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[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 54 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the move, arguing that DEI initiatives undermine military cohesion and operational effectiveness.

Isn't Hegseth himself a DEI hire?

I mean he's just a weekend TV show host with zero competence or merit for the job he was handed.

[–] SpaceRanger13@lemm.ee 33 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I hear he's a DUI hire. An added layer to the second trump administration is that they only hire COMPLETELY unqualified candidates. I'm pretty sure DEI hires are required to be competent.

Your both close. Hes a diversity, inclusion and equity hire.

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 30 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How is this not The Onion?

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 13 points 1 week ago

Several things have changed. For example, Godwin's law has been suspended, because Nazi comparisons have become factual.

The Onion stories becoming indistinguishable from reality is another.

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Looks like we're at war with Eastasia this week.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

Always have been comrade.

Double plus good news though, the choco ration has been increased from 50 grams to 30 grams!

[–] vormadikter@startrek.website 11 points 1 week ago

This is satire, right?
Right???

[–] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago
[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Reminds me of the Taliban blowing up those Buddha statues.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago

Malicious compliance?