The Trump Cabinet and key post thread (3 Viewers)

[superchuck500]

Surely to be a clown show. We know that RFK certainly thinks he’s getting nominated for HHS, which includes FDA.

 

[superchuck500]

Seth Abramson (@sethabramson.bsky.social)

So at the very moment Guilfoyle has become dangerous to the Trump Family because she has a new motivation to betray its secrets, Donald Trump has used the power of the presidency to give her a gift. This is just one of many indications that we now have an utterly corrupt government given to...

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[Booker]

Seth Abramson (@sethabramson.bsky.social)

So at the very moment Guilfoyle has become dangerous to the Trump Family because she has a new motivation to betray its secrets, Donald Trump has used the power of the presidency to give her a gift. This is just one of many indications that we now have an utterly corrupt government given to...

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Sounds like an all expenses paid four year Mediterranean vacation to get her to go away.

 

[SamAndreas]

Punners delight, It adds another layer to the many symbolic meanings of "grease".

 

[superchuck500]

 

[bird]

These formers just flat out lie.

 

[superchuck500]

 

[SamAndreas]

I can't see any logical purpose to it. Gee,,, is it worth anything beyond it being a personal indulgence for the personal sake of son of RFK.

That post war CIA has been gone from this earth for many years. We have a different CIA now, son of CIA I suppose it could be called. Or more to the point we have the son of a son of a son of CIA now.

Besides the CIA isn't a person, it's a thing. It's not the same thing it was then

Everyone who was an adult then has either passed beyond, or is pushing past 90 now. The ones who are pushing pasty 90 now were adults then, but they were young adults then, they had nothing to do with what happened.

 

[Texan1211]

The destruction of our institutions begins…..

I hope to see some meaningful reforms to some govt. agencies. While recognizing the need for some of these departments, I can't just ignore the inefficiencies of some of them.

 

[bird]

I hope to see some meaningful reforms to some govt. agencies. While recognizing the need for some of these departments, I can't just ignore the inefficiencies of some of them.

Kindly list the reforms due to which inefficiencies you would like to see in which government agencies.

 

[Texan1211]

Kindly list the reforms due to which inefficiencies you would like to see in which government agencies.

Ok, let's start with the FDA. Personally, I find it rather stupid that it approves drugs which are killing folks, and then allow folks to sue what the feds approved of. To me, that is as stupid and misguided as allowing the sale of cigarettes but allowing folks to sue over what they themselves did willingly. I see no need for the government to have 43+ 'job training' programs. The Department of Education, since its inception, has led America downward in world rankings despite the massive amounts of money spent on "education". That will do for starters.
Are you in favor of government waste?

 

[Dragon]

Ok, let's start with the FDA. Personally, I find it rather stupid that it approves drugs which are killing folks, and then allow folks to sue what the feds approved of. To me, that is as stupid and misguided as allowing the sale of cigarettes but allowing folks to sue over what they themselves did willingly. I see no need for the government to have 43+ 'job training' programs. The Department of Education, since its inception, has led America downward in world rankings despite the massive amounts of money spent on "education". That will do for starters.
Are you in favor of government waste?

The FDA plays an essential role in protecting communities. For every drug approved, many are denied due to safety or efficacy concerns. While the current system may have flaws, the alternative—lax or no regulation—would undoubtedly be worse. Regarding cigarettes, the tobacco industry withheld critical information for decades, which is why they are now facing lawsuits.

Similarly, without a Department of Education to ensure schools meet basic standards—even in less affluent areas—all children, including those with disabilities, risk being denied access to quality education.

In some red states, there seems to be a greater emphasis on teaching the Bible rather than history or social studies. This is concerning, as an education that neglects civic rights and responsibilities leaves children less informed about their roles as citizens. It makes them easier to control and suppress, which may be the intent. After all, a population of poorly educated workers is less likely to organize or demand better conditions and fair treatment. Perhaps that’s the real goal: creating cheap, compliant labor.

 

[Texan1211]

The FDA plays an essential role in protecting communities. For every drug approved, many are denied due to safety or efficacy concerns. While the current system may have flaws, the alternative—lax or no regulation—would undoubtedly be worse. Regarding cigarettes, the tobacco industry withheld critical information for decades, which is why they are now facing lawsuits.

