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So, on the plus side - I was impressed and pleased with the graciousness and class of Obama and Trump when they've met to discuss transitions, when Melania and Michelle met. Lots of good in that.
But, below, is where I find disturbing, deeply disturbing contrasts. No. Trump is not Hitler. Forget all that crap. No. Not that.
It's in how the job is viewed and in particular the need to CALM and unite our country and assure our allies that the US will continue to be a reliable partner.
Over the past week President Obama has made a point of visiting various heads of state. In Obama's words: "My No. 1 priority in the coming two months is to try to facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful.” The message from Obama to our country has also been in line with that. Like previous former presidents he has declined to weigh in on Trump's choices for key positions or policy plans despite baiting from the media. He's stayed professional, classy and most important - positive in his message to our country about this transition. President Bush exhibited the same during the transition to the Obama Administration.
Now contrast that to the chaos that is passing for the Trump Team Transition. Rumors are flying that there is chaos and infighting. That is from multiple sources. And that is not good. It is the opposite of stability and smooth transition. People have a right to know what is expected and more important, that the transition is being handled smoothly and professionally.
What I think is most mind-blowing is that Trump himself seems to be treating the Presidency of the United States as just another season of The Apprentice. What the hell? This is NOT a game.
Amid strains, Trump says only he knows finalists for Cabinet
But, below, is where I find disturbing, deeply disturbing contrasts. No. Trump is not Hitler. Forget all that crap. No. Not that.
It's in how the job is viewed and in particular the need to CALM and unite our country and assure our allies that the US will continue to be a reliable partner.
Over the past week President Obama has made a point of visiting various heads of state. In Obama's words: "My No. 1 priority in the coming two months is to try to facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful.” The message from Obama to our country has also been in line with that. Like previous former presidents he has declined to weigh in on Trump's choices for key positions or policy plans despite baiting from the media. He's stayed professional, classy and most important - positive in his message to our country about this transition. President Bush exhibited the same during the transition to the Obama Administration.
Now contrast that to the chaos that is passing for the Trump Team Transition. Rumors are flying that there is chaos and infighting. That is from multiple sources. And that is not good. It is the opposite of stability and smooth transition. People have a right to know what is expected and more important, that the transition is being handled smoothly and professionally.
What I think is most mind-blowing is that Trump himself seems to be treating the Presidency of the United States as just another season of The Apprentice. What the hell? This is NOT a game.
Amid strains, Trump says only he knows finalists for Cabinet