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December 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Not publicly built but local government making it easier and cheaper.
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Most of the time it's going to be difficult. Shooting people in the water after their ship got blown up is THE example of what a clearly unlawful order is though. No gray area there, just black and white.
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Most of the time it's going to be difficult. Shooting people in the water after their ship got blown up is THE example of what a clearly unlawful order is though. No gray area there, just black and white.
You don't have to be a "master in law" to know what "shipwrecked" means. Not knowing the law has never been a valid excuse btw.
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
You don't have to be a "master in law" to know what "shipwrecked" means. Not knowing the law has never been a valid excuse btw.
The downside is that the media would be reporting even less about Republicans' misdeeds though. And more "both sides hate the press".
As I said, it's a lose-lose situation.
As I said, it's a lose-lose situation.
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The downside is that the media would be reporting even less about Republicans' misdeeds though. And more "both sides hate the press".
As I said, it's a lose-lose situation.
As I said, it's a lose-lose situation.
Doubt it. It's lose-lose. When Dems voice even the slightest critique of the media the media uses that opportunity to bash Democrats instead of reporting on Republicans.
Too little reporting about Trump's decline? Did you know that Dems hid Biden's Parkinson (that we made up)?
Too little reporting about Trump's decline? Did you know that Dems hid Biden's Parkinson (that we made up)?
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Doubt it. It's lose-lose. When Dems voice even the slightest critique of the media the media uses that opportunity to bash Democrats instead of reporting on Republicans.
Too little reporting about Trump's decline? Did you know that Dems hid Biden's Parkinson (that we made up)?
Too little reporting about Trump's decline? Did you know that Dems hid Biden's Parkinson (that we made up)?
If they were in the water it's a textbook case though. THE textbook case.
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If they were in the water it's a textbook case though. THE textbook case.
But that's exactly the point of the "purity testing" narrative. Accusing people the left disagees with, even if it's only on policy details rather than the goals, don't have any principles at all or are corrupt/shills/ghouls.
That "sense" is sometimes even justified by deliberate misinterpretation.
That "sense" is sometimes even justified by deliberate misinterpretation.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
But that's exactly the point of the "purity testing" narrative. Accusing people the left disagees with, even if it's only on policy details rather than the goals, don't have any principles at all or are corrupt/shills/ghouls.
That "sense" is sometimes even justified by deliberate misinterpretation.
That "sense" is sometimes even justified by deliberate misinterpretation.
Sure, it's about being "called woke" that might give some Democrats pause. Not the death threats, being targeted by the FBI, or threatened with court martial, while those who should support them post some smug comments.
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Sure, it's about being "called woke" that might give some Democrats pause. Not the death threats, being targeted by the FBI, or threatened with court martial, while those who should support them post some smug comments.
I rather doubt that this is supposed to help Pete. The tone is so off that it mght have the opposite effect.
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I rather doubt that this is supposed to help Pete. The tone is so off that it mght have the opposite effect.
Attacking Democrats preemptively for Republicans' crimes? How exactly do you propose Dems should "enforce" federal laws when Trump controls all branches of government?
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Attacking Democrats preemptively for Republicans' crimes? How exactly do you propose Dems should "enforce" federal laws when Trump controls all branches of government?
People should really stop spreading AI slop.
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 AM
People should really stop spreading AI slop.
Nothing is coming up b/c it's complete BS.
He's Episcopalian, goes to church and has been talking about his faith regularly.
He's Episcopalian, goes to church and has been talking about his faith regularly.
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Nothing is coming up b/c it's complete BS.
He's Episcopalian, goes to church and has been talking about his faith regularly.
He's Episcopalian, goes to church and has been talking about his faith regularly.
Can you stop spreading this kind of fake "news" and "quotes"?
November 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Can you stop spreading this kind of fake "news" and "quotes"?
