Flynn out, Petraeus might be in, says Politico

[dixiegrrrrl]

Jesus..talk about security problems!!!!

President Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is involved in a search for candidates to replace Michael Flynn, according to sources close to the administration, even as the president’s senior advisers publicly continue to send mixed signals about the fate of the embattled national security adviser.

“They are trying to figure out the solution to Flynn right now,” said one of the sources. “The problem is they don’t have it yet. They need to get a solution. You can’t have a firing without an immediate replacement. You need a plan.”

With questions about Flynn's future swirling in Washington, the list of possible replacements includes retired Gen. David Petraeus, who’s scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Tuesday,
according to two people familiar with the plans. Other possibilities: Stephen Hadley, who served as national security adviser under President George W. Bush; Tom Bossert, who also served as a national security aide under Bush and now oversees cybersecurity under Trump; Adm. James Stavridis, dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts; and Department of Homeland Security head John Kelly.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-flynn-replace-kushner-234977

[latinaliberal]

1. Here's a solution

Lock him up. Lock him up. Lock him up. Lock him up.

[sarah FAILIN]

2. WHAT THE EFF!!!!

Betray us Petraeus is not much better! What a damn joke. He was caught for pete's sake with hidden books of info in his home!

[ck4829]

3. There's the issue of having to talk to his probation officer, plus Sebastian Gorka is not a fan

Probably because Petraeus's counter-insurgency work actually (gasp!) humanized Muslims.

Breitbarters like Bannon and Gorka are the ones calling the shots.

[Barack_America]

4. Makes total sense, why go with an "accused" when you can get a "convicted"...

...it's an obvious upgrade.

And I presume Petraeus would also have to bring his parole officer, so one could even consider it a "two-fer".

[Daemonaquila]

8. LOL!

10 points - you made me spit my soda.

[herding cats]

5. Kellogg is the interim NSA at the moment.

[Blaukraut]

6. At least Petraeus isn't in bed with Russia - or so we hope

[Ilsa]

11. Petraeus is definitely a step up.

With his past sloppiness, lawbreaking, and indiscretions, he might be the most honest option. Plus, he doesn't appear to want WW3 against muslim states.

[Daemonaquila]

7. Of course - that's right in line with DeVos, Perry, etc.

"Shit, we got caught covering up for a month for a national security advisor who was compromised by Russia."

"Hey, let's replace him with the guy who's been convicted for handing out secret documents."

Utter. Goddamned. Incompetent. Thugs.

[wildeyed]

9. Isn't Petraeus and actual felon?

[NightWatcher]

10. Is he still on probation or parole?

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. Dunno.....but...

Kudos to Politico, cause I read them and posted this and now news says Flynn has resigned..
man...things are moving fast!

[question everything]

13. Please, let have Stephen Miller be next (nt)