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GusBob

(7,286 posts)
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 08:28 AM Sep 2016

It is clearly apparant that Trump is going to use the national security briefings for political gain

The security analysts who are briefing him must be shaking their heads and muttering under their breath after last nights performance. I mean the guy is basing opinions on their body language, which to me indicates he is not listening what they have to say, most of which is way over his head anyway. It is important to note that the security analysts are not political appointees.

This presents a serious problem, ironically, for the national security of our country now and going forward. Let us not forget, this is a guy who saw a broadcast on Fox News and claimed he witnessed a secret film from Iran. Something he made up for political gain. Something completely inaccurate. Something he thought he only saw a secret, which he so breathlessly broadcast

On another level, since he is a businessman and a con man, there is the distinct possibility he will use information from the briefings for fiduciary gain. Insider trading if you will. Also, when he fails this election, he will no doubt use some of the information for the TV network he will form.

Also, since he apparently has a bromance with Putin, there is a likelihood that he will share some of the secrets with his pals in Russia, now and forever. Especially if it helps his campaign or harms Clinton's presidency.

Lastly, who is going to fact check him on what he says about things he claims to hear or learn in the security meetings? The guy is a pathological liar. He can make up anything he wants, as in "the generals are reduced to rubble."

The security analysts better get their shit together, they are briefing a Manchurian candidate who is a security threat to our country

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It is clearly apparant that Trump is going to use the national security briefings for political gain (Original Post) GusBob Sep 2016 OP
He would use the office for financial gain Skidmore Sep 2016 #1
The thing is... Adrahil Sep 2016 #2
Why not? tavernier Sep 2016 #3
or the could let the lie, lay GusBob Sep 2016 #6
I hope they retaliate against him. Ilsa Sep 2016 #4
ooh great idea, or plant some false info out there to mislead our enemies..... GusBob Sep 2016 #5
Dipshit donnie duncang Sep 2016 #7

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
1. He would use the office for financial gain
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 08:30 AM
Sep 2016

and would abuse power to seek revenge on those he feels slighted by or deems his enemies.

 

Adrahil

(13,340 posts)
2. The thing is...
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 08:39 AM
Sep 2016

he can say pretty much whatever he wants, because the intelligence officials aren't going to be able to contradict him.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
6. or the could let the lie, lay
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 09:19 AM
Sep 2016

leave it out there as a false flag operation to mislead other gullible idiots

IOW, turn him into a useful fool for foreign policy gains

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
4. I hope they retaliate against him.
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 08:49 AM
Sep 2016

Give him some far-fetched unclassified story that he'll use to embarrass himself. Maybe something about aliens from a far solar system walking amongst us as politicians and ministers.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
5. ooh great idea, or plant some false info out there to mislead our enemies.....
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 09:18 AM
Sep 2016

like Operation Mincemeat in WW2

duncang

(1,907 posts)
7. Dipshit donnie
Thu Sep 8, 2016, 09:46 AM
Sep 2016

Probably got his info on what the security analysts were thinking from a article in his buddies on line trash bin.

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