# Priebus gets the heave-ho **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [July 28, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344 "2017-07-28T21:08:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/21 "2017-07-28T22:13:51Z")
I’m assuming that Priebus’ condition for continued employment was getting the Health Care bill through. In a sense, not a big surprise that he’s getting it, but a bit surprising that they already have a replacement lined up. Though I do think it should have been clear to anyone with half a brain that if you’re failing to interface with Congress like you want to, hiring someone who doesn’t know or understand politics and how Congress works is not going to be a successful strategy. ---
**Author:** ![Ambrosio\_Spinola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Ambrosio\_Spinola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambrosio_Spinola)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/22 "2017-07-28T22:15:44Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > No. I think Darth Bannon is the one pulling the strings by “advising” which direction to go. By all accounts, Bannon was against hiring Scaramucci, and given that Scaramucci subsequently accused Bannon of being out for himself and “sucking his own cock” it’s probably safe to assume they don’t get along. I suspect only one of them will survive, but it’s probably too early to say which one. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/23 "2017-07-28T22:18:18Z")
So I guess Reince was Cain. Gotta love how the “communications director” said they were like brothers. You know, just like Cain and Abel. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![emcee2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7bcc69/32.png) [@emcee2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emcee2k)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/24 "2017-07-28T22:36:32Z")
My prediction: White House spokespeople will claim it was because of issues healthcare reform, Trump later contradict them by claiming Priebus was leaking to the press. The leaks will continue unabated. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/25 "2017-07-28T22:38:08Z")
> [@Ambrosio\_Spinola](#): > > By all accounts, Bannon was against hiring Scaramucci, and given that Scaramucci subsequently accused Bannon of being out for himself and “sucking his own cock” it’s probably safe to assume they don’t get along. I suspect only one of them will survive, but it’s probably too early to say which one. Trumper-dome: Two men enter. One man leaves. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/26 "2017-07-28T22:38:33Z")
> [@emcee2k](#): > > My prediction: White House spokespeople will claim it was because of issues healthcare reform, Trump later contradict them by claiming Priebus was leaking to the press. The leaks will continue unabated. That’s like predicting that the Pacific Ocean will contain water tomorrow, or that the Pope will remain Catholic. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/27 "2017-07-28T22:57:59Z")
> [@scr4](#): > > Homeland Security Secretary to Chief of Staff? Is that a promotion or demotion? In this White House, it’s a loco-motion. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/28 "2017-07-28T22:59:37Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > It will be interesting to see how long Kelly lasts. He knows little of Washington, and is likely used to barking orders and having them followed. I could imagine him grabbing the Mooch by the throat and pinning him up against the wall if he pisses Kelly off. Sounds like he’ll fit right in with the rest of the gang! ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/29 "2017-07-28T23:11:15Z")
And why in God’s name is Preibus continuing to lick Trump’s nut-sack? It’s like they all have Stockholm Syndrome or something. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/30 "2017-07-28T23:14:20Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > As seen on Twitter: Priebusly, on the West Wing… We have nothing left but puns to sustain us! ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/31 "2017-07-28T23:23:40Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > So I guess Reince was Cain. > > Gotta love how the “communications director” said they were like brothers. You know, just like Cain and Abel. :eek: Yeah that was funny. “Brothers fight sometime. Sometimes they murder each other. Totally normal things going on here, folks.” ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/32 "2017-07-28T23:32:51Z")
> [@Sage\_Rat](#): > > … > Though I do think it should have been clear to anyone with **half a brain** that if you’re failing to interface with Congress like you want to, hiring someone who doesn’t know or understand politics and how Congress works is not going to be a successful strategy. Bold added. _beep-beep_ What’s wrong with this statement? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/33 "2017-07-28T23:35:14Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > So I guess Reince was Cain. I’m guessing you don’t teach at my synagogue. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/34 "2017-07-29T00:22:38Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > I’m guessing you don’t teach at my synagogue. 🙂 I’m am obviously unAbel to now! :smack: ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/35 "2017-07-29T00:28:15Z")
Clearly the main problem with this administration was the Chief of Staff. I think we’re going to see a whole new administration now. This is going to be so mainstream, we’re all going to be bored! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/36 "2017-07-29T00:30:23Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > As seen on Twitter: Priebusly, on the West Wing… Blather, Rience and repeat. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/37 "2017-07-29T00:42:11Z")
So when can we expect the Priebus tell-all book to be published? Or won’t any publishers be interested because he has already leaked everything? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/38 "2017-07-29T01:42:07Z")
> [@PastTense](#): > > So when can we expect the Priebus tell-all book to be published? Or won’t any publishers be interested because he has already leaked everything? He could make a fortune if he was willing to offer up some juicy tidbits. Or, maybe he’ll get a killer deal from Fox or even MSNBC. If I were him, I’d have no qualms cashing in on Trump. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/39 "2017-07-29T01:46:15Z")
Either Trump’s White House is truly and utterly dysfunctional and broken beyond repair and it’s just a matter of time before the Constitution works as it should and begins the process of removing him – or he’s trying a new strategy in which he basically says ‘fuck interfacing with congress’ and tries to dial up the crazy and in doing so put pressure on the spineless republicans to join forces against democrats and moderates, and in doing so initiates the process of tearing down American democracy. But getting rid of Preibus and his Hill connections are indeed potentially noteworthy. The experts told him he needed to work with congress to get his agenda, and from his point of view, that didn’t work. He never trusted the experts anyway, so they’re out. He’s going to double down with non-experts and people who really know how to run over people. That’s what I suspect this is about: he wants to run over people, not negotiate with them. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344/40 "2017-07-29T02:15:50Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > The experts told him he needed to work with congress to get his agenda, and from his point of view, that didn’t work. He never trusted the experts anyway, so they’re out. He’s going to double down with non-experts and people who really know how to run over people. That’s what I suspect this is about: he wants to run over people, not negotiate with them. Trump does not work with people and he does not negotiate. He has only a limited number of business strategies, and that’s all he knows; - Bluster and intimidate your opponents by using bullshit. - Refuse to pay. - Fire subordinates if they don’t tell you what you want to hear. - Threaten to sue. Retain a nasty lawyer who will send scary letters. - Settle quietly when your bluff is called. - Make everything personal. Attack, attack, attack. - Demean your opponents (and associates) with nasty nicknames. - Set others up for the inevitable fall. Blame them for failure. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priebus-gets-the-heave-ho/792344.md?page=3)