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Re: US Tech Force

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Post by nebula8804 »

kstrauser wrote: post #170
amarcheschi wrote: post #34

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Click on America by design initiative "What's the biggest brand in the world? If you said Trump, you're not wrong. But what's the foundation of that brand? One that's more globally recognized than practically anything else. ... This is President Trump going bigger than President Nixon" Jesus christ, man

I about spit my coffee when I saw that. Good grief. > We've been conditioned to accept that mediocre in government is normal. Yes, I do now accept that mediocre [sic] in government is normal for the next few years.

An entire generation has grown up post Nixon and hasn't known government that worked so yes...could you blame them?

Furthermore only ~50% of the country has a passport so many haven't even seen how things run elsewhere.

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by nebula8804 »

gopher_space wrote: post #262
exceptione wrote: post #204

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I wonder if there are living people who don't interpret it as a sign of something __REALLY__ weird going on here. I view Trump as a clinical case of narcissism, bad upbringing, screwed-up mentors, but too late for treatment anyways. But man, the crowd that lick his boots in public for a position or some coins... They should be shunned for life. This level of sycophancy would destroy one's reputation for ever in my cu…

If people can tell you’re a republican from your resume alone it’s already in the trash can.

No one is getting hired anyway these days, does it even matter?

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by nebula8804 »

phantasmish wrote: post #249
exceptione wrote: post #204

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I wonder if there are living people who don't interpret it as a sign of something __REALLY__ weird going on here. I view Trump as a clinical case of narcissism, bad upbringing, screwed-up mentors, but too late for treatment anyways. But man, the crowd that lick his boots in public for a position or some coins... They should be shunned for life. This level of sycophancy would destroy one's reputation for ever in my cu…

Enormous amounts of money and 30ish years (about 1980 or a bit after, to 2016) were spent building the largest web of propaganda distribution probably ever , to make this happen. Plus pioneering PR and crisis management strategies and testing the limits of voters’ tolerance for bullshit (very important post-Nixon—an early major experiment was the Iran-Contra scandal, and it went great for them) After 30 years it was…

Except that many of the swing states were solidly democrat for decades. It was only after repeated failures at providing meaningful change (healthcare, stopping the erosion of jobs to China, providing cheaper access to education among other promises) that people had enough and started voting red consistently. look at Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Hell even Florida voted for Obama. He was just another in a long line of controlled opposition. People have become wise to the grift.

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by ethbr1 »

platevoltage wrote: post #238
amanaplanacanal wrote: post #202

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They aren't in Congress, they are working in the states, I would guess. The Republicans in Congress mostly volunteered for a spinectomy when Trump was elected again.

Can you name any currently serving?

That's part of it: many felt the winds and simultaneously made the choice to "focus on family" and step back from politics during the 2nd Trump administration.

But the wheel turns, and there's going to be a lot of folks in the party with very sharp axes to grind during the lame duck period.

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by kj4211cash »

alexpotato wrote: post #131

Is this just US Digital Service V2? https://www.usds.gov/

That was my first thought too. But they can say that this one was created by their administration. And is more AI.

I'd love to hear from people who had experience with USDS before this administration. The chatter I see online is overwhelmingly positive. OTOH, I interviewed with USDS and the experience was not good. I don't love tech interviews in general but this one was somehow worse. I remember thinking the interview would have made more sense if they were hiring for PMs, but I wasn't a PM and didn't want to be one. Focusing on my communication abilities and professional history is one thing, but this ... wasn't that. I always wondered if others had the same experience. Maybe I just had the wrong interviewer on the wrong day.

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by nextworddev »

ipython wrote: post #224
voidfunc wrote: post #144

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If I was late-career with a good solid financial foundation im place and just looking to work to cover living expenses the Federal Gov as fucked as it may be doesn't seem like a bad gig. Since the bar is so incredibly fucking low you just mail it in and collect the money and when youre furloughed you play golf or do extra hobbies. The ball just needs to keep moving, it doesn't actually need to move quickly. Heck it d…

There are way more people calling it in at large orgs or FAANGs. Clearly you've never worked in a civil service position given your foolish caricature of one.

Can confirm that 70% of faang are slackers

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by ethbr1 »

raw_anon_1111 wrote: post #267
ethbr1 wrote: post #175

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This feels like it needs a MAGA vs Republican distinction. There are plenty of Republicans who (privately) have issues with some things Trump is doing.

The meme is that Susan Collins is “always concerned”. But still votes along with the MAGAs. If they are silently going along, what difference does it make? They are still MAGA.

The difference comes when Trump needs help but no longer wields power.

His dyed in the wool followers will still support him.

The convenience crowd? I wouldn't take that bet. Especially after he's been such a dick to so many folks in his own party.

But we'll see.

Re: US Tech Force

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Post by raw_anon_1111 »

ethbr1 wrote: post #278
raw_anon_1111 wrote: post #267

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The meme is that Susan Collins is “always concerned”. But still votes along with the MAGAs. If they are silently going along, what difference does it make? They are still MAGA.

The difference comes when Trump needs help but no longer wields power. His dyed in the wool followers will still support him. The convenience crowd? I wouldn't take that bet. Especially after he's been such a dick to so many folks in his own party. But we'll see.

No one except the Freedom Caucus in the House are true MAGA to their core the rest are just opportunists. I’m not sure who are the true believers in the Senate.
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