The Rex Tillerson dismissal thread: aka how long will it take? Now we know for sure.

[soundforbjt]

Notice he didn’t deny calling him a moron.

 

[K1052]

Yep. That's a was a firm "Never said I didn't".

Because of course he did. And he's talked to lots of people about quitting.

Looking forward to the 1 year mark in this administration when it will resemble the final minutes of the Titianic sinking.

 

[K1052]

Also should note that his non denial will do nothing but fuel the story in the media, exactly the opposite of what Trump would want.

Loved the part where he had to declare Trump "smart".

 

[K1052]

I didn't think this could get better. I admit to being wrong.

 

[alien42]

Trump just tweeted in response to Tillerson's statements:

"The @NBCNews story has just been totally refuted by Sec. Tillerson and @VP Pence. It is #FakeNews. They should issue an apology to AMERICA!"

 

[vi edit]

Trump just tweeted in response to Tillerson's statements:

"The @NBCNews story has just been totally refuted by Sec. Tillerson and @VP Pence. It is #FakeNews. They should issue an apology to AMERICA!"

Not totally refuted. He still didn't say he *didn't* call you a moron. Moron.

 

[HomerJS]

New details out today: Tillerson threatened to quit this summer (which we already knew) but apparently he called Trump a "moron" after the boy scouts speech and only Pence could reel him back.
http://thehill.com/homenews/adminis...tion-officials-urged-furious-tillerson-not-to

Not sure what he thinks of "Rocket Man" and "don't waste your time Rex!"

Tillerson is a moron for not realizing Trump is a moron until now. Most of us figured that out a long time ago.

 

[UNCjigga]

"Dotard" (dōtˈərd - noun): A smart fucking moron

 

[K1052]

Tillerson is a moron for not realizing Trump is a moron until now. Most of us figured that out a long time ago.

He's just a simple country boy from backwoods wherever and doesn't understand these complicated Washington DC ways, says the former CEO of a gigantic global corporation.

 

[fskimospy]

Trump just tweeted in response to Tillerson's statements:

"The @NBCNews story has just been totally refuted by Sec. Tillerson and @VP Pence. It is #FakeNews. They should issue an apology to AMERICA!"

Yes, because I’m sure Tillerson was going to come out and say ‘of course I called him a moron.’

 

[Phokus]

Yes, because I’m sure Tillerson was going to come out and say ‘of course I called him a moron.’

Correction: FUCKING moron

 

[vi edit]

Lordy. I hope there are tapes.

 

[fskimospy]

Lordy. I hope there are tapes.

Does it really matter? I imagine anyone not in the Trump cult realizes the story is most likely true. The people who are in the cult won’t care even if there are tapes. They will just claim they are fakes or whatever.

I remember during the campaign Legendkiller said Trunp’s campaign manager didn’t assault that reporter. Then when a tape supporting her side of the story came out he insisted the tape was a fabrication.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Lets modify the game.
How long until Rex Tillerson is compelled to give a "Dear Leader" speech into to preserve Trumps ego?

 

[HomerJS]

Tillerson says he never planned to quit, won’t discuss report he called Trump a 'moron'

https://www.yahoo.com/news/tillerso...cuss-report-called-trump-moron-154508915.html

So fucking moron is still operative

 

[sactoking]

This reminds me of when owners/GMs give their head coach the dreaded vote of confidence only to fire them two weeks later.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I believe that everyone should be grateful that we do have some dedicated Americans in this administration who are trying to do their very best on our behalf.

 

[vi edit]

Does it really matter? I imagine anyone not in the Trump cult realizes the story is most likely true. The people who are in the cult won’t care even if there are tapes. They will just claim they are fakes or whatever.

I remember during the campaign Legendkiller said Trunp’s campaign manager didn’t assault that reporter. Then when a tape supporting her side of the story came out he insisted the tape was a fabrication.

Sometimes you need to step back and appreciate humor.

 

[soundforbjt]

I believe that everyone should be grateful that we do have some dedicated Americans in this administration who are trying to do their very best on our behalf.

Tillerson is still only in it for the money in an indirect way, he just needs the world to not blow up in his face thanks to Drumpf..

 

[K1052]

One of those things that doesn't seem like it should be possible:

https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/524960640117780480

click on image to read caption

 

[vi edit]

One of those things that doesn't seem like it should be possible:

https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/524960640117780480

click on image to read caption

So do you "heart" that tweet or not? Sooo conflicted.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Now Rex doesn't deny he called Trump a moron during a meeting

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/04/politics/tillerson-trump-moron/index.html

Now the question is does Rex perform a Dear Leader speech to compliment Trump or not

*For the record I'm fine with any President firing anyone in his cabinet that calls him a moron.
I'll make rare exceptions if it's like someone in the FBI or some kind of ethics position.

 

[VRAMdemon]

Interesting..NBC got the leak from "senior administration officials who were aware of the situation at the time." But why leak it now? Somebody has a long knife out, pointed at Tillerson's back.

My guess: Steve Bannon...Bannon wants total isolationism and Tillerson actually seems to recognize the value of talking to other nations. Plus, his first-hand knowledge of WH events stopped about then, or he'd have something fresher to leak.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Interesting..NBC got the leak from "senior administration officials who were aware of the situation at the time." But why leak it now? Somebody has a long knife out, pointed at Tillerson's back.

My guess: Steve Bannon...Bannon wants total isolationism and Tillerson actually seems to recognize the value of talking to other nations. Plus, his first-hand knowledge of WH events stopped about then, or he'd have something fresher to leak.

I think it was a Pentagon meeting it's in the link. Seems like a bunch of people heard it and I'd guess all that shit is recorded and Senators can review it.

 

[kage69]

I'd bet Rex totally said that, as this reeks of damage control and fear. If it was the fake news Dump wishes it to be, Rex would just ignore it like so many other things he's ignored or passed on taking comment.

But this gets an emergency press session? lol

Dump doesn't sound 100% on his dismissal of it either, there is an edge of irritation there that gives it away. Poor snowflake needs his feels massaged, yet again.