https://www.yahoo.com/news/pompeos-elit … 00176.html
Your tax dollars at work (for Trump and his people)
Hmm. . . following an example set by James Madison is a bad thing?
Of course, I know that the following blurb from your link is the'official' State Department defense of these dinners and is to be expected, but . . .
"State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said the dinners are "a world-class opportunity to discuss the mission of the State Department and the complex foreign policy matters facing our exceptional nation."
"Invited guests have included many foreign diplomats, thought leaders, academics, government leaders at many levels, business leaders, Members of Congress and the media — each of whom has a stake in America and its leadership in the world," Ortagus said.
She added that Pompeo "has benefited greatly from these gatherings as he has gained knowledge listening to his guests from all across the political spectrum and all around the world."
"Foreign policy-focused social gatherings precisely like these are in the finest tradition of diplomatic and American hospitality and grace," Ortagus said. "The secretary looks forward to continuing these Madison Dinners as they are an important component of the execution of his duties as secretary of state.""
. . . is it just a lie, a cover-up?
It seems logically correct to me.
The criticisms;
. . . Pompeo doesn't personally pay for it
. . . there are questions about the guest list validity
. . . Pompeo could personally benefit from these contacts
. . . etc.
These criticisms strike me as insinuations looking for a home.
GA
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