Posted on 04/03/2016 7:09:56 PM PDT by Randall_S
This past week, to our astonishment, we learned that the Obama administration is seriously considering further concessions to Iran, and allowing U.S. dollars to be used to facilitate trade with the terrorist-supporting regime. Behind this latest concession behind every action having to do with Iran, and for that matter most other actions of this so-called Presidency we observe the power of a consigliere, in name Valerie Jarrett.
Jarrett is the Iranian-born Senior Advisor to Barack Hussein Obama, but her true influence is akin to a consigliere.
Just what is a consigliere (plural: consiglieri)? From the Latin counselor, a consigliere is the position within the Mafia that advises the Boss. (Remember The Godfather, Don Vito Corleones consigliere was the adopted son, played by Robert Duvall.) Consiglieri exert tremendous influence. There were several notable advisors to rulers who rose to dominate their nations policies. The consiglieri almost certainly have their own interests in mind when dispensing advice.
Indeed, Valerie Jarrett, who first introduced Barack to Michelle, and whom Obama considers family and trust[s] completely, has historical parallels. Lets take a look at two infamous historical figures and show the parallel to Jarretts position within todays administration.
In the seventeenth century, Armand Jean du Plessis, aka Cardinal Richelieu, rose to be the First Minister for the French King Louis XIII. A powerful Cardinal in the Catholic Church, Richelieu, or leminence Rouge (the Red Eminence) as he was known, rose to prominence in the Kings court, first as an advisor to the Kings mother, and later as a direct advisor to Louis XIII. Historically, Richelieu is remembered as the mastermind behind a move to centralized monarchical power in France, and French opposition to the Habsburg Empire, which at the time ruled Austria and Spain. Richelieu built a luxurious palace for himself called Palais Cardinal (later renamed and known today as Palais Royal). Richelieu, who is the archetype of shadowy power behind a king, has a mixed legacy: although his policies contra the Habsburgs were largely successful, nationally his tendency to centralize power led to absolute monarchy and eventually the French Revolution. Richelieus actions resonate even today in many aspects of politics: for example, the Canadian historian John Ralston Saul has referred to Richelieu as the father of the modern nation-state, centralised power, [and] the modern secret service. Richelieu was also the founder and patron of the Académie française.
In the twentieth century, a repugnant consigliere of the last Czar of Russia, the devout Nicholas II, was in part responsible for the collapse of the Russian Empire.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, or simply Rasputin, took advantage of the Czar and Czarina by claiming to help heal their hemophiliac son, Alexi. The religious Rasputin claimed to be a mystic healer, a trend that was very popular in Russia during the era. Following the miraculous recovery of their son Alexi from one of episodes, the Czarina was convinced Rasputin had saved him. From then onwards, despite great disdain of Rasputin by the Czars court and other advisors, Rasputin was personally protected by the royal couple. He had the trust of Nicholas II in all matters, from war (World War I, in particular) to domestic politics. Like Richelieu, Rasputin was a strong proponent of absolute monarchy: central control of Russia through the power of the Czar. This further agitated the liberals of Russia, who had been attempting Duma reform.
So strong were Rasputins machinations over the Czar and Czarina that many historians regard him as a toxic influence that blinded Nicholas II, and eventually led to the downfall of the Russian Empire. The Czar, known for being indecisive, was dependent on the scheming Rasputin for advice. His weakness, combined with the fallout of World War I, handed Russia to the Bolsheviks in 1917.
The cursory sketches of Cardinal Richelieu and Rasputin show alarming parallels with Valerie Jarrett modus operandi.
Like the two consiglieri of the past, Valerie Jarrett is advising Barack Hussein Obama to rule Washington in an increasingly centralized and despotic manner. Ive got a pen and Ive got a phone, Obama once stated when asked how he would deal with opposition. Executive orders designed to circumvent Congress are essentially the tool of an absolute monarch/dictator who does not answer to elected legislature nor to the people. In foreign affairs, Obamas legacy has added a chapter with the opening of Cuba, and his subsequent trip to Havana. The next step would be a presidential trip to Tehran, and putting a seal of approval on Irans rejoining of the international community. Jarretts puppet strings have been used to normalize relations with the greatest state sponsor of terror in the world.
There is nothing new under the sun. History repeats itself with different names and different characters. Is Valerie Jarrett a Richelieu, a Rasputin, or a combination of both? A consiglieres involvement in politics is nothing new.
“...Executive orders designed to circumvent Congress are essentially the tool of an absolute monarch/dictator who does not answer to elected legislature nor to the people....”
And America suffers while the Congress languishes in its sweetheart deals and lobbyist favors...and does nothing to stop the treason against the very people who voted them to Washington to protect and support them.
we already pay for granny Robinson to live rent Free plus a large pay check for ‘baby sitting’ teenagers .
Jarrett has lived there as long as they have??? what is the ‘deal’ in this arrangement.?
and Main Stream Media never mentions it..nor answers questions about it...
That is an odd relationship, Valerie seems to devote her life to Obama. Huma gives that same total care to Hillary. I realize Dems need sycophants, but this seems to border on bizarre psychology? I thought Valerie was married, so does her husband also live in the White House? Doesn’t he feel second fiddle to Obama? Maybe it’s a threesome, or four some... joking! Weird.
“I’m not a Madam! I’m a consigliere!”
As I’ve written with regard to soebarkah, the enemy islamist, we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
She is divorced, i think she has one daughter.
dates some African American sports person, forgot his name, didn’t impress me to remember.
I just think it is very strange..
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