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Molly Jong-Fast: This is not great (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 OP
I fear for Federal employees. I really do. riversedge Nov 2024 #1
They have a union. It won't be as easy as he thinks. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #4
And he has immunity. nt Maru Kitteh Nov 2024 #5
I forgot. Bumpy road ahead. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #7
Mass firing............................ Lovie777 Nov 2024 #6
They'll be... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #9
The wall will be a priority and pardons for Jan 6th will happen. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #2
Less twitter, yay! Lovie777 Nov 2024 #3
Another concern.................. Lovie777 Nov 2024 #8
 

jimfields33

(19,382 posts)
4. They have a union. It won't be as easy as he thinks.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:00 AM
Nov 2024

Even if he gets rid of departments, those workers can go to other departments in the federal government.

I’m just wondering if he’ll do his threat of moving departments out of DC. He did one in his first term and I don’t think anybody had the department return back to DC.

Lovie777

(23,741 posts)
6. Mass firing............................
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:03 AM
Nov 2024

the lost of income and benefits = recession, depression.

2naSalit

(103,809 posts)
9. They'll be...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:56 AM
Nov 2024

Rounded up and forced to work in the farm fields replacing the migrant workforce.

Lovie777

(23,741 posts)
8. Another concern..................
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:11 AM
Nov 2024

cut federal funding to states regarding programs such as hud, mental issues, homeless, snap, welfare, etc.

Loss of a lot of jobs.

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