Sanders: Bannon must be removed from National Security Council

[Omaha Steve]

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Source: The Hill

BY JENNIFER CALFAS

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling for President Trump adviser Steve Bannon to be removed from the National Security Council (NSC).

Steve Bannon sitting on the National Security Council is dangerous and unprecedented. He must be removed, Sanders tweeted.

We need experienced people who will protect our country on the National Security Council, not an extreme right-wing political operative, he added.

https://twitter.com/intent/like?tweet_id826101888298913792

Trump signed a memorandum on Saturday to restructure the NSC to include Bannon, White House chief strategist. The restructuring also downgraded the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the director of national intelligence.

FULL story at link below above the Koterba cartoon.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/316886-sanders-bannon-must-be-removed-from-national-security-council

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[still_one]

1. The only way that will happen is if the republicans join in

[Eyeball_Kid]

42. Bannon MUST be approved by the Senate. It's federal statute.

That means he has to go in front of the Senate for vetting. This isn't optional, according to law.

Without the advice and consent of the Senate, Trumpy is violating federal law.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3021

[still_one]

44. Thanks for the information

[pangaia]

51. Don't bet on it. Fuckwad hasn't followed any other laws. Why follow this one?

[bravenak]

2. Time to pressure republicans on this, Senator Sanders

[Fast Walker 52]

19. yes, and stop saying you're going to work with Trump

for god's sake

[bravenak]

22. And no more being 'delighted' to help Trump do anything.

That was sad as hell to see

[Hekate]

27. +2 bravenak. Haven't Dems learned that TRUMP LIES?

"And no more being 'delighted' to help Trump do anything."

[bravenak]

32. We better get it together. Anybody who vows to work with Trump needs a primary

[Omaha Steve]

34. Sanders: I'd be 'delighted' to work with Trump on trade policy

"Sanders, however, was critical of Trump". Seems you missed some of the story! Killed TPP! Working to bring jobs to the US is not in our best interest?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/23/politics/sanders-says-he-would-work-with-trump-for-new-trade-policy-cnntv/

(CNN)Calling President Donald Trump's executive action to withdraw from the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific Partnership "a positive step," Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday said he would be "delighted," in theory, to work with the White House to build a trade policy that benefits working Americans rather than just the wealthy.

"It's one thing to kill the TPP ... it's another thing to develop a trade policy that finally works for American workers and not the CEOs of large multinational corporations," said Sanders, an independent who represents Vermont, speaking on "AC360." "If Mr. Trump is serious about moving in that direction I'd be delighted to work with him."

Sanders, however, was critical of Trump for outsourcing work in his sprawling business empire to countries with cheap labor.

"He could set a great example by bringing jobs back to the United States of America and hiring American workers here," said Sanders.

FULL story at link.

[bravenak]

35. Great way to deal with this guy who bans muslims. Bravo!! Impressive!

And when I end up on a Trump plantation after Donald sends the Nat Guard to suppress blacks, I'll be comforted by the fact that he's only 'delighted' to work with him on trade policy. After all, perhaps I'll be a commodity soon. Trade will be of the utmost importance to me when I'm chattel.

[bravenak]

38. Why the hell should I ever trust anybody but us to stand up for us?

My glasses are just fine, Steve, how're yours? Because that photo has nothing to do with my post in any way, and I do not understand the connection.
I don't spend my time attacking Democrats, since I know damn well that Democrats are proud to stand with me and mine; that is why they accept the label, and all of the history and ideas and PEOPLE of my party. Those not willing to accept the label are not exactly people I ever feel sure of or trust to 'stand down a tank' or whatever that photo means.

[bravenak]

40. Call me a skeptic

But anybody who cannot see through Trump well enough to know not to say they'd be delighted is blind. Last person I'd call for help

[Omaha Steve]

41. Again you didn't read this was TPP only or the critical comments included in BOLD

Bernie talked about killing TPP forever. Some didn't.

I'm off to dinner and shopping. Catch you later.

[Hekate]

50. Steve, I hate to break it to you, and I'll be gentle: TRUMP LIES. There ARE NO JOBS.

There, there. Can you pass that on to Bernie?

[bravenak]

53. Unbelievable

[George II]

47. Dems have learned that, but.........

[Fast Walker 52]

45. yep!

[Hekate]

26. +1 Fast Walker

"yes, and stop saying you're going to work with Trump"

[Ligyron]

3. This Bannon crap will end at some point

and it won't end well.

[wildeyed]

4. We'll call him Loose Canon Bannon from now on.

Incoming!

[George II]

48. (sarcasm) - you mean Cannon, Canon is a camera.

