Do not use work related devices when communicating! Do not cooperate, do not collaborate and do not facilitate this Criminal regime! Resist and frustrate them! They cannot arrest you for being a shitty employee! Show up late, leave early, take long breaks, misunderstand, make mistakes, be subtle
These voices are giving me life!
If you feel despondent, depressed, despairing, go read a few of these comments, you will be energized and elated and ready to fight to save what’s good about this country!
Headed over to the r/conservative site after checking this thread out. Holy shit it’s like watching how the SS and entire Nazi party formed in real life. The thread praising the Guantanamo detention camps is… something.
These are true, patriotic Americans, stopping an administration which hates America and wants it to fail. I love that we’re all standing up where we are called 🇺🇸
The truth of the matter is that government workers are, in my experience, good people on balance. Apolitical, too. I was a GS during the last Orange Error.
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I don’t believe Hitler 2.0 won the election, he cheated & stole the election from us just like he did with everything his entire life. News reported record breaking turnout yet fewer votes were counted then 2020.Once we find out,I wont be looking for a mere resistance, I’m hoping for a revolution
Indeed their propaganda wont be able to brainwash all of us. We will find out how he stole the election from us , how he and his Nazis stole the future from us and from our children
Indeed. Only Democrats win in free and fair elections. When Republicans/Nazis win, clearly they stole the election. Probably with the help of Russians.
The media reported on record breaking turnout in the run up to the election and on election day, yet when all the voters were counted there were fewer voters than 2020, So what record was broken? I suspect that a lot of voters we’re tossed out and never counted
Riot in the streets? Take up arms? Demand sheriffs prohibit federal agents from enforcing the law in their districts? Post hurtful memes? Stand on the side of the road holding a sign?
That's because that Hitler was the leader of another nation. Now, we have peacefully transferred power to Hitler 2.0, which, in retrospect, was a bad idea. But, you raise a good point. Perhaps we need to be liberated by Hitler 2.0 by other nations, since we won't do it ourselved.
We will do exactly what South Korea just did and society will move forward with Love and Light. Communities are being built irl and we will be more than ready to bring down any group that tries to eradicate The Constitution and democracy in the United States. Count on it.
It's cool to see but sadly will do nothing. Trump has the power of a king now and no legal repurcussions. And sadly he's not the worst case scenario - the guy the put in the chair after him will be much much worse. He is just the useful idiot they rode to weaken the system
The judicial system has blocked (for now) at least one of his Executive Orders and he was forced to rescind the freeze memo. Don’t be so defeated only *checks notes* 9 days in.
When has anyone tried to be a dictator in the USA at a time when the president is immune from legal prosecution and has packed the supreme court full of brainwashed supporters?
No it makes your contribution to this dialogue feel flippant and dismissive of how the very real people within our government are continuing to do their jobs and there are guard rails still attempting to keep him from being a “king” as you put it. I took issue with you saying “It doesn’t matter.”
I see what you’re saying and I’m not naïve that he isn’t just stress testing the system to see how much he’ll get away with, but from an American perspective I do have a fair understanding of what levers exist (at this time) to push back on these brute force attempts.
I understand where you’re coming from on this point and maybe you could’ve led with this rather than saying ‘too bad it won’t matter, oh well’ essentially.
The billionaires and the bigoted have for ages brainwashed the public scapegoated issue ad nosium, censored our education, spreading misinformation in its place, sucking the measly shillings from our pockets, and sowing the seeds of false unnecessary culture wars it time to #wakeup to the #ClassWar
Welcome to Trump’s American hellscape. Our politicians could have stopped him, but they didn't. The American government does NOT serve the people. We need a revolution.
a good friend of mine works for DOD and I really hope she gets to keep her job. She is so smart and so talented and we need people like her to keep this country safe.
Me on the other hand hope some of my friends get the box because they all voted for Trump hoping he would cut unnecessary government spending
Cough cough **
OMG! Reading those comments literally brought tears to my eyes. That is what true patriotism looks like. Not phony flag waving or blowing yourself up on July 4th. Just regular folks, standing their ground and holding the line against a fascist tide. Unsung heroes, all.
