Something “big” dropping this week ahead at Dept. State

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Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

So the State Dept staff should only allign with democrat administrations? I mean, I realize that’s been the defacto standard until now, but why should it be?

You have this backwards. The FSO is neutral and career. Trump is the one creating the loyalty tests, not democrats or liberals.

Agree but realistically, Statw skews very li real (and I am a liberal).

It's called self-selection. MAGAs are too selfish for things like the Peace Corps, which along with Vets and college international relations majors, forms the cornerstone of State Department employees.

So, I guess we just end soft power and diplomacy all together then.

+1. and I hate to say it, MAGAs are less educated. We know that education correlates strongly to voting patterns. Even the top MAGAs are not the best and brightest - I always noticed how Vought menos from OPM during Trump I were written like a Sixth grader and full of errors.

as well - there is an inherently liberalizing impact of living abroad and learning a second language, which all FSOs have done or aspire to do.

Hopefully, elitist snobs like you won't be representing our country in any meaningful capacity anywhere.

That is the idea but they are so secure in their bubble they cannot see it.

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Anonymous wrote:Eliminating embassies and consulates in sub-Sahara Africa only. Is there any explanation for this other than straight-up racism?

Yes, MAGA doesn’t see the region as a strategic priority. Which is shortsighted because that’s where a lot of population growth will occur in the future.

Africans really need to control their population if they want any kind of economic development.

Well there were 50 million in condoms to be distributed in Africa . . .

You have to ve civilized and motivated enough to want to use them.

"civilized"

wow, you sound like one of those 18th century propagandists who refer to "deep dark" Africa with those "uncivilized" natives while somehow excusing the looting, pillaging and kidnapping taken place under the banner of "Christianity"

We are talking about a lack of condom use. What's your explanation?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

Well firing Feds is easy now so I hope the dems get in power and kick all these creeps to the curb and investigate any crimes/lock them up to the full extent possible. There is no way nothing illegal has been happening under this administration. If we can’t imprison Trump let’s at least ship his minions off to El Salvador because that is totally cool now right?

I’m done with dems playing nice. Time to dish them what they served.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Eliminating embassies and consulates in sub-Sahara Africa only. Is there any explanation for this other than straight-up racism?

Yes, MAGA doesn’t see the region as a strategic priority. Which is shortsighted because that’s where a lot of population growth will occur in the future.

Africans really need to control their population if they want any kind of economic development.

You may get your wish since the US will no longer be funding infectious disease prevention (like HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Condoms are widely available in Nigeria, but most Nigerians don't use them. Why?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

So the State Dept staff should only allign with democrat administrations? I mean, I realize that’s been the defacto standard until now, but why should it be?

You have this backwards. The FSO is neutral and career. Trump is the one creating the loyalty tests, not democrats or liberals.

Agree but realistically, Statw skews very li real (and I am a liberal).

It's called self-selection. MAGAs are too selfish for things like the Peace Corps, which along with Vets and college international relations majors, forms the cornerstone of State Department employees.

So, I guess we just end soft power and diplomacy all together then.

+1. and I hate to say it, MAGAs are less educated. We know that education correlates strongly to voting patterns. Even the top MAGAs are not the best and brightest - I always noticed how Vought menos from OPM during Trump I were written like a Sixth grader and full of errors.

as well - there is an inherently liberalizing impact of living abroad and learning a second language, which all FSOs have done or aspire to do.

Hopefully, elitist snobs like you won't be representing our country in any meaningful capacity anywhere.

So it is better to have people who don't have the training or speak the language handling these matters?

You are kidding yourself if you think only Democrats have the needed education and training, as well as fluency in more than one language.

No, there are educated conservatives. The issue is changing the FSO ranks from a professional class that is non-partisan to something akin to a third world dictator loyalty grift.

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It’s okay Israelis US embassy will quadrupled by it will all be local hires recommend be Bibi.

[Anonymous]

Ngl, sounds like someone outside of State leaked this memo to force Rubio into making these drastic changes.

Rubio is very weak at State. This is why he fired Marcocco - Rubio was being undermined.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ngl, sounds like someone outside of State leaked this memo to force Rubio into making these drastic changes.

