Rex Tillerson, a Candidate for Secretary of State, Has Ties to Vladimir Putin

[still_one]

Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Rex Tillerson, who was meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss becoming his secretary of state, is a seasoned deal-maker whose close ties to Vladimir Putin and other world leaders could redefine American interests abroad.

His emergence as a candidate to be the nation’s top diplomat despite having no government experience surprised senior Exxon officials—including Mr. Tillerson, according to people familiar with the matter.

Friends of the 64-year-old Texas oilman, whom they describe as a staunch conservative, said they expect he would consider the job due to his sense of patriotic duty and because he is set to retire from the company next year. The meeting was taking place Tuesday morning at Trump Tower in New York, according to a transition official.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-candidate-for-state-has-close-ties-to-vladimir-putin-1481033938

[geek tragedy]

1. Big disqualifier in his background: he has publicly advocated for

global action on climate change.

No way can he serve in a Trump administration with that kind of sane, rational position.

[Angry Dragon]

2. Just a question on who will own this country ............

China or Russia

[wcmagumba]

3. They will...

go to war for the right to run/pillage US.

[WhiteTara]

4. Didn't he sue to stop fracking near his estate

while advocating for it around other people's homes?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. But Drumpf insists Putin didn't help him win the election.