Out: James Jones; In: Tom Donilon
This one is no surprise: AP reports this morning that Obama national security adviser James Jones will announce his resignation today. He had been expected to bolt by year’s end amid controversy over his tough criticism of Team Obama in Bob Woodward’s latest book.
His replacement? Carter/Clinton operative Thomas Donilon:
Mr. Donilon began as young political operative for President Jimmy Carter and later was chief of staff for Secretary of State Warren Christopher in the Clinton administration. He has long operated in the area between politics and national security. He coached Mr. Obama on foreign policy for his debates during the 2008 presidential campaign.
As deputy national security adviser, he has urged what he calls a “re-balancing” of American foreign policy to rapidly disengage American forces in Iraq and to focus more on China, Iran and other emerging challenges. In the Afghanistan-Pakistan review, he argued that the United States could not engage in what he termed “endless war,” and has strongly defended Mr. Obama’s decision to declare that troops will begin leaving Afghanistan next summer.
Culture of Corruption readers know Donilon from his crony ties to Chicago subprime queen Penny Pritzer. He was also a top Fannie Mae lobbyist and consultant to financial giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.
Same old, same old.
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Yeah Obama, you drain that swamp now, drain that ole swamp. Show us how it’s done now.
Notice when the swamp starts to drain everything gravitates to the Big O?
These freaking idiots would not know the difference between a Proxy War and a container of oatmeal if said oatmeal container hit them in the face.
Huh? Why? So they can show the world how we can vacillate and cowtow to the really bad actors? This administration is truly an embarrassment and a tragedy for America and the world. We have yet to see the final results of their incompetence.
Marxism aside, the Littlest Incompetent has got to be removed from power ASAP, whether through the ballot or impeachment. This is really an intolerable state of affairs. In 2011 the top 20% most egregious congressional criminals need to be targeted for indictment as well…
Bobble head.
I’m confused.
In the “hire him”….”don’t hire him” decion making processs….
Which side did this point fall on?
Now there’s two guys who squat to pee.
I think it is high time the D’s change their Donkey logo to a Donkey with a yellow streak down its back and its tail tucked walking away while cowering.
Its been long overdue…at least since they eagerly abandoned South Vietnam and SE Asia to communism and its buchery.
Actually, their symbol should be a SKUNK with a yellow streak, with appolgies to skunks.
Avoid the subpoena time.
Rats jumping a sinking ship. New rats climbing aboard.
I don’t have a problem with leaving Afghanistan next year. As long as we’re leaving it via Pakistan on our way to meet up with the Indian army the way we met the soviet army in Berlin. With total destruction in our path and the enemy crushed in between. That’s how you win a war in 18 months.
In other words, tell the U.N. to s.t.f.u. and take the fight to the enemy, and then fight to win. Or just come home, and keep trying to defend ourselves from the enemy we’ve allowed in on student visas.
Oh, and drill baby drill.
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee Agreed to have a battle; For Tweedle Dum said Tweedle Dee Had spoiled his nice new rattle.
- Lewis Carroll
We shall not flag or fail. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
- Winston Churchill
Obowmao: Ew, that’s icky!
I don’t know what effect these men will have on the enemy, but by God, they frighten me.
- Duke of Wellington
Obowmao:
Ew, that’s ickyThat kinda stuff only works in Hollywood movies.Thomas Donilon:
What a brilliant move…putting a Politico in that position in the National Security Council? Are you kidding me?
Yeah, having civilians with little or no military experience in charge of a national securtiy group makes perfect sense.
For the record, don’t expect an outcome much different that what happened in Vietnam…the last time civilians had that much influence in national securtiy matters.
Those in the military need to watch their behinds, now, more than ever!
That’s right, Arthur–you’d better be frightened of the Irish!
That’s happens when you flush; everything circles around until it gets to the middle — The Big O. Which in this case, all it does is to concentrate the corruption. This does have a good side because it makes it easier to find.
Who was LBJs advisor on that? Oh yeah. Bill Moyers.
The more things change…
Scots, wha hae wi’ Wallace bled, Scots, wham Bruce has aften led, Welcome to your gory bed Or to victorie.
- Robert Burns
Rogue–I believe there’s a quote regarding how frightening the Scots are too–that’s why they’re sent out first, playing their pipes. Sends chills, it does.
Also, a great man died just recently, Mr Millin (d. 18 Aug., 2010) who piped at Sword Beach, D-Day.
“I remember when Lord Lovat asked me to play. I just said ‘OK’ and played ‘Highland Laddie’ as we waded through the water.”–William (Bill) Millin
Pfffttt, the Scots are sissies!
“Oh Lord keep us safe from the wrath of the north men” -Old English prayer
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Another stellar fit choice for Comrade Obama’s (PBUH) Regime.
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Jimmy Carter did SO WELL anticipating our enemies actions during his fine 4 year presidency. And he was so resolute and firm in his General Sherman / General Patton style response to the Iranian kidnappers and their act of war against our country.
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Sleep well, America–the highly experienced and qualified Tom Donilon is on the job defending our country against our enemies. Like Janet Clownitano said, “The system worked!” yet again.
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William Donovan (WW2 OSS) and Tom Clancy were not available for WTF comments.
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John Bibb
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For Jimmy II, I think a Jimmy I vet would be on the “hire him” side. Besides, no matter how bad – he’s “experienced.”
Hold it right there. Don’t you go suggesting the President is a black hole. That is surely racist. A Democrat said so.
I think you’re confused. The English are sissies.
Spacey,
The northmen were the Vikings. They ate Scots for breakfast.
Tom Donilon is a disaster.
Breaking news: Plum, cherry turnovers are most popular WH desserts
Update: Lemon cream puff found in WH recycling bin, appointed national security adviser
George Costanza: Let me know if they find a half-eaten eclair in the waste basket.
Oh sweet Jesus, will this nonsense never end!
Obama was quoted as saying, “As a result of the turnover of the latest macaroon, I’d eclair my decision to appoint this cream puff a piece of cake because the proof is in the pudding. His crisp handling of the job is sure to make my life as easy as pie. I doughnut believe he will crumble under the pressure. You can wager a sherbet that he will not trifle with any tart opinions, not even from the Danish. Like me, he’s one tough cookie and a smart, cool whip. This sweet change makes my eyes, uh, tiramisu much that ice cream…”
Well, that idea’s exhausted itself…or has it? One can only hope.
Wow, when Obama starts recycling people from Carter’s administration for national security “expertise” you just have to know they are out of ideas…
“Hope and Change” is just Dim-o-crat for “Delusion and Chaos.”
Next, we can expect Obama to appoint Edward Smith as Chief of Naval Operations, Al Capone as Attorney General and Clyde Barrow as Secretary of Treasury. I mean, after all, Obama picked Joe Biden as VP…