What are the ways you'll resist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not hiring anyone MAGA for jobs (around my house, but would not if I owned a company), not investing or buying from companies that donated to him, and will not spend money going to states and/or counties that voted for him.
MAGA is eliminating tens of thousands of federal jobs and requiring a fealty test. Then so can I.
Fair is fair.

Other than that, these MAGA people voted for this sh$$. Why should I help save them from the natural consequences of their actions?

How will you tell if someone is MAGA?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m not hiring anyone MAGA for jobs (around my house, but would not if I owned a company), not investing or buying from companies that donated to him, and will not spend money going to states and/or counties that voted for him.
MAGA is eliminating tens of thousands of federal jobs and requiring a fealty test. Then so can I.
Fair is fair.

Other than that, these MAGA people voted for this sh$$. Why should I help save them from the natural consequences of their actions?

How will you tell if someone is MAGA?

They open their mouths?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Okay. Sounds like that's a vote to write off, and the D party can focus on other things. Useful to know, I guess..

Like I said...I held my nose and voted for Harris because I couldn't stand Trump. Both were too extreme...one to the right and one to the left.

Honestly, who I vote for in 2028 will depend on how the next 4 years pan out. I voted based on political policies and values that I align with the most, not solely based on the POTUS or any party affiliation.

Correction -- I *will voted based on....

ooooo ... was worried until you clarified

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Just tired of Democrats refusing to do any self-reflection and denying why Harris lost.

Refusing to visit any red states isn't really going to help.

Okay. Thanks for weighing in, champ.

[Anonymous]

Oh what will poor MAGA do when we all just say, “Fine, you won. Now show us you can deliver!”

I will “resist” but nothing they can see. No protest, no social media (who wants to be on X?).

You broke it, you buy it. Have fun!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m not hiring anyone MAGA for jobs (around my house, but would not if I owned a company), not investing or buying from companies that donated to him, and will not spend money going to states and/or counties that voted for him.
MAGA is eliminating tens of thousands of federal jobs and requiring a fealty test. Then so can I.
Fair is fair.

Other than that, these MAGA people voted for this sh$$. Why should I help save them from the natural consequences of their actions?

How will you tell if someone is MAGA?

They open their mouths?

And for the MAGAs that are well to do (doctors, financial advisers, lawyers, etc) there is always the FEC public info. Already weeded a few out, and it turns out there were more competent options out there anyway. Win, win, win.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not hiring anyone MAGA for jobs (around my house, but would not if I owned a company), not investing or buying from companies that donated to him, and will not spend money going to states and/or counties that voted for him.
MAGA is eliminating tens of thousands of federal jobs and requiring a fealty test. Then so can I.
Fair is fair.

Other than that, these MAGA people voted for this sh$$. Why should I help save them from the natural consequences of their actions?

How will you tell if someone is MAGA?

They open their mouths?

DP. I’ve had a lot of people at my house in the last year. Landscapers, chimney sweeps, plumbers, contractors, flooring guys. Of course I talk to them but I’m not sure how I’m supposed to know they are MAGA. Do you interview each one to ensure they agree with you on every political issue?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Just tired of Democrats refusing to do any self-reflection and denying why Harris lost.

Refusing to visit any red states isn't really going to help.

No, you just want to see the liber.al tears and you are not getting them.

DP. Are you joking? Liberals are playing true to type, as ever. Moaning, groaning, whining, b****ing, insulting, you name it. The PP is correct. Grow up and engage in some self-reflection, for once in your lives.

+1 NP

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Anonymous wrote:Liberal tears is so entertaining.

Point some out when you see them.

They are trying really hard to wish this into existence, and their bafflement at not being able to stick it to the libs is incredibly entertaining

Agree they seem more upset and angry than the left by far. It’s weird considering.

It’s fear. In every post trying to take Dems temperature. We’re not disclosing our little secrets. We’ve fired our Republican wealth managers. Not spending money on maga businesses. Supporting legit disruptors. Not worrying. Not responsible.

We must punish our fellow Americans for voting the way they want to! What the heck are they thinking? Voting for a candidate who isn’t a democrat? TREASON.

Sure, pretend his political party affiliation is the problem, not the sexual assault and other crimes, compulsive lying (including The Big Lie), fomenting an attempted insurrection, refusal to put his pride aside and publicly embrace the peaceful transfer of power, idolization of authoritarians, corruption, nepotism, general incompetence, stunning ignorance, shattering of norms, mental deterioration, and advanced age.

Trump is not like anyone else. There are Republicans we would disagree with and vote against, but Donald J. Trump is truly in a class by himself. He’s not just an undesirable candidate; he is an amalgamation of everything that could possibly be wrong with a candidate.

Get out of here with your gaslighting.

