The dismissal of ALL diplomats irrespective of personal circumstances and in denial of decades of precedent reeks of Trump's authoritarian bent Dang, of course - Authoritarianism: The political science that explains Trump http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=123086017 [linked here] .. http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=124966805 and goes somewhat to number 10 of Robert Reich's .. 15 Warnings Signs of Impending Tyranny 10. Seek to eliminate or reduce the influence of competing centers of power, such as labor unions and opposition parties. http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=127673734 See also:\ fuagf -- authoritarian followers http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=124966218