Sorry, but this doesn't address the question of fairness at all. And as argument for trans inclusion it's actually harmful. The easiest answer on how to distinguish between trans and cis women not to allow any gender change in birth certificates or other official papers. Better not promote this.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Sorry, but this doesn't address the question of fairness at all. And as argument for trans inclusion it's actually harmful. The easiest answer on how to distinguish between trans and cis women not to allow any gender change in birth certificates or other official papers. Better not promote this.
Here's part of a conversation that might explain part of Pete's thinking about this.
youtu.be/MmD930a1OBk
youtu.be/MmD930a1OBk
Pete Buttigieg on DOGE
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November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Here's part of a conversation that might explain part of Pete's thinking about this.
youtu.be/MmD930a1OBk
youtu.be/MmD930a1OBk
It's about the principle of looking at the big picture and imagining a new system from the ground up.
Of course you can use existing administrative structures. And you'd have to go through Congress both for establishing a team like this and to make any changes based on the ideas developed there.
Of course you can use existing administrative structures. And you'd have to go through Congress both for establishing a team like this and to make any changes based on the ideas developed there.
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's about the principle of looking at the big picture and imagining a new system from the ground up.
Of course you can use existing administrative structures. And you'd have to go through Congress both for establishing a team like this and to make any changes based on the ideas developed there.
Of course you can use existing administrative structures. And you'd have to go through Congress both for establishing a team like this and to make any changes based on the ideas developed there.
Different level. Have some (temporary) team that doesn't focus on existing structures that have grown piece by piece over 100+ years and on implementing laws but takes a fresh look on big structures in order to propose major legislative changes.
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Different level. Have some (temporary) team that doesn't focus on existing structures that have grown piece by piece over 100+ years and on implementing laws but takes a fresh look on big structures in order to propose major legislative changes.
Valuable work but also more bureaucracy. You'd probably need a different team to do what Pete is dreaming of, an evaluation of the whole structure of the federal government, how departments are set up, and the interaction between departments, with other governments, and with citizens.
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Valuable work but also more bureaucracy. You'd probably need a different team to do what Pete is dreaming of, an evaluation of the whole structure of the federal government, how departments are set up, and the interaction between departments, with other governments, and with citizens.
He was frustrated with the difficulties to work across departments for example, duplicate structures, and how difficult it was to make any changes in his own.
Obviously most of his ideas would have to got through Congress.
Obviously most of his ideas would have to got through Congress.
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
He was frustrated with the difficulties to work across departments for example, duplicate structures, and how difficult it was to make any changes in his own.
Obviously most of his ideas would have to got through Congress.
Obviously most of his ideas would have to got through Congress.
Pete was already talking about the need for more substantial reforms, including changing the portfolio of departments, when he was running for president in 2020 rather than just making the existing system more efficient and that sentiment got a lot stronger while he was in the cabinet.
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Pete was already talking about the need for more substantial reforms, including changing the portfolio of departments, when he was running for president in 2020 rather than just making the existing system more efficient and that sentiment got a lot stronger while he was in the cabinet.
"The status quo was fine actually, no need to improve services for citizens". Maybe a guy who was part of the government has some clue about how much reform would be needed?
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"The status quo was fine actually, no need to improve services for citizens". Maybe a guy who was part of the government has some clue about how much reform would be needed?
Sure. But unless you want an other dictator who uses DOJ as his personal revenge squad this is going to take a long time. And it won't magically solve any of the other problems.
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sure. But unless you want an other dictator who uses DOJ as his personal revenge squad this is going to take a long time. And it won't magically solve any of the other problems.
It's astonishing how many people act as if the bureaucracy under Obama or Biden was working perfectly and that the only impediment to having paradise on Earth are some corrupt and/or rich assholes.
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's astonishing how many people act as if the bureaucracy under Obama or Biden was working perfectly and that the only impediment to having paradise on Earth are some corrupt and/or rich assholes.
Emotionally satisfying but contributing absolutely zero to make the government run better.
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Emotionally satisfying but contributing absolutely zero to make the government run better.