Morning Musings (Or in this case, maybe “Radical Ramblings”. I will be in trouble for this one.)
Tucker makes a lot of good points in this video...especially the point he makes at the end of the video! It is vitally important and why I felt comfortable sharing. But below is my disclaimer and some greater concerns about Tucker.
There is something really bugging me about Tucker Carlson. Honestly, I just can't put my finger on it. I don't even like that I feel this way, because I know he's the conservative darling and everyone's favorite. I don't like being outside that box.
I've watched Tucker since his bow tie days, and he was never the most conservative guy on the stage. I always liked him. He was kind and thoughtful; intelligent and sincere. I really, really *do* like him. I agree with him on most things. He certainly became the Superstar on Fox after Bill O'Reilly met his demise. I am mostly excited about his new show on Twitter and his recent clip of “Biden is No Dictator” was spot-on!!! Humorous while making valid points!
But one thing about Tucker since becoming the big star he is, it has become abundantly clear that he is 100% anti-war! And his position on foreign policy and war is obviously the most important issue to him. He is livid over Ukraine and cannot seem to get beyond that discussion. It is certainly what he talks about the most and he started his first show on "Tucker on Twitter" with that topic. I share some of his concerns regarding that, but sometimes I cringe. I think he's missing something vitally important. Just listen to his first video on his "Tucker on Twitter" account. As he did on Fox, he comes out so strongly against the Ukraine war that it almost seems like he's defending Russia. I honestly don't think he sees the danger Russia presents in the world scheme of things.
To assure us how anti-war he is, he now says he's ashamed he ever "supported the Iraq War". I am sure that is true, but I don't really remember that. Perhaps he did. Almost everyone in hind-site has become opposed to that war. I don't mean when I say he is "anti-war" to sound negative about that stance. We're all anti-war!!! But his position on foreign policy actually aligns more closely with the Democrats of old; and I struggle with that. The pacifist (Yes, I am aware the word "pacifist" is no longer vogue. That doesn't change the truth of it.) view was always the liberal position in bygone days. Maybe that's changed. I certainly didn't see Obama as pro-war. He was most certainly anti-Israel. But it sure seems somebody wants us to believe the Democrats and Republicans have almost switched positions (or rather, joined forces) in regard to war these decades later. Is that actually true? The phrase “uni-party” has now become popular. I am not so sure our party is that bad, yet.
Tucker throws out a lot of criticism in the clip here and below, and mostly singles out all Republicans; or at least more Republicans than Democrats. (He did mention Chuck Schumer.) He is especially hard on Mike Pompeo here. I would like to see the full discussion with Mike Pompeo that Tucker shares in this video. I'd like to see the before and after comments of the segment Tucker shares. I have never seen Mike Pompeo as a warmonger simply because he wants a strong defense. He has always had a very wise and strong position in the support of Israel because of his Christian beliefs. Tucker doesn't get that...at least he has never demonstrated that he does. I think this is why we see the main difference in Tucker's stance and Pompeo's stance. Pompeo is a strong Christian and follows a Biblical worldview. And by the way, Mark Levin as a Jew, also holds that stance. I am not defending Pompeo's sudden turn on President Trump, if that is what is actually happening. I'm trying to understand it. I know Pompeo was loyal to President Trump and a good advisor for his foreign policy. Even in recent days, I have seen Pompeo defend the policies of President Trump. He isn’t afraid to mention the good things President Trump did. He certainly doesn't deserve the beat down that Tucker gives him here. Nor is it accurate. Pompeo is in part, the reason Trump made good decisions regarding a strong national defense, as well as being a strong support to Israel.
I never saw Pompeo as kissing up to Trump. And I'm not sure why he would take the position against Trump now, that it appears he has taken from this video and which Tucker aggressively claims. Pressure? Fear of something that is in those documents that Trump kept? Maybe just a sincere belief that Trump should have turned them in when requested! Let's not forget Trump *did* try to comply, regardless of how media tries to paint it. He had the documents in a locked room and told Secret Service to come back for them. Certainly a tad different than the documents found in Biden's garage!! I assume Tucker's talking about that too, though not much in this video.
I really have no idea why Pompeo said what he did in this clip, except for the fact that perhaps he simply believes things should have been handled differently. There's room for discussion in that. From the clips I've seen of Pompeo, it isn't necessarily a turning or betrayal of President Trump. He perhaps would have just advised him differently. Perhaps it's simply media that's trying to make it look like even Trump's faithful have turned on him. Certainly there's a lot to gain from that.