Rubio is very weak at State. This is why he fired Marcocco - Rubio was being undermined.

Rubio was always going to be the first cabinet member to go. He gave up a relatively safe senate seat for the job, and Trump will always want to humiliate "little marco"

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So the embassy in Ottawa is going to be shrunken? Doesn’t State have like ten posts in Mexico altogether? I can’t imagine all of them remaining open.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

So the State Dept staff should only allign with democrat administrations? I mean, I realize that’s been the defacto standard until now, but why should it be?

You have this backwards. The FSO is neutral and career. Trump is the one creating the loyalty tests, not democrats or liberals.

My guess in the PP is a MAGA moron.

[Anonymous]

Know your rights people. You DO NOT have to give them passwords. They can take your stuff, but if you have it all encrypted with excellent passwords etc they may not ever be able to get in. My laptop and phone are Fort Knox. And not because I have anything to hide but because cyber security is my spouse's field.

Turn off face unlock and other bio, though.

[Anonymous]

Sorry about above. Wrong thread 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ngl, sounds like someone outside of State leaked this memo to force Rubio into making these drastic changes.

Rubio is very weak at State. This is why he fired Marcocco - Rubio was being undermined.

Rubio was always going to be the first cabinet member to go. He gave up a relatively safe senate seat for the job, and Trump will always want to humiliate "little marco"

Are you saying he’s the first one who will be fired by Trump? So far, he’s towing the party line and saying all the right things on TV so I think he’s safe for now. He’s not quite as performative and angry-sounding as the rest of the clown car, but he’s still saying the things Trump wants to hear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

So the State Dept staff should only allign with democrat administrations? I mean, I realize that’s been the defacto standard until now, but why should it be?

You have this backwards. The FSO is neutral and career. Trump is the one creating the loyalty tests, not democrats or liberals.

Agree but realistically, Statw skews very li real (and I am a liberal).

It's called self-selection. MAGAs are too selfish for things like the Peace Corps, which along with Vets and college international relations majors, forms the cornerstone of State Department employees.

So, I guess we just end soft power and diplomacy all together then.

+1. and I hate to say it, MAGAs are less educated. We know that education correlates strongly to voting patterns. Even the top MAGAs are not the best and brightest - I always noticed how Vought menos from OPM during Trump I were written like a Sixth grader and full of errors.

as well - there is an inherently liberalizing impact of living abroad and learning a second language, which all FSOs have done or aspire to do.

Hopefully, elitist snobs like you won't be representing our country in any meaningful capacity anywhere.

So … you want people without college degrees to run out foreign policy? Ok sounds great! let’s also make sure they only speak English and don’t have passports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Complete reorganization. Getting rid of FSO test.

Wonder if they are going to do what Congressman Wayne Hays tried to do in the 70s and make all State employees be part of the FS?

They want to do hiring based on “charisma” and ideological agreement with POTUS’s foreign policy agenda. Not a joke.

Of course, what happens when a POTUS changes and staff no longer align?

So the State Dept staff should only allign with democrat administrations? I mean, I realize that’s been the defacto standard until now, but why should it be?

You have this backwards. The FSO is neutral and career. Trump is the one creating the loyalty tests, not democrats or liberals.

Agree but realistically, Statw skews very li real (and I am a liberal).

It's called self-selection. MAGAs are too selfish for things like the Peace Corps, which along with Vets and college international relations majors, forms the cornerstone of State Department employees.

So, I guess we just end soft power and diplomacy all together then.

+1. and I hate to say it, MAGAs are less educated. We know that education correlates strongly to voting patterns. Even the top MAGAs are not the best and brightest - I always noticed how Vought menos from OPM during Trump I were written like a Sixth grader and full of errors.

as well - there is an inherently liberalizing impact of living abroad and learning a second language, which all FSOs have done or aspire to do.

Hopefully, elitist snobs like you won't be representing our country in any meaningful capacity anywhere.

So it is better to have people who don't have the training or speak the language handling these matters?

You are kidding yourself if you think only Democrats have the needed education and training, as well as fluency in more than one language.

Well … what’s stopping all those Republican kids from applying to the foreign service? I have zero issues with that - the exam is politically neutral.