Things will get interesting in this place when Trump revives Schedule F, Strips civil service protections from tens of thousands of federal, and fires 500,000 federal employees. So, we will see about the resistance of the parasites

You know they can find better paying work in the private sector, right? You’re choosing the weirdest stuff to fantasize about. It really seems like Trump has made you people either unwilling to use critical thought, or just plain dumber.

As a former Fed, I can tell you that this is false. A small percentage of Feds have skills relevant to the private sector but the vast majority do not. Federal pay is generally quite competitive with private salaries except for specialized skills like tech and the combined package of salary, benefits and job security is really unmatched.

That is not true. I knew many many feds who were lawyers and economists who worked revolving doors between private and public sectors. The public sector gave them skills that helped them earn way more in the private sector.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Liberal tears is so entertaining.

Point some out when you see them.

They are trying really hard to wish this into existence, and their bafflement at not being able to stick it to the libs is incredibly entertaining

Agree they seem more upset and angry than the left by far. It’s weird considering.

It’s fear. In every post trying to take Dems temperature. We’re not disclosing our little secrets. We’ve fired our Republican wealth managers. Not spending money on maga businesses. Supporting legit disruptors. Not worrying. Not responsible.

We must punish our fellow Americans for voting the way they want to! What the heck are they thinking? Voting for a candidate who isn’t a democrat? TREASON.

Sure, pretend his political party affiliation is the problem, not the sexual assault and other crimes, compulsive lying (including The Big Lie), fomenting an attempted insurrection, refusal to put his pride aside and publicly embrace the peaceful transfer of power, idolization of authoritarians, corruption, nepotism, general incompetence, stunning ignorance, shattering of norms, mental deterioration, and advanced age.

Trump is not like anyone else. There are Republicans we would disagree with and vote against, but Donald J. Trump is truly in a class by himself. He’s not just an undesirable candidate; he is an amalgamation of everything that could possibly be wrong with a candidate.

Get out of here with your gaslighting.

Things will get interesting in this place when Trump revives Schedule F, Strips civil service protections from tens of thousands of federal, and fires 500,000 federal employees. So, we will see about the resistance of the parasites

You know they can find better paying work in the private sector, right? You’re choosing the weirdest stuff to fantasize about. It really seems like Trump has made you people either unwilling to use critical thought, or just plain dumber.

Come on now, I am not anti-Fed, but this is just wishful thinking. Fed pay is actually very competitive, except for some limited technical and policy areas. Most feds don't have particularly valuable skills for the private sector. Many do have very specific knowledge that makes things work in fedgov, that is valuable to agencies, but they are not turning down private sector offers en masse. If they were so desirable, and so undepaid, they'd leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Just tired of Democrats refusing to do any self-reflection and denying why Harris lost.

Refusing to visit any red states isn't really going to help.

No, you just want to see the liber.al tears and you are not getting them.

DP. Are you joking? Liberals are playing true to type, as ever. Moaning, groaning, whining, b****ing, insulting, you name it. The PP is correct. Grow up and engage in some self-reflection, for once in your lives.

Oh, yes, no conservative has ever engaged in these things.

Do you ever tire of your hypocrisy? Do you even hear yourself and think “Well, I sound like a hypocrite” No?

What a surprise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Just tired of Democrats refusing to do any self-reflection and denying why Harris lost.

Refusing to visit any red states isn't really going to help.

No, you just want to see the liber.al tears and you are not getting them.

DP. Are you joking? Liberals are playing true to type, as ever. Moaning, groaning, whining, b****ing, insulting, you name it. The PP is correct. Grow up and engage in some self-reflection, for once in your lives.

Oh, yes, no conservative has ever engaged in these things.

Do you ever tire of your hypocrisy? Do you even hear yourself and think “Well, I sound like a hypocrite” No?

What a surprise.

This board has been four years of them whining about everything. And when they don't get the big freakout they've been waiting for, they whine about that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Liberal tears is so entertaining.

Point some out when you see them.

They are trying really hard to wish this into existence, and their bafflement at not being able to stick it to the libs is incredibly entertaining

Agree they seem more upset and angry than the left by far. It’s weird considering.

It’s fear. In every post trying to take Dems temperature. We’re not disclosing our little secrets. We’ve fired our Republican wealth managers. Not spending money on maga businesses. Supporting legit disruptors. Not worrying. Not responsible.

We must punish our fellow Americans for voting the way they want to! What the heck are they thinking? Voting for a candidate who isn’t a democrat? TREASON.

Sure, pretend his political party affiliation is the problem, not the sexual assault and other crimes, compulsive lying (including The Big Lie), fomenting an attempted insurrection, refusal to put his pride aside and publicly embrace the peaceful transfer of power, idolization of authoritarians, corruption, nepotism, general incompetence, stunning ignorance, shattering of norms, mental deterioration, and advanced age.

Trump is not like anyone else. There are Republicans we would disagree with and vote against, but Donald J. Trump is truly in a class by himself. He’s not just an undesirable candidate; he is an amalgamation of everything that could possibly be wrong with a candidate.

