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Steve Bannon stepping down from Breitbart after controversial comments in tell-all book
Washington Examiner ^ | January 9, 2018 | Melissa Quinn

Posted on 01/09/2018 1:20:00 PM PST by Coronal

Steve Bannon, the executive chairman of Breitbart News, is stepping down from the news organization, according to a report.

The New York Times reported the news of Bannon's departure from Breitbart on Tuesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


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To: Coronal
I thought [Bannon] was on our side, I now see him as a dirty rat bastard.

This is essentially my view now as well. I did like Bannon—indeed, I trusted his policy instincts and convictions moreso than those of President Trump himself initially—and his "America first" ideas on economic nationalism.

Unfortunately, he has allowed his ego to severely interfere with both his role in the Trump administration—and ultimately in this revolutionary movement in general. There seems to be little doubt that Steve was sloppy in his statements to some people—people who he should have known were servants of the Enemy—and consequently his behavior constituted extreme disloyalty to the very President whose back he was supposed to have.

Given Bannon's elevated and prominent status, these mistakes border on unforgivable, and—in any event—exhibit breathtakingly unsound judgement. Steve needs to take some time off to engage in some sober-minded reflection regarding his actions, and the counterproductive and deleterious effect they have had on the President's agenda and the ease of implementing it...

41 posted on 01/09/2018 4:17:12 PM PST by sargon ("If the President doesn't drain the Swamp, the Swamp will drain the President.")
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To: nickcarraway

You picked the wrong one to question. I have a well used flameproof Little Black dress I always wear when freeping. And I’m just being honest. I do know some FReepers cling to old opinions and don’t let new info affect how they think. I’m not one. I can still learn.


42 posted on 01/09/2018 4:34:59 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: Yaelle

Trust me, I’m not trying flame you, just male a point.


43 posted on 01/09/2018 4:43:56 PM PST by nickcarraway (reitr)
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To: Coronal

Good riddance. He turned out to be a complete traitor. Maybe Bannon was the FBI source inside the Trump campaign that GPS spoke of.
Shocking how completely different he is than what we thought he was.


44 posted on 01/09/2018 8:39:07 PM PST by tinamina
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To: Political Junkie Too
Trump was at his best, in his campaign, when Bannon was the CEO...

It wasn't just Bannon. Kellyanne Conway was brought in simultaneously with Bannon to run the campaign.

Perhaps it was Conway who was the more disciplined force driving the Trump campaign?

Bingo! I think you nailed it. I'm stupid for not having thought of that but I believe you are exactly right. And, notice she's still on the Trump team, because she understood that she is in a support role, and it's not ultimately *all about her*, something Bannon had trouble getting through his thick skull, apparently.

45 posted on 01/10/2018 9:22:01 AM PST by Jack Black
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