Hardcore troubadour 14,906 Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Red White and Blue said: Musk’s mass firings begin! Will be interesting to see how we reduce the federal workforce and deport 15 million illegals while also enjoying low unemployment and reduced prices. We won’t be. You should have voted against all of this. You would rather troll. So STFU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 I like when he gives out orders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Red White and Blue said: Musk’s mass firings begin! Will be interesting to see how we reduce the federal workforce and deport 15 million illegals while also enjoying low unemployment and reduced prices. I have been in and out of many federal agencies for decades now. I assure you, they can easily reduce their staff by 20% and lose nothing in terms of ability to support and deliver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 35 minutes ago, RLLD said: I have been in and out of many federal agencies for decades now. I assure you, they can easily reduce their staff by 20% and lose nothing in terms of ability to support and deliver. No doubt. It’s just the way we’re going about it is like fishing with dynamite. In addition to being arguably illegal and led by a guy with conflicts all over the place. But I look forward to seeing how it plays out.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,906 Posted February 14 The Man Comes Around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 14 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: No doubt. It’s just the way we’re going about it is like fishing with dynamite. In addition to being arguably illegal and led by a guy with conflicts all over the place. But I look forward to seeing how it plays out.. Cleaning up a mess will not always be done cleanly nor easily. We have to accept some good and some bad to fix this. I think you should mediate your expectation that there is a flawless solution for every problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 17 minutes ago, RLLD said: Cleaning up a mess will not always be done cleanly nor easily. We have to accept some good and some bad to fix this. I think you should mediate your expectation that there is a flawless solution for every problem. This solution seems more like stunt grandstanding. I suspect it will backfire spectacularly, and look forward to seeing how it plays out either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 15 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: This solution seems more like stunt grandstanding. I suspect it will backfire spectacularly, and look forward to seeing how it plays out either way. I guess I can see your point of view. But, your POV would make more sense if Trump had not run on this very thing, and setup DOGE months ago to engage it. This is that rare circumstance where a politician promises something and does it. Consider, if you will, how the average voted might look at this. The money amounts involved and the designation of that money. And then they hear Democrats decrying this being done. Its probably not the look a party who wants to return to power wants to have. JMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,906 Posted February 14 Trump spoke the other day of their being obvious kickbacks in a lot of the government contracts. Looking forward to that being exposed. I guarantee it will be a bi partisan rogues gallery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 30 minutes ago, RLLD said: I guess I can see your point of view. But, your POV would make more sense if Trump had not run on this very thing, and setup DOGE months ago to engage it. This is that rare circumstance where a politician promises something and does it. Consider, if you will, how the average voted might look at this. The money amounts involved and the designation of that money. And then they hear Democrats decrying this being done. Its probably not the look a party who wants to return to power wants to have. JMHO I think most Americans were pissed about inflation and wanted a change. I doubt what’s happening now is what people wanted. We’ll see though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 35 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: I think most Americans were pissed about inflation and wanted a change. I doubt what’s happening now is what people wanted. We’ll see though. Yes, I think your point has merit. And I think they are justifiably pissed that Biden needlessly fomented inflation then lied about it. But we are less than a month into the current presidency, should Trump have as much time or less than Biden did to fix the issue? How long....in your opinion...should it take to "fix" inflation that has been thrust into the economy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 16 minutes ago, RLLD said: Yes, I think your point has merit. And I think they are justifiably pissed that Biden needlessly fomented inflation then lied about it. But we are less than a month into the current presidency, should Trump have as much time or less than Biden did to fix the issue? How long....in your opinion...should it take to "fix" inflation that has been thrust into the economy? That’s a trick question. Trump himself said he’d bring down costs day one. But everyone knows he won’t bring downs costs at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,472 Posted February 14 14 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: That’s a trick question. Trump himself said he’d bring down costs day one. But everyone knows he won’t bring downs costs at all. He already has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 Just now, iam90sbaby said: He already has. Of course he has dear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tebok 283 Posted February 14 https://postimg.cc/Dm7WHXnh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,888 