Get out of here with your gaslighting.

Things will get interesting in this place when Trump revives Schedule F, Strips civil service protections from tens of thousands of federal, and fires 500,000 federal employees. So, we will see about the resistance of the parasites

You know they can find better paying work in the private sector, right? You’re choosing the weirdest stuff to fantasize about. It really seems like Trump has made you people either unwilling to use critical thought, or just plain dumber.

Come on now, I am not anti-Fed, but this is just wishful thinking. Fed pay is actually very competitive, except for some limited technical and policy areas. Most feds don't have particularly valuable skills for the private sector. Many do have very specific knowledge that makes things work in fedgov, that is valuable to agencies, but they are not turning down private sector offers en masse. If they were so desirable, and so undepaid, they'd leave.

DP they often do leave for higher pay but many stayed for job security and benefits. There is still a big pay gap as private sector pays more for same jobs and qualifications.

Federal workers who move between the private and public sectors are often referred to as "revolving door" employees, meaning they transition between jobs in government agencies and private companies, sometimes leveraging their experience in one sector to gain advantages in the other.

Reasons for transition:
Federal employees might move to the private sector for potentially higher salaries, more rapid career progression, or to pursue opportunities in specific industries where their government experience is valuable. Conversely, they might move back to the public sector for stability, benefits like pensions, and a sense of public service.

Potential ethical concerns:
"Revolving door" situations can raise concerns about conflicts of interest, especially when a former government official might use their insider knowledge to benefit a private company they later work for.

Relevant regulations:
Ethics rules govern federal employees transitioning to the private sector, often requiring cooling-off periods where they cannot engage in certain activities related to their previous government role.

Examples of roles where this transition is common:
Policy advisors:
Individuals who work on policy development in government agencies might move to lobbying firms or consulting companies where they can leverage their policy expertise.

Contractors:
Federal employees with experience managing contracts might transition to working for private companies that bid on government contracts.

Regulatory officials:
Individuals who oversee compliance with regulations in a particular industry might later work for companies within that industry

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Liberal tears is so entertaining.

Point some out when you see them.

They are trying really hard to wish this into existence, and their bafflement at not being able to stick it to the libs is incredibly entertaining

Agree they seem more upset and angry than the left by far. It’s weird considering.

It’s fear. In every post trying to take Dems temperature. We’re not disclosing our little secrets. We’ve fired our Republican wealth managers. Not spending money on maga businesses. Supporting legit disruptors. Not worrying. Not responsible.

We must punish our fellow Americans for voting the way they want to! What the heck are they thinking? Voting for a candidate who isn’t a democrat? TREASON.

Sure, pretend his political party affiliation is the problem, not the sexual assault and other crimes, compulsive lying (including The Big Lie), fomenting an attempted insurrection, refusal to put his pride aside and publicly embrace the peaceful transfer of power, idolization of authoritarians, corruption, nepotism, general incompetence, stunning ignorance, shattering of norms, mental deterioration, and advanced age.

Trump is not like anyone else. There are Republicans we would disagree with and vote against, but Donald J. Trump is truly in a class by himself. He’s not just an undesirable candidate; he is an amalgamation of everything that could possibly be wrong with a candidate.

Get out of here with your gaslighting.

Things will get interesting in this place when Trump revives Schedule F, Strips civil service protections from tens of thousands of federal, and fires 500,000 federal employees. So, we will see about the resistance of the parasites

You know they can find better paying work in the private sector, right? You’re choosing the weirdest stuff to fantasize about. It really seems like Trump has made you people either unwilling to use critical thought, or just plain dumber.

As a former Fed, I can tell you that this is false. A small percentage of Feds have skills relevant to the private sector but the vast majority do not. Federal pay is generally quite competitive with private salaries except for specialized skills like tech and the combined package of salary, benefits and job security is really unmatched.

That might be true, but not in our case. Private practice is substantially more lucrative than working at the VA. Ditto for lawyers or scientists, not to mention all the ethics restrictions on travel, stock, outside consulting, etc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All these ridiculous posts.

Resistance is futile. Continue down this path and the GOP will win again in 2028.

I voted for Harris as an anti-Trumper...he won't be in the picture in 2028.

Unless the Democratic party does some serious self-reflection and puts forth a moderate candidate that appeals to the majority, that appeals to those who voted third-party, that can get those who decided not to vote to come out and vote....they will lose. Because I for one will mostly likely vote Red.

Just tired of Democrats refusing to do any self-reflection and denying why Harris lost.

Refusing to visit any red states isn't really going to help.

What is it with all these “democrats go sit in the corner and reflect on how naughty you’ve been” posts?

The Democratic Party ran on a perfectly reasonable (and achievable) platform of opportunity for everyone. It was rejected.

The GOP ran on no taxes, deflation, mass deportation and protecting women. Doesn’t seem like that is going to be great for the country and most Harris voters don’t need to reflect on the fact that they disagree with it.