Tucker Carlson does not have a Biblical worldview. Sorry. He just doesn't. And I am pretty sure Tucker has never had a fondness for Mike Pompeo, not understanding Pompeo's concern over Russia. (Ezekiel 38 and 39) Tucker, to me actually seems innately afraid of war...almost obsessive. He does not seem to
As a side note, I was proud of Pompeo for deciding not to run for President this round. I thought that was out of respect for President Trump. Perhaps not. But I do not see any of this as turning against Trump. I guess time will tell. I do NOT like what he said in that clip!!
What really troubles me, is Tucker focusing on Republicans here. Why isn't Tucker as concerned about the double standard that is happening in regard to President Trump vs Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton? Pompeo has spoke to that on various shows and against the double standard that has occurred against President Trump. (Maria Bartiroma's show for one.) Perhaps Tucker should seek out that video.
Biden and Hillary's offenses are far more egregious, because neither of them were President of the United States at the time they kept the documents (or did away with them as in Hillary's case). Trump has latitude for his innocence in the fact that he was the President of the United States; the Executive Branch is given the right to declassify documents. Hillary's husband, Bill, set that precedent with a Supreme Court ruling as to why he had tapes in his sock drawer. Biden certainly didn't have any right to declassify documents as a Senator, or even a Vice President. And no one has a right to take a hammer or bleach bit to *anything*, as Hillary did! And yet president Trump is the one they are seeking to destroy.
But back to what Tucker is discussing here. When Trump was in the White House, he didn't do everything he did, all by himself. He had some very good advisors on some serious issues, in spite of what someone might want us to believe now. And Mike Pompeo was one of the most important staff members and advisors he had. I just really believe he has a different worldview than Tucker and so it's difficult for Tucker to make the connection that Pompeo has with his foreign policy views over Tucker's own view. He is far too unfair with him, in my view. I really think if Pompeo had a closer foreign policy belief to Tucker’s, Tucker would have just let Pompeo’s comments slide. He wouldn’t be discussing them at all. But Tucker’s anti-war views are threatened by Pompeo.
Someone wants us to believe the "neocons" and the Democrats are all pro-war and all one in the same. I am not so sure about that. Some that are labeled "neocon" simply do not deserve that label. According to Tucker, Mike Pompeo and Greg Abbott would be in that group! Someone even called Mark Levin a "neo-con" for crying out loud!! Pure foolishness!!! An ardent supporter of President Trump, Levin sees Trump's policies more accurately than does Tucker Carlson. And both President Trump and Levin have a far more gracious way of expressing their concerns than does Tucker. When Tucker speaks, America is corrupt and the cause of the entire world’s problem…much like when the Democrats speak. When President Trump or Mark Levin speak, the get to the root of the problem while still leaving the exceptionalism of America in tact. Tucker doesn’t know how to do that. Listen carefully and you will see what I mean. Tucker constantly comes across as bashing America, in spite of the conservative views he holds.
And some how, someone wants us to believe that America tries to get us into every war there is. That we are trying to selfishly rule the world. Or stay in a war because it's good for the economy. Whatever! That simply isn't true, and I just don't buy what's going on. It troubles me. I don't like the way Tucker more easily, and even more often, is bashing Republicans far more then he does Democrats. He did it on almost every show before he left Fox and now he continues in that vein with "Tucker on Twitter". Is that good for us? Is that bringing about a solution? Personally, I think it's causing division and unrest.
I agree with Tucker totally about what he says in this video regarding what is happening to President Trump. And I think he is sincere about his concern with that taking place. However, I think his concern is more over how destructive that is for the nation, than a concern for Trump. And that is okay! That is probably a very valid concern. He is right to be concerned. What is taking place is insanity. I don't know why we are not all irate about what is happening. We should all be outraged! It's Third World stuff. But his fear and continual anti-war rhetoric is dangerous to our nation. He paints us in the same light as those who seek to destroy the strength of our nation. Who will support us when we need to defend ourselves?
I find myself wondering sometimes if Tucker isn't the one kissing Trump's feet, as he projects about other Republicans that he claims kissed up to Trump during his administration. There may be some. I know everyone and I mean *everyone* sure wanted his endorsement when it came to campaign time. But I also think Tucker is doing the same thing in order to encourage Trump in his own (Tucker’s) pacifist views. I'm actually not so sure Tucker is all in for President Trump. I'm not so sure he's "all in" for a lot of things he says, or if he just knows that's what he needs to say to the audience he seeks to appeal...and which he most certainly does... It has gotten him where he is, before his ousting at Fox and an incredible following on Twitter. I do know for certain he has an at all costs anti-war philosophy! But that's the only thing I'm certain.
