New Trump appointee is an Iran-Contra convict who tried to cover up massacre of 1,000 civilians

[Soph0571]

The Trump administration has appointed a new U.S. special envoy for Venezuela, Elliot Abrams. If that name rings a bell it’s because oh, about 30 years ago, Mr. Abrams was convicted of lying to Congress in order to hide the massacre of about 1,000 men, women, and children by U.S.-trained El Salvadorian forces. This is a man who, as President Ronald Reagan’s assistant secretary of state for human rights, helped perpetrate an immoral AND illegal triangulation of war crimes. If you don’t remember him for being that specific war criminal, you might remember how he was pardoned by Bush Sr. and subsequently became a pro-Iraq War, pro-Venezuela coup adviser to President George W. Bush.

The appointment was announced Friday by Trump’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said “Elliott will be a true asset to our mission to help the Venezuelan people fully restore democracy and prosperity to their country.” He also remarked how Abrams hadn’t technically had a job in government for the past 30 years. I wonder why? Oh, right … war criminal.

[link:https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/1/28/1830262/-New-Trump-appointee-tried-to-cover-up-massacre-of-1-000-civilians-and-is-an-Iran-Contra-convict|

Well that is certainly one way to drain the swamp.... NOT

[htuttle]

1. Isn't he officially Persona Non Grata in a lot of Central American countries?

I thought the International Criminal Court had their sights on him for a while, as well.

[Vinca]

2. So he has the potential to make presidential history by being pardoned twice.

The swamp looks good compared to this muck from the bottom of the outhouse.

[malaise]

3. He's the perfect man for the job

They will kill anyone in the way of that Venezuelan oil.

[UpInArms]

4. Only the very best

[rickyhall]

5. Maybe the locals will get even.

w/the Grand Criminal Party

[PeeJ52]

6. tRump's getting the old band back together!!!

First Barr, now Abrams! Who next? Ollie North? Alan Fiers? Robert McFarlane? Let's get the Iran/Contra gang back together. We can get people to help with the immigration problem and know how to start clandestine wars. Plus we'll have Barr to get them out of trouble if they get caught again...

[pazzyanne]

8. Don't forget Bolton,

who is dusting off the old plan on Venezuela as we post.

[world wide wally]

7. Another day, another manufactured nightmare