D-Rex make a move, more foreign affairs

POTUS has nominated a new Ambassador for the Netherlands.  This would usually not be a newsworthy event.  However, in this administration, the most secondary of acts can provide insight into the lack of cohesion currently occurring in the Whitehouse.

According to www.state.gov/s/d/rm/index.htm, the purpose of the State Department is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. This mission is shared with the USAID, ensuring we have a common path forward in partnership as we invest in the shared security and prosperity that will ultimately better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.

Now, first and foremost the State Department is to act to the benefit of U.S. citizens.  That is absolutely as it should be.  The purpose of an Ambassador is to represent you and me, U.S. citizens in foreign countries.  An Ambassador should also engender mutual goodwill.  An Ambassador should be culturally sensitive.

The nominee for Ambassador to the Netherlands is Pete Hoekstra.  He was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 3.  He is a U.S. citizen.  He has served as a Congressman in the U.S. house.  These are all characteristics which would tend to confirm his choice.  However, I find the following to be pertinent as well.

Netherlands:  Pro gay marriage, 1st nation to legalize same sex marriage.

Hoekstra:        Co-sponsored 9 anti-LGBT bills.

Netherlands:  No death penalty.

Hoekstra:        Capital punishment advocate.

Netherlands:  On demand abortions with 5 day waiting period.

Hoekstra:        "I have continuously fought to protect the lives of the unborn throughout my tenure in Congress and will continue to do so as long as I am able to," Hoekstra said. "It is absolutely inexcusable to subsidize the abortion industry, especially when so many taxpayers, like me, are so opposed to it."

Netherlands:  The political system of the Netherlands is characterized by a large number of political parties, many of whom are represented in government. Traditionally, the dominant political parties have included the Labour Party (PvdA), the Christian Democrats (CDA) and the Liberals (VVD).

Hoekstra:         Traditionally the political system of the U.S. is characterized by Republicans and Democrats.  Hoekstra is a member of the Tea Party.

Whaduyathink?