Similarly, without a Department of Education to ensure schools meet basic standards—even in less affluent areas—all children, including those with disabilities, risk being denied access to quality education.

In some red states, there seems to be a greater emphasis on teaching the Bible rather than history or social studies. This is concerning, as an education that neglects civic rights and responsibilities leaves children less informed about their roles as citizens. It makes them easier to control and suppress, which may be the intent. After all, a population of poorly educated workers is less likely to organize or demand better conditions and fair treatment. Perhaps that’s the real goal: creating cheap, compliant labor.

Ok, I clearly recognize the need for some government agencies. What I am discussing (as requested) was inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and waste in government. I will not pretend the government is particularly 'efficient' in many things, the record speaks clearly that it is far from it.
If the status quo is what one wishes, simply keep government running exactly as it is. That way, no one wins!
Please do take some time to explain to me how we rank so low in the world in education despite the massive spending we do per student. And especially inform me how efficient the D of E is that has seen the lowering of our test scores since its very inception.

 

[Dragon]

Why would anyone want to do away with job training programs? These programs are among the most beneficial initiatives a country can implement. They help people move off social assistance or out of low-paying jobs and into better-paying roles, ultimately increasing the state's overall tax revenue. The only ones who benefit from eliminating such programs are those who seek to maintain a poorly educated, low-wage workforce. Is that really the future we want to support?

 

[Texan1211]

Why would anyone want to do away with job training programs? These programs are among the most beneficial initiatives a country can implement. They help people move off social assistance or out of low-paying jobs and into better-paying roles, ultimately increasing the state's overall tax revenue. The only ones who benefit from eliminating such programs are those who seek to maintain a poorly educated, low-wage workforce. Is that really the future we want to support?

Clearly, I stated NOTHING like that. I clearly and precisely asked if we need 43+ of them? Would it be more efficient to have fewer programs with fewer administrators and differing rules for each program?

 

[Saint by the Bay]

No organization the size and scope of the US Government is “efficient”. It’s utopian to believe that it can or will be. No corporation over 1B in revenue is “efficient”. Efficiency is an elementary school idea when you’re talking about millions, billions, and trillions of dollars in expenditures.

I look around my company and see massive amounts of inefficiency and we are less than 1% the size of the US government. Efficiency at this size and scope is a meaningless word.

 

[Texan1211]

No organization the size and scope of the US Government is “efficient”. It’s utopian to believe that it can or will be. No corporation over 1B in revenue is “efficient”. Efficiency is an elementary school idea when you’re talking about millions, billions, and trillions of dollars in expenditures.

I look around my company and see massive amounts of inefficiency and we are less than 1% the size of the US government. Efficiency at this size and scope is a meaningless word.

Well, then, I guess we are forever doomed to massive waste in government. Sorry, I won't be accepting that must be the only way for government to be. Can you see absolutely no benefit from government streamlining and merging programs where possible, saving taxpayer dollars?

 

[Dragon]

Ok, I clearly recognize the need for some government agencies. What I am discussing (as requested) was inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and waste in government. I will not pretend the government is particularly 'efficient' in many things, the record speaks clearly that it is far from it.
If the status quo is what one wishes, simply keep government running exactly as it is. That way, no one wins!
Please do take some time to explain to me how we rank so low in the world in education despite the massive spending we do per student. And especially inform me how efficient the D of E is that has seen the lowering of our test scores since its very inception.

Public schools in many states have been badly underfunded for years, prioritizing test performance over teaching students how to learn effectively. Compared to Europe, the U.S. school system falls short—and I can say this with confidence, having been a student in both systems. No, you do not spend 'massive' amounts on each student. In fact, you spend far less per student compared to European schools. Additionally, there are huge disparities in funding across districts, with poorer areas being severely underfunded and starved of resources

 

[Dragon]

Clearly, I stated NOTHING like that. I clearly and precisely asked if we need 43+ of them? Would it be more efficient to have fewer programs with fewer administrators and differing rules for each program?

Different trades need different programs. Simple as that