Don't worry, we know you are on our side and are doing your jobs to help us. We are on your side, too, and will do our best to keep you where you are needed! You are the ones with know-how and without you, we will be in big trouble!
A person’s work, in our present society, is often their means to personal dignity. It’s also the place where they have the most consistent sense of community. Only an idiot would think attacking people’s work, livelihood, and colleagues would not cause massive pushback.
I hate to say it but it feels like the murder of the UH CEO may have been the "shot heard round the world" in the revolution against billionaires and the ultra wealthy.
This is SO inspiring!! This clusterF could blow up any day now. I feel that it’s got to come to a head pretty soon. I don’t know what event will ignite it, but it will happen. And when it does, we ALL have to step up at the same time. Our response has to be swift & massively overwhelming.
I want the General Mark Milley to retire. I want him to keep his retirement pay and FOUR stars and just enjoy life. He gave 44 years to the service of this country. I salute you sir and wish you well.
100% of the MAGA's at these federal jobs voted for Trump!! 70% of the workers at the VA's are trumpers!!!
I'm not going to help those MAGA's at all!!
They're fighting their piss poor decisions on their own...
Let them go...
This is so draining. And federal /Government employees are being attacked (mostly verbally on social media) - I never realized what vitriol these people could spew to those that work for the government.
Reality is that the administration is not doing anything that was not stated before the election. It's also important to note that this admin is making an unprecedented offer that allows people to take paid leave from Feb to Sep...full pay and benefits.
I'm not sure how accurate that is. Admittedly most federal employees do not live in the WMA, but of those in the Capitol area, it's noteworthy that DC, MD, and VA went for Harris.
It's true. Veterans swing for GOP. Lots of MAGAts & evangelicals in Government. Many have degrees in theology. I worked in the government. DC may have more Democrats but they vote Trump. Trust that.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Perhaps it reflects the broader federal population, whereas mine does the WMA - in that respect, the voting and demographic data is pretty clear.
If they work in DC, it doesn't mean they live there. They commute or telework. Many people who don't work for feds don't understand how the federal government works.
You seem to feel really strongly about this, and I respect that. I think there's space for both of our observations to be right, but either way I agree it's worth remembering that it's a population with lots of diversity, geographic, political, and otherwise.
Of the scientists and researchers working for DoD, I can tell you they are overwhelmingly dems (or Independents, definitely not MAGA). Less so are the laborers and less skilled workers, but they are the minority.
My husband is a federal worker. Said his new politically appointed administrator looks like he may be entering the find out phase. Didn’t quite realize the scope and work of what’s involved in running the government. Love that for him
So this is a parody account, in a three time Iraq veteran in real. This is absolutely a thing and I’ve been hearing this more and more from other vets. We swear our alliance to the constitution not a president or Political party.
That’s great, but my first thought upon seeing this was that it’s GOTTA be monitored by the government. If I were part of the tyrannical rule in the White House, I would definitely be keeping an eye on that group myself. ☹️
I was a federal
Employee . A software engineer for state of Utah ..like a commenter said : maga has no brains to do our jobs. They just have arrogance and meanness but they’re not smart. Fight these bastards every step of the way
I'm a retired local government admin. I stand firm with all federal employees. What happens to you will. roll downhill to the state and local level. I don't know what all I can yet, but am looking and writing letters. Resist! 👊
I joined the subreddit and these federal workers are hardworking, resilient and flipping brilliant. They understand the regulations and laws, interpret cases, etc.
I can attest to this happening... I'm a federal employee and got that email. I refuse to be bought out. Thank you for that wish... I'm scared as hell but won't bend.
Cheering you on from across the pond.
As someone in the reddit thread has said, it’s moments like this that prove who people really are.
Stay strong and all the best to you and your colleagues 🇬🇧❤️🩹🇺🇸
Yeah. I hear how tough it is but think about it like for the rest of your life you can always know that you’re the kind of person who stands up against far right power grabs.
That’s pretty cool. And nothing that happens will change that. That’ll always be you. 💪🏻
You bet we are. We love our country, and we love working for the public. We work our asses off and have more degrees and certifications than most. We love our jobs.