Posted February 14 https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fabout-sums-it-up-v0-kmoem4imvvie1.png%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3Db877ccf4a8ccd3eb77ccb35e2d6605206ea97c38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,390 Posted February 14 VA cutting 1,000 employees. Way to support our veterans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,797 Posted February 14 48 minutes ago, Tebok said: https://postimg.cc/Dm7WHXnh What's that clownzo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 6 hours ago, Red White and Blue said: That’s a trick question. Trump himself said he’d bring down costs day one. But everyone knows he won’t bring downs costs at all. I agree in part. That he would not bring them down day 1. And what do you presume you are achieving by hanging on this point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 2,424 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, RLLD said: I agree in part. That he would not bring them down day 1. And what do you presume you are achieving by hanging on this point? It is all that have left. Trump is delivering on promise after promise faster than anyone could believe. So now they cling to a few of the hyperbole Trump. To me massive government reform is the single most important issue that we currently face. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, RLLD said: I agree in part. That he would not bring them down day 1. And what do you presume you are achieving by hanging on this point? I don’t think I’m achieving anything. I’m predicting that Trump will make a lot of noise but deliver very little, and voters will be tired of it by the midterms. Maybe I’m wrong and layoffs, tariffs and deportations lower costs matter more to Americans than the cost of food, housing, healthcare etc. But I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, Red White and Blue said: I don’t think I’m achieving anything. I’m predicting that Trump will make a lot of noise but deliver very little, and voters will be tired of it by the midterms. Maybe I’m wrong and layoffs, tariffs and deportations lower costs matter more to Americans than the cost of food, housing, healthcare etc. But I doubt it. I see. So then your goal is to highlight discrepancies, to pronounce evidence that would tend to impugn Trump, where it arises. And then through this maneuver you hope to enhance the ability of the Democrat Party to secure power. I get that. I have to admit that some of my stances are not that far from your own. By way of example, for all those months and months Democrats and their media puppets were trying to sell the lie of a good economic situation and I implored them to keep doing it, louder and louder, because I understood just how much it was p!ssing off voters, and in the end Trump could win as a result. So I get it completely. I guess in this instance, I am going back to the well. I think this manuever on your part, and the wider Democrat Party, is only p!ssing people off, so by all means....please keep doing it....hell, but a billboard somewhere near a highway, just make it clear that is DEMOCRATS sending that message, please.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 32 minutes ago, RLLD said: I see. So then your goal is to highlight discrepancies, to pronounce evidence that would tend to impugn Trump, where it arises. And then through this maneuver you hope to enhance the ability of the Democrat Party to secure power. I get that. I have to admit that some of my stances are not that far from your own. By way of example, for all those months and months Democrats and their media puppets were trying to sell the lie of a good economic situation and I implored them to keep doing it, louder and louder, because I understood just how much it was p!ssing off voters, and in the end Trump could win as a result. So I get it completely. I guess in this instance, I am going back to the well. I think this manuever on your part, and the wider Democrat Party, is only p!ssing people off, so by all means....please keep doing it....hell, but a billboard somewhere near a highway, just make it clear that is DEMOCRATS sending that message, please.... There’s no “maneuver” on my part, it was a prediction: If inflation is still high a year from now voters aren’t going to GAF about DOGE. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,182 Posted February 14 8 hours ago, The Real timschochet said: VA cutting 1,000 employees. Way to support our veterans. Your problem is in your mind bigger is ALWAYS better, especially when it comes to government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 26 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: There’s no “maneuver” on my part, it was a prediction: If inflation is still high a year from now voters aren’t going to GAF about DOGE. HTH I think you are revising your position here. You know very well that you were pretending that Trump was going to lower prices on day one, because that was one of him campaign promises.....and so you want to suggest people were stupid for voting for him, based on that one singular point. Maybe this conversation is making that assertion less comfortable for you? I mean, if that is the case then its a good thing, it speaks to your character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,182 Posted February 14 31 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: There’s no “maneuver” on my part, it was a prediction: If inflation is still high a year from now voters aren’t going to GAF about DOGE. HTH Like Tim, you have a tunnel vision problem. And you seem to think voters ONLY voted for Trump because of inflation. Which isn't to say that those of us who voted for him don't want him to tackle inflation and prices of goods. But it's only been a month and he's been winning, winning, and winning on almost everything. That one may