Breaking: Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

[Onyx]

I know I can't rely on any type of government whatsoever for better life… Life is what I make it everything else is just an excuse.
Less government in life the better

Is that what you see going on? Less government?

Man, wake the fuck up! That is the exact opposite of what is going on.

 

[Rustic]

I know I can't rely on any type of government whatsoever for better life… Life is what I make it everything else is just an excuse.
Less government in life the better

Is that what you see going on? Less government?

Man, wake the fuck up! That is the exact opposite of what is going on.

Less regulation means less government… Fact

 

[Onyx]

There is no such thing as an earthly saint… You don't seem like the delusional type when it comes to people, but maybe?

There is such a thing as the human condition. I would be weary about machine humans like Rex Tillerson that spend their whole lives in an oil company, bribing governments and ordering private armies to prey on helpless Indonesian families.

 

[Rustic]

There is no such thing as an earthly saint… You don't seem like the delusional type when it comes to people, but maybe?

There is such a thing as the human condition. I would be weary about machine humans like Rex Tillerson that spend their whole lives in an oil company, bribing governments and ordering private armies to prey on helpless Indonesian families.

The career politician enables corruption in all forms…

 

[Onyx]

Less regulation means less government… Fact

What the hell does that have to do with anything? I wasn't aware we were talking about government regulations, which I guarantee are going to be implemented under a Trump administration. He has already boasted about wanting to add a few new restrictions to the American economy.

 

[candycorn]

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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?

And of course "they" know better.

I set your fortune at $1.69.

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I see, they re only "spot on" if you agree with their reporting.

 

[Onyx]

The career politician enables corruption in all forms…

The career politician could not survive without the crony capitalist. Rex Tillerson is a crony capitalist.

 

[Rustic]

At least it with him you know what you're getting, a career politician are as two faced as humans get… Fact

 

[Rustic]

The career politician enables corruption in all forms…

The career politician could not survive without the crony capitalist. Rex Tillerson is a crony capitalist.

You got it turned around

 

[Onyx]

At least it with him you know what you're getting, a career politician is as two faced as humans get… Fact

How is a crony capitalist any better? Career politicians and crony capitalists are butt buddies.

 

[Onyx]

You got it turned around

I don't think so. Nobody would make a career out of politics if there was not crony capitalists willing to pay them to push policy.

 

[Rustic]

Less regulation means less government… Fact

What the hell does that have to do with anything? I wasn't aware we were talking about government regulations, which I guarantee are going to be implemented under a Trump administration. He has already boasted about wanting to add a few new restrictions to the American economy.

We currently we have an ocean of taxes/regulations/cronyism... by a frivolous fucking government

 

[Rustic]

You got it turned around

I don't think so. Nobody would make a career out of politics if there was not crony capitalists willing to pay them to push policy.

We got rid of the ''career'' in career politicians it could only help... single term limits

 

[Onyx]

We currently we have an ocean of taxes/regulations/cronyism... by a frivolous fucking government

What's your point? Donald Trump and his establishment cabinet are going to add more.

Have you heard Donald Trump lately? All he talks about are the new regulations and restrictions he is going to add, such as on trade.

 

[Onyx]

We got rid of the career politicians it could only help

If you reject Rex Tillerson it could also only help. I rest my case.

 

[Rustic]

We currently we have an ocean of taxes/regulations/cronyism... by a frivolous fucking government

What's your point? Donald Trump and his establishment cabinet are going to add more.

Have you heard Donald Trump lately? All he talks about are the new regulations and restrictions he is going to add, such as on trade.

More than Obama! Barry is a fuck up and a control freak. He is almost as repugnant as a Clinton

 

[Rustic]

We got rid of the career politicians it could only help

If you reject Rex Tillerson it could also only help. I rest my case.

He is the best out of the bunch I have seen so far...

 

[Onyx]

More than Obama! Barry is a fuck up and a control freak. He is almost as repugnant as a Clinton

Since when do two wrongs make a right? I was never a fan of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, or Hillary Clinton. Does that mean I should be a fan of Donald Trump?

 

[Rustic]

More than Obama! Barry is a fuck up and a control freak. He is almost as repugnant as a Clinton

Since when do two wrongs make a right? I was never a fan of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, or Hillary Clinton. Does that mean I should be a fan of Donald Trump?

I'm not telling you to be a fan of anybody, I'm just saying it's refreshing not to have a career politician in there. Because there is no lower life form than a career politician.

 

[Eloy]

Now, why is it that it is easy to believe that the Russians wanted Trump in the Oval Office? Like Trump, Rex Tillerson is from the business class and he has the approval of Vladimir Putin because of his close ties with the kleptocrats who run Russia. So, in a sense, the Russian oligarchs have a man after their own hearts in the Trump government. Tillerson has been admired for the way he cooperates with the Russians in business now he will be expected to have an attitude of the same cooperation with them in matters of foreign policy as the Secretary of State. Remember, Tillerson was so cooperative with the Russian kleptocrats that Vladimir Putin awarded him the Order of Friendship for getting them a deal worth $500bn. You might say the Russians close to Putin will consider Tillerson to be our man in Washington. "He fulfills his responsibilities in a highly professional manner." said Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov who undoubtedly expects him to continue doing so.
Russia praises possible Trump pick Rex Tillerson's 'highly professional manner'

Smiles all 'round in the Kremlin this week.

Crimea 2014
Russia annexes Crimea and because western governments see this as the land grab that it was, sanctions designed to hurt the Kremlin crooks were imposed. ExxonMobil had to cease operations in that year. But the head of the oil giant's Russian operations, Glenn Waller, said the company would return to the project once the sanctions were lifted. That can be arranged now. Of Tillerson, Trump told his favorite station FOX News on Sunday, "He does massive deals in Russia." I bet he does.