil still had lobbyists in Washington during his time as CEO.
He will be our next Secretary of State
Successful people are good to have in there
I don't rely/believe in the nanny state
He will be our next Secretary of State
It is really quite pathetic that you tools cheer on assholes that don't give a fuck about you.
He's been with them for many decades, he's an engineer. That's a very respectable job
He started as an engineer for them and worked his way up… That's what capitalism is all aboutHe's been with them for many decades, he's an engineer. That's a very respectable job
His job is CEO. During his time as CEO, ExxonMobil has been responsible for hundreds of blatant human right violations. Very respectable indeed......
I'm a capitalist through and through… capitalism has never failed me
He started as an engineer for them and worked his way up… That's what capitalism is about
I know I can't rely on any type of government whatsoever for a better life… Life is what I make it everything else is just an excuse.I'm a capitalist through and through… capitalism has never failed me
Then you should be angry at the crony "capitalists" taking power under Donald Trump. They are parasitic socialists through and through.
Sounds real familiar, cheese dick.
There is no such thing as an earthly saint… You don't seem like the delusional type when it comes to people, but maybe?He started as an engineer for them and worked his way up… That's what capitalism is about
No, capitalism is about the usage of capital, as per the definition of capitalism.
It is irrelevant how he became the monster that we see today. Even Hitler was once an artist.