take a little time. But when I see something like the following, and know Biden could have done something but chose not to, I know I made the right choice in how I voted: https://twitter.com/bringhomenow/status/1890359224107942065 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,390 Posted February 14 5 minutes ago, Strike said: Your problem is in your mind bigger is ALWAYS better, especially when it comes to government. Not always. But in the case of the VA, which I can testify from personal knowledge (not myself but friends and family) is slow anyhow, smaller is definitely worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,182 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, The Real timschochet said: Not always. But in the case of the VA, which I can testify from personal knowledge (not myself but friends and family) is slow anyhow, smaller is definitely worse. Your black friend from the park is a veteran? I'm not surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, RLLD said: I think you are revising your position here. You know very well that you were pretending that Trump was going to lower prices on day one, because that was one of him campaign promises.....and so you want to suggest people were stupid for voting for him, based on that one singular point. Maybe this conversation is making that assertion less comfortable for you? I mean, if that is the case then it’s a good thing, it speaks to your character. I wasn’t pretending Trump would lower prices Day 1. He was. I don’t think many people believed that. But I do think if prices are still high a year or 2 from now, voters will get sick of his chit like last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,390 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, Strike said: Like Tim, you have a tunnel vision problem. And you seem to think voters ONLY voted for Trump because of inflation. Which isn't to say that those of us who voted for him don't want him to tackle inflation and prices of goods. But it's only been a month and he's been winning, winning, and winning on almost everything. That one may take a little time. But when I see something like the following, and know Biden could have done something but chose not to, I know I made the right choice in how I voted: https://twitter.com/bringhomenow/status/1890359224107942065 Wining winning winning? He’s getting his wacky appointments due to the cowardice of the Senate. Other than that I’m not seeing a lot of winning. Executive orders that are mostly illegal? A lot of stuff that is just for show? The Gulf of America? You’re like the dude that raves about his football team going undefeated in pre-season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, Strike said: Like Tim, you have a tunnel vision problem. And you seem to think voters ONLY voted for Trump because of inflation. Which isn't to say that those of us who voted for him don't want him to tackle inflation and prices of goods. But it's only been a month and he's been winning, winning, and winning on almost everything. That one may take a little time. But when I see something like the following, and know Biden could have done something but chose not to, I know I made the right choice in how I voted: https://twitter.com/bringhomenow/status/1890359224107942065 I don’t think voters ONLY voted for Trump because of inflation, but I do think they care more about kitchen table politics than creating a lot of chaos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 23 minutes ago, Red White and Blue said: I wasn’t pretending Trump would lower prices Day 1. He was. I don’t think many people believed that. But I do think if prices are still high a year or 2 from now, voters will get sick of his chit like last time. Perhaps I misunderstood your position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 14 5 minutes ago, RLLD said: Perhaps I misunderstood your position. Happens to the best of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,547 Posted February 14 17 hours ago, TrailGuy said: A US Treasury threat intelligence analysis has designated DOGE staff an ‘insider threat'. An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.” I would say that another "insider threat" is whatever Treasury bro is sending sensitive information to the Wired bros. It doesn't seem like anyone wants to stop it, though, since it keeps happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 14 Just for fun, check out some video of when Democrats wanted to do what is happening right now..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted February 14 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGEKRZAybxr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 2.7 trillion uncovered 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,390 Posted February 14 12 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGEKRZAybxr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 2.7 trillion uncovered You’re being suckered again. That number alone should tell you that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted February 14 Just now, The Real timschochet said: You’re being suckered again. That number alone should tell you that. You're going to have to back that up. Or do you just go along with what you're told to believe like you do in the tranny thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,390 Posted February 14 Just now, EternalShinyAndChrome said: You're going to have to back that up. Or do you just go along with what you're told to believe like you do in the tranny thread? Back up what? You honestly believe that they found 2 trillion in waste that can be cut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: Back up what? You honestly believe that they found 2 trillion in waste that can be cut? You made the assertion that it was bunk. Can you prove that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites