Summary
Trump and Elon Musk’s campaign to cut federal employees has spurred mass layoffs, protests, and a new wave of resistance. Once apolitical, workers now say they have been ‘radicalized,’ leaking internal documents, filing lawsuits, and rallying online.
Musk’s DOGE has forced out thousands through controversial ‘deferred resignations’ and rushed performance tests. Some Republicans warn about compassion, but many support Trump’s push to slash staff.
The fired workers highlight harm to public services, arguing the cuts undermine democracy.
They vow continued opposition, while seeking broader political engagement.
You got a better idea? Go out and do something if you think you can organize or otherwise do better. Otherwise you’re just a keyboard warrior just like the rest of us.
I do have a better idea, but none of you are willing to help yourselves… and I can’t do it alone. So, because I have relatively nothing to lose, I am fine watching the world fall down. It’s never done anything for me. When you get to the point where you’re willing to do something, let me know. But the point of no return is closer than either of us would like to think.
I don’t think this is existential for anybody but people in the U.S. Everyone else will figure their shit out without us. And that’s probably a good thing.
Perhaps, but there are a lot of people HERE who aren’t a problem… and they shouldn’t suffer because others were manipulated
Seems we are going in circles here. See my earlier comment to save us both time.