Somebody help me figure this out. I no longer trust Tucker. I don't like his continual bashing of Republicans and I don't like his total, constant barrage of anti-war rhetoric. I think what he is doing in the constant attack of America is akin to what the leftist do and have done for decades. That is, treating America as if we are warmongers infiltrating every Nation. It's as if he believes we are doing what the Alinskyites have accused us of and tried to make us believe since the 1970 s. He seems to hold the same view as leftists like Jimmy Dore and other radicals of that ilk. Think about that! How can that even be? They call America an "Imperialist Nation" as if we are throwing our weight around the world. That's not America and that isn't a healthy view of us. It's a destructive view, but I believe it is why Tucker so easily hosts communist-wannabe (it appears) Jimmy Dore, Colonel Doug McGregor, and Democrat (though now independent, Tulsi Gabbard.) I don't agree with their foreign policy either! They all leave out Israel! And that "the nation from the uttermost north" (Russia) will indeed one day attack her. Russia now has a strong alliance with Iran, Israel's most bitter enemy... As well as both moving into Syria. Perhaps this alliance needs to be stopped at Ukraine. Just a thought. We certainly aren't going about that war the right way. I'm not saying we are or defending that war as is. And I certainly have no solution there now. President Trump says he does and I believe him. Pretty sure, it isn't the same as Tucker's solution.
In all of it, I think they (Tucker, Gabbard, Macgregor, et al) forget this very important fact. Israel! America is NOT responsible for the disruption in the Middle East, as Tucker claims - even if we did get involved there; or in the reverse, if we shouldn't have. That turmoil in the Middle East was going to happen anyway. It has always been and always will be there, until Jesus returns. President Trump was very instrumental in securing a safety net for Israel. No one was going to mess with Trump. And getting us out of the JCPOA was one of the best things President Trump did. Now look at what's happening! Good grief!
Trump is not in the same category as Tucker's pacifist, anti-war views, though Tucker tries to paint him as such. Trump's doctrine is a strong “peace through strength” stance. Think about it! It wasn't Mike Pompeo that was scaring Kim Johg Un into submission! Nor was it Mike Pompeo keeping China in check. It was President Trump! It wasn't Mike Pompeo sending photos of someone's house, to a nation's leader as a subtle hint to stay in line. It was President Trump. He isn't the pacifist Tucker is trying to paint and trying to influence Trump into being. If it is working, it will only work until he is President again.
Further, actually the old narrative Tucker brings up, that "we knew about the weapons of mass destruction" was actually started by the left...the radical left! And we have all just bought in. But I still don't buy it...that, without apology. I can disagree with my favorite President on some things and still desire and commend him for the rest of his policies. And I know President Trump has commended Tucker for the boldness of this clip. I think in a quieter moment, President Trump will think about all of that and not simply the single issue (war) Tucker talks about here.
I think Tucker believes he influences President Trump. For the record, I think Laura Ingraham and Sean Hannity also believe that they influence him. I also believe they *do* to some degree, but perhaps they are overestimating their influence just a bit.
I guess I just don't think Tucker's narrative is healthy for America. I don't think he got the moment right in regard to when he thinks everyone decided to gang up on President Trump. It wasn't Trump's comments about Iraq at the debates on February 16, 2016, as Tucker states here. That is simply Tucker's opinion. He *wants* to believe that, because that bolsters *his* view. He has no proof of that. Personally, I believe it was the moment Trump came down that escalator on June 16, 2015 to announce his candidacy for President. *That's* when the attacks started. And then it became a full bore onslaught 19 minutes after his inauguration when they were already calling for his impeachment - on January 20, 2017. Trump hadn't even done anything yet and they were loudly screaming "Impeach him!" In reality, the attacks were about *everything* Trump said he would do as President, that started the attacks...including his defense of Israel! It wasn't a certain moment on the debate stage. It was *everything*! He held a Biblical worldview, after all. And *that* is what the left recognized! This is spiritual warfare and always has been. And yes you can have a Biblical worldview without being a perfect man. I am not saying Trump is perfect.
To sum all this rant/rambling up, President Trump is not the pacifist Tucker would have us believe, or that Tucker seems to want him to be. Yes, Trump wants us out of war, and as President he got us there! But President Trump *will* fight for this nation, and the nations around the world, full well know it!! *That* is why he is so effective.
Thoughts? What am I missing?
One final thought, since I'm being kinda stupid here today and posting such controversial thoughts, let me just take it one step further and offer a prediction. I think if President Trump doesn't win the nomination for the Republican Party, we will see Tucker lending his full support to RFK Jr. - should the Democrat Party allow Kennedy to stay in the race. I am more afraid of RFK bowing out to run as an Independent. And if that happens, and that is where Tucker goes, that is when I will know I am right about Tucker Carlson. If not, I'll apologize.
I am still watching him, listening, trying to learn and I'll do a double check on Mike Pompeo to see if he has indeed turned on President Trump. I am just not *yet* buying the venom Tucker is serving. At least not on this issue. I wish him the best on everything else.
