It's a wake up call to me how much power there is for the wealthy. No other type of person outside of government could have done what he did.
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I've said this before and I'll say it again:
Imagine if this was a democrat presidency with a democrat controlled congress.
Understanding the conservative mind means accepting "my group is good. when my group does something, it's good." That's it. Well, that and "whatever is good for me and mine right now is good".
There's no grand underlying theory or unifying thought. They're just assholes
Or so propagandized that they are effectively brain damaged, my grandmother was raised by folks who were progressive Republicans and first voted in the 1800s for Theodore Roosevelt. She is still under the propagandized delusions that the modern Republican party is the same one her grand parents and great grandparents voted for.
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But they actively vote for things that aren't good for them and theirs.
They’re just assholes
They're just stupid assholes.
"Help they're forcing us to have free healthcare and social safety nets."
Haha. We wish don't we.
Not the point I was making though. I'm saying if dems were doing what maga is doing now, Republicans would be in the streets with their assault rifles or something, the point is they wouldn't stand for this if it were dems, they're hypocrites.
But dems wouldn't be doing anything like this, as we all know.
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Most people inside the government couldn't have either
Cabinet heads are hiring back employees who were dismissed during the mass purge
Hopefully they get to keep any redundancy payouts AND come back on higher wages. After all, if they’re being hired back then it shows their role was critical.
From Big Balls to “Ow! My Balls”
Shit. I know shit's bad right now, with all that starving bullshit, and the dust storms, and we are running out of french fries and burrito coverings. But I got a solution...
.... pretending the whole time that they have any balls
Time for MAGA to accept that it was entirely a grift.
I might not mind living in interesting times if the people who vote for Republicans would all realize they’ve been duped and choose to join the protests against the GOP politicians. If non-rich Americans could all work together, there’d be no stopping us.
You can't even consistently convince liberals that Kamala is better than this shit. And you think adding a bunch of conservatives will help?
I see your point. A way out of this that doesn’t require their support l would probably be quicker, but it would be far more peaceful and lasting if we get it.
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I hope BigBalls is OK
He is. He can always go back popping pop corn at his dads company.
Because he is good at popping pop corn right? Because it was a meritorious hire. Right?
Right?
Come on Millennials, we use to be great at bullying. If we push hard enough, we could have a few suicides by the 4th of July. The rest of us can work on Musk. Maybe by labor day we can get thim.
Good! The idea that they were ever allowed in in the first place was kind of crazy.
Some 22 year old kid: "Yeah, I need access to all your employee records."
Correct answer: "GTFO!"
Best news today... A bright spot.
GTFO!! Don't let the door slam on your ass on the way out!!
😂 🤣
Well... here's the thing; once Mush's doggies are out, Trump is gonna put in his own cronies and they'll probably be agenda driven fanatics rather then Techbro fail sons. While I'm not sure, I think that a step worse?
While I’m not sure, I think that a step worse?
Two cheeks of the same ass.
Wow I could not muster up a shit to give about Musk and his Doge incels even if I ate Taco Bell.
Considering what they deserve, they're getting off lightly.
They shouldn't have been there in the first place. It's like removing a tumor.
While i understand people need to have a job they shouldnt come back. I wouldnt. I hope all of then found something more worthwhile already
That would just generate more waste. The people who were dismissed already have all the relevant knowledge and skills and won't need to ~~rump~~ ramp up like a new hire.
Edit: Freud
That makes DOGE win.
It's not like their boss fired them.
They should've been pushed out even if emotional Musk was present
Continuing saga of The Oops We Made A Mistake Party.
"Being pushed out"-- of a helicopter?
Can I see a raise of hands who saw that coming? I know we all did :P
Oh those poor employees