[C_U_L8R]

5. A tabloid journalist

who's stock in trade is drumming up
conspiracy theories and white supremacist agitprop
has no place in OUR government.
Throw that noxious gin-soaked clown right the hell out !!!

[riversedge]

9. On of Spicers talking points is that Bannon was in the Navy ta ta!!

[yurbud]

10. Was he ever healthy enough to pass an entrance physical? He looks like a bag of parasites about

to burst open at any minute and scramble across the floor looking for a new host.

[Tanuki]

30. Funny! What an image! eom

[Judi Lynn]

31. Phenomenal description! Very appropriate.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

55. Basket of deplorables, big bag of parasites

Barrel of abhorribles, shredding the Bill of Rights.

[atreides1]

11. 7 years in the Navy

In that time the highest rank he probably achieved was that of Lt. Commander(Major in the Army)! He served as a Surface Warfare officer, but never commanded his own ship. He finished his service as a special assistant in the Chief of Naval Operations office at the Pentagon!

Nothing in that indicates that he has more experience then the DNI or the Joint Chiefs chairman!!!

Even in the Navy he was known for his "conservative" views...maybe that's why he never got a command!

[Omaha Steve]

15. Official "In The Navy" Music Video (1979)

[TexasBushwhacker]

23. He grew up in a family of Democrats

I wonder what happened to him.

[randome]

6. When Spicer goes off on why people don't respect Trump's immigration bands...

...why won't a reporter point out that maybe it's because Trump has a white supremacist on his staff?
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[tavernier]

8. Agree, but of course it's because

they would never get called on again. I believe dubya had Helen Thomas put in the back row so he wouldn't have to answer her challenging questions.

[triron]

7. Good that Sanders is speaking out on this.

Have any dems? This strongly?

[Stuart G]

12. It has already been stated, in another thread, that republican leaders don't respect him.

And are not being told ahead of time that certain executive orders are coming.. Without those leaders cooperation, Trump is in serious trouble. Those leaders have the power to get rid of Bannon, and if Bannon is not gone, perhaps those leaders will get rid of Bannon's boss...It will take some time, but that is what may happen.. We will see........sooner the better....

[pangaia]

52. How will Bannon be 'gone?"

Is somebody going to walk into the room and, grab him, and frog walk him out?

I don't THINK so...

he is there for good..

[LiberalLovinLug]

13. You know he'd just phone him afterwards and fill him in and ask for advice anyways.

He' s like (is) a child that is pushing things as far as he can to see what he can get away with. But its much more difficult to stop him as there are no parents to reign him in.

[Crash2Parties]

14. And how many nominees have you voted against, Bernie?

[JackRiddler]

24. Two so far.

Should have been four.

Makes him average among Ds. Many voted for all four.

Any other questions irrelevant to this thread?

[Crash2Parties]

57. Not irrelevant at all; the Dems are oddly reluctant to actually *fight*.

[JackRiddler]

58. That is true.

They need to be follow, lead or get out of the way. We need to push them. Getting over own denial about this is hard.

[area51]

16. We know

who's really in charge.

[klook]

25. Brilliant and scary cartoon

I hadn't seen before. Only thing I'd change is to make it 2-color so Brannon's rum blossom would be evident.

[Lulu KC]

17. Good job!

Keep standing up, Dems! All the talk about "both sides of the aisle" in campaign speeches--it's time.

[KG]

18. please note, george.

[hollowdweller]

20. He's Trumps "Handler" Russians insisted he has full access

They are afraid of Trump double crossing them so he has to be there to avoid that.

[Fast Walker 52]

21. as they say on twitter, #ImpeachPresidentBannon

[FailureToCommunicate]

28. Remember fondly back when Dick Cheney was the puppet master?

[Blue Owl]

29. El Bano

as in El Bathroom

[tecelote]

33. Good to hear!

[DinahMoeHum]

37. New logo for the National Security Council.

[tanyev]

43. But who will give Donny juice and Cheerios and paper and crayons during the long boring meetings?

[NurseJackie]

46. Yep... Bannon is someone who's genuinely *unqualified* for the position.

But, looks like our options are limited at this point. What's done is done. There's no going back. Might as well accept it. Can't do anything about it. We're stuck. This is what we have. We can't change the past. It is what it is. Make the best of it.

Or something.

[Catamount]

54. The whole Trump administration should be removed

We must find a way of removing them all asap IMO

[UCmeNdc]

56. Trump is acting like a dictator. He has to be challenged or he will not stop.

Trump will not stop. He will just break more and more laws and gather more and more converts afraid to challenge him.