Of all the Cabinet appointments, Gen. Mattis is the only one I actually support

[The Polack MSgt]

His reputation is that he was always an apolitical career officer known for blunt honesty and a driven work ethic.

I am not sure that DJT knew that - I think DJT picked him because Gen. Mattis, sorry - Sec.Mattis has quotes about killing people on the Google machine.

Judging from Secretary Mattis' first message to the DoD, DJT may soon regret selecting him. Here it is in full:

Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
01/20/2017 06:47 PM CST
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. NR‐020‐17
Jan. 20, 2017
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
***
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.

Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our
nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the
Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You
represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never
complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady
beacon of hope for all mankind.

Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today
and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work
with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to
gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the
trust of Congress and the American people.

I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your
Secretary.

MATTIS SENDS

[exboyfil]

1. Canary in the coal mine

When he resigns the whole thing will collapse.

I see the scenario where Trump (probably channeling Flynn) orders him to do something so completely stupid, he will have to resign and then hopefully go public.

[alarimer]

2. I don't but I want him to be the Designated Survivor

Is it wrong that I hope that show is a prediction?

[The Polack MSgt]

3. Just like dreaming about how to spend the lottery winnings

We know it isn't going to happen but...

[alarimer]

4. Except it took out everyone, even the good ones in Congress.

So, no, I guess that wouldn't really work at all.