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In reply to the discussion: State Dept. carries out layoffs under Rex Tillerson [View all]Raster
(20,998 posts)11. Unfortunately, I believe that is EXACTLY what is happening...
...In one fell swoop, Mad King Donald* and his Congressional accomplices have given us the United States of Exxon. Putin styles himself as the new, modern Tsar and believes he will bring about a new golden age of the Russian Federation. Unlocking the vast, *presumed* petroleum wealth of Russia is the grand first step to realizing Putin's vision. Exxon has committed itself to be Russia's partner in this endeavor.
In the public light, Tillerson will attempt to show he is putting the interests of the United States first. His behind-the-scenes actions, however, will demonstrate quite another reality.
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From the WH means Controlled by Steve Bannon!! Trump is just the wild figure-head who gets
riversedge
Feb 2017
#24
It is almost as if some foreign adversary was instructing the new administration on staffing
mulsh
Feb 2017
#27
who needs diplomacy or expertise? We have a fucking army- we're going to invade and take their oil
Fast Walker 52
Feb 2017
#28