DBowling wrote:Kurieuo wrote:I'd back Pence before McMullan, Pence seems good to me. Not sure Evan's CIA ties is a good thing given CIA is like the opposite of transparency right?
I think McMullan's CIA background is actually a strength.
Due to his CIA experience he has a solid understanding of foreign policy and the challenges that the US faces internationally. Especially the challenge of terrorism which he has dealt with first hand in the Middle East and North Africa.
BTW... I also like Pence and if he were the Republican candidate I'd vote for him in a minute.
Pence and McMullin are both principled conservatives who actually understand what conservatism means, so I could easily support either of them.
You know, the moment Trump formed his team and with Pence, he seemed to be more open to listening. Something I think Trump understands, is that behind the continued successfulness of businesses are a team of people and I feel he in many respect chose Pence because he wants someone who'll hold him accountable and keep even himself in check.
While, I'd jump on the Evans bandwagon against Trump's character, I see that Trump's team however, seems much more reasoned and substantial. I don't think one can say that about Hillary's team at all.
Evans is largely unknown, standing in his own light, and I'd back a team more than anyone one individual. Add in, no one really knows anything about him and there is I think a real danger there. People like new shiny looking objects, but often they're a bit of a let down.
Further, I distrust the CIA especially as they heavily deal with psychological warfare in other countries, especially those with terrorists who they often wheel and deal with. I find such extremely harmful to other nations around world. I'm sure he'd serve US interests well, but then in CIA terms that often means at the expense of many innocent people in other nations.
Bottom line is though, I don't think enough is known about Evans. Perhaps over the next few years more will be known and there will be more real substance to back than a new bright and shiny object. Otherwise, a vote for Trump, is a vote for Pence and the rest of the team. Whether Trump rolls over them once elected, possibly. That's a scary thought, but it would be an extremely foolish thing to do, especially if Trump is pro-Nationalistic.
