I don't think that's being fair to Tulsi Gabbard. Yes, she was a Democrat, but in the same way that a lot of people were, particularly after eight years of George W. Bush and the neocons. I hated Bush and the GOP. I couldn't stand McCain, Romney, Jeb, or Chris Christie, as they were all establishment 'Uniparty' Republicans. I considered myself a conservative independent all those years but wandered in the political wilderness.
It took 'Russiagate' and Trump's appointed generals turning on him over his plan to withdraw troops from Syria for me (belatedly, tragically) to figure out that everything the media was saying about Trump was bullshit. I was on board from that point. It was pretty clear to me that the Covid response was largely orchestrated to prevent Trump's reelection, e.g., the masks becoming an anti-Trump symbol during the George Floyd riots (which they still are).
Tulsi, like a lot of people, woke up. The fact that they still call her 'controlled opposition' makes me more inclined to trust her. I don't see much in the form of alternatives.
I like Tulsi... and believe she should have a position, VA would have been great, Asst SecDef too... I just think the position she was given was far too crucial, and she is a newly branded Republican/conservative... and I am surprised that you feel there is not much in the form of alternatives! Does SHE have ANY experience in intelligence???
How about Tom Cotton? Ronny Jackson? Col Macgregor? General Flynn?
Flynn definitely. Cotton's a war monger and I've never liked him. Ronny Jackson is intriguing. Col. Macgregor is interesting. I like what he stands for but every prediction he made about Ukraine turned out to be wrong.
As for Tulsi, she served, she's been there, she's anti-war, anti-MIC, anti-foreign policy realism. Plus, the fact that she changed party affiliations demonstrates - at least to me - that she's a critical thinker.
I have some doubts about Cotton too... he experienced and conservative and yes, he does seem to like war-for-profit.
Yes, Tulsi has served, but never in an intelligence position... I think beginning her intel experience at the top is a bridge too far. Again, I like her and hope she does great.
Vast experience and knowledge, coupled with reasonableness and smarts. he is a fave of mine... he is only being excluded this time for his condemnation of the Zionist filth... and his opinion that Russia and Putin are in the right re; Ukraine... both correct, IMO.
Seems to me that someone who had enough bad experiences to actually leave the violent woke left is someone who is never going to forget that lesson. This makes them very reliable friends to conservatives.
I think your sentiment is not totally unreasonable... but would you trade a 20 yr close friend for a 3 month pal you met in some bar that until very recently was a big supporter of Barry Obongo, Jamie Raskin and Timmy "No-Ballz" Walz??
I think Tulsi was given a pick way over her pretty head.
And I don't fully trust her... she was a far-lefty not so long ago.
Col Macgregor would have been a great alternative, for her and for hegseth. OR for that matter. SecState.
I don't think that's being fair to Tulsi Gabbard. Yes, she was a Democrat, but in the same way that a lot of people were, particularly after eight years of George W. Bush and the neocons. I hated Bush and the GOP. I couldn't stand McCain, Romney, Jeb, or Chris Christie, as they were all establishment 'Uniparty' Republicans. I considered myself a conservative independent all those years but wandered in the political wilderness.
It took 'Russiagate' and Trump's appointed generals turning on him over his plan to withdraw troops from Syria for me (belatedly, tragically) to figure out that everything the media was saying about Trump was bullshit. I was on board from that point. It was pretty clear to me that the Covid response was largely orchestrated to prevent Trump's reelection, e.g., the masks becoming an anti-Trump symbol during the George Floyd riots (which they still are).
Tulsi, like a lot of people, woke up. The fact that they still call her 'controlled opposition' makes me more inclined to trust her. I don't see much in the form of alternatives.
I like Tulsi... and believe she should have a position, VA would have been great, Asst SecDef too... I just think the position she was given was far too crucial, and she is a newly branded Republican/conservative... and I am surprised that you feel there is not much in the form of alternatives! Does SHE have ANY experience in intelligence???
How about Tom Cotton? Ronny Jackson? Col Macgregor? General Flynn?
Flynn definitely. Cotton's a war monger and I've never liked him. Ronny Jackson is intriguing. Col. Macgregor is interesting. I like what he stands for but every prediction he made about Ukraine turned out to be wrong.
As for Tulsi, she served, she's been there, she's anti-war, anti-MIC, anti-foreign policy realism. Plus, the fact that she changed party affiliations demonstrates - at least to me - that she's a critical thinker.
I have some doubts about Cotton too... he experienced and conservative and yes, he does seem to like war-for-profit.
Yes, Tulsi has served, but never in an intelligence position... I think beginning her intel experience at the top is a bridge too far. Again, I like her and hope she does great.
Here's a good Col Macgregor interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPJmh_bAxlA
Vast experience and knowledge, coupled with reasonableness and smarts. he is a fave of mine... he is only being excluded this time for his condemnation of the Zionist filth... and his opinion that Russia and Putin are in the right re; Ukraine... both correct, IMO.
Right, I trust a convert even more than someone who's always been conservative.
When I think of converts I think of Paul the Apostle.
Not a bad example.
Sorry, but that makes no sense. JMHO.
Seems to me that someone who had enough bad experiences to actually leave the violent woke left is someone who is never going to forget that lesson. This makes them very reliable friends to conservatives.
I think your sentiment is not totally unreasonable... but would you trade a 20 yr close friend for a 3 month pal you met in some bar that until very recently was a big supporter of Barry Obongo, Jamie Raskin and Timmy "No-Ballz" Walz??
You mean Tulsi? I still trust her.
I don't know whom you mean Trump is trading for her.
He is trading the several far more dependable and qualified choices for her.
I listed them previously.