Given Trump's pick of Nikki Haley for UN Ambassador, will her foreign policy inexperience hurt her effectiveness?

MAJ David Vermillion — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:11:46 -0500

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Nov 25 at 2016 9:12 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:12:42 -0500

Time will tell.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 25 at 2016 9:14 PM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:14:03 -0500

don't think so... she has a lot of background in dealing with multiculturalism...

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 25 at 2016 9:38 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:38:03 -0500

MAJ David Vermillion, considering that she'll succeed Susan Rice (Rosemary DiCarlo is acting), who is arguably one of the worst appointments in recent U.S. history, Nikki Haley's effectiveness, in my opinion, could be measured with a micrometer, and still easily surpass that of Susan Rice.
As an aside, how anyone could perform as abysmally as Susan Rice did, yet still be appointed National Security Advisor is simply beyond comprehension.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 25 at 2016 9:41 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:41:11 -0500

For decades, Americans across the nation were pointing at politicians and exclaiming that "they could do such a better job than these clowns".. Well, that social experiment is about to happen. We will now have a cabinet full of people with no relevant experience or qualifications... Time to see if the masses were right...

Response by SPC George Rudenko made Nov 25 at 2016 9:44 PM

SPC George Rudenko — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:44:17 -0500

Whoo ever has "that" level of experience?

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made Nov 25 at 2016 11:53 PM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 23:53:55 -0500

Not sure about her lack of experience, but her lack of ability to pull her upper and lower teeth apart while talking might be a show stopper. You've all seen it, but you haven't noticed. Watch her talk. It's as though she's on a motorcycle with no face mask and she's concerned about a bug flying into her throat. You'll notice it now, I bet. I got no comment about her politics, because I really am fed up with that shit.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 26 at 2016 12:06 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:06:40 -0500

I'm sure she will be Challenged but having come from a Hindu Culture and being elected a Republican Governor gives her a Leg Up on a lot of Contenders. That already demonstrates a certain skill at mixing cultures. She is No Favorite of Mine but She has already demonstrated a Certain Skill that might be necessary is such a Job.

Response by SMSgt Roy Dowdy made Nov 26 at 2016 12:55 AM

SMSgt Roy Dowdy — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:55:53 -0500

Given Kerry's abysmal track record as Secretary of State (Syrian cease fire, Iran Nuclear deal, etc) how bad could Haley be?

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Nov 26 at 2016 1:30 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 01:30:25 -0500

The UN ambassador imho is only a ceremonial mouthpiece and naturally has no more power or authority than any other political appointee. As long as she looks good in the shower and presents the administration's views on many subjects, she will work out. Don't look to her for any original thinking or independent initiatives.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 26 at 2016 3:17 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:17:43 -0500

As if the U.N. serves a useful purpose in the first place. She will be the president's mouthpiece like all the other ones before her.

What difference, at this point, does it possibly make? (vbg)

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Nov 26 at 2016 3:46 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:46:01 -0500

Considering the GOP's disdain of the UN, that's probably what they're hoping.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 26 at 2016 7:32 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 07:32:14 -0500

Taking over a job you know nothing about is simplicity itself... and is easier then if you're an "expert"
Listen to the boss's goals, get him to tell you HIS priorities, his needs and then his want list..Everything you do in the job should be based on these guiding ideals. Study the regulatory guidence, the laws, the directives...that tell you what MUST be done as part of your duties .. reports, actions, lists made, mandatory meetings or work groups.., checked, ect.
Then clear the desk, start with a fresh computer that has nothing but essentials and all previous contact info..
Focus on accomplishing the regulatory tasks, while forming a plan on the boss's priorities. Anything truly important you were supposed to have done, do, call or write about will show itself quickly when the anticipated receiver has not received the "thing" ..if this newly discovered thing aligns itself with required tasks or the boss's priorities, then address it, if not, ignore it.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 26 at 2016 12:52 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:52:17 -0500

What could she possibly do bad in the UN? It's already FUBAR.

Response by Cadet PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2016 7:18 PM

Cadet PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:18:10 -0500

Nikki Haley is unqualified to be UN ambassador. She has no international experience, and has governed a state with no major international cities (such as New York or Los Angeles). The world already looks at the US as a joke after debacles like the unjustified invasion of Iraq, and our President-Elect's refusal to accept the reality of climate change. Appointing an unqualified, inexperienced UN ambassador is NOT what we need to be doing at this stage.

Response by SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter made Dec 9 at 2017 10:07 PM

SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 22:07:56 -0500

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted help and do for others without the thought of anything in return.

Peace!