I can't really participate in that discussion after I got banned on reddit for asking how a woman who just lost the right to an abortion could use the 2nd amendment to protect it.
This is so very very very satisfying... it is phenomenal to see our federal workers standing up and standing strong and taking NO GUFF. WOW! And they're all so clear that we are seeing a fascist takeover. I'm so grateful they're our first line of defense.
I dare say many posts will be filled not by cheeto loyalists, but by the same people removed, but working for some agency with agency fees on top. No taxpayer money saved but a lot of people now in insecure work with no state employee benefits. Seems like a multi-pronged attack.
There may even be a small top-line cost savings amount, it'll just be the case that that savings plus the agency fees are taken out of the continuing employee's pay & benefits.
To be fair, in reddit terms "at war" mostly means "we are going to post about boycotting the federal government for like a week but otherwise do nothing"
Multiple platforms are essential and serve a common goal to provide information for others who are seeking knowledge. Whether it be helping locally or nationally, we're all trying to help in some way. I shit post, but maybe tomorrow, or the next, I find something more locally engaging? No one knows.
There's a reason I don't use "resister" or "at war". I'll certainly admit I have no real answers, but the last decade has shown us that being online is mostly just performative complaining. I totally get why people do it. I'm not saying give up, but this all is
I guarantee that all of these jobs would be replaced by contractors earning less money and costing the government twice as much, to pump taxpayers money into a handful of bootlicker companies as a reward for their fealty. This hasn't been about cutting the federal workforce since Reagan.
Which is why long ago they restricted the ability to just fire everybody and replace them with bootlickers. Here, by replacing them all with contractors, he'll either reap the rewards himself or reward the people who kiss his ring with contracts. This clown isn't subtle.
Sorry, I'm not watching a 26 minute video to try to figure out what you mean. When you say you're "for this", what exactly? All fed workers becoming contractors so your LLC can profit from it?
You probably should watch it. John Oliver is REALLY good at boiling things down and summarizing, all while actually being funny. You're more likely to get a more complete picture in 26 minutes of video than you would hours of sorting it out alone. He really is that good at his job.
Sounds like an inexperienced 21 year old is severely underestimating the experience, cleverness, and deep understanding of the painfully slow nature of bureauocracy and the details of a multitude of rules and regs 😈
This subreddit is like ground zero of those protecting the constitution as per their oaths. Also ground zero of the full fledged war of the working class against the corporate takeover of the state. Hold the line! #holdtheline
It needs to be pointed out that removing federal workers from the government is NOT about saving money. That's just the cover story. They really want to remove people so they can be replaced with loyalists.
I stood in the MEPS station, raised my right hand and took that oath. Although I was honorably discharged, nobody ever released me from that oath. I'm ready to keep it again!
Wow. I literally feel like crying. i love these civil servants! May they feel the support and strength of the entire nation as we beat fascism back into its grave.
Literally one of my big concerns with the new Trump administration was that they would pick off all the activists, who wouldn't get any support from the mainstream culture or institutions, first
Instead basically Trump's first move is to radicalize civil servants
Trump is so used to everyone bowing down to him that he doesn't realize the rage he is building in people. Well, keep fucking around, Trump, and you'll find out!
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I feel like it would make a lot of sense in our plot line if we were ultimately saved by a bunch of jaded civil servants who had almost lost hope until they found each other - and rediscovered their inner fire - through Reddit. I knew this season was going to be wild.
If the world is full of nails you need to pound and someone drops a hammer in your lap, look at the damn hammer and see if it’s useful. Hell, this might be an excellent hammer. If anyone knows how to take out a fascist, it’s another fascist.
My aunt and uncle both voted for Trump obviously and I have half of mine to ask them how can you be OK with voting for a man like that when you have two grandchildren who are a quarter white a quarter Hispanic and half black. Explain that to me.
It's this but it's also the damage he's about to do to the private sector with tariffs. Where are we supposed to go? My profession is about to be slapped with 25% tariff on their materials, I don't think they'll be hiring!
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If you feel despondent, depressed, despairing, go read a few of these comments, you will be energized and elated and ready to fight to save what’s good about this country!
Let’s go!
#HoldTheLine
#FightFightFight!
Strange times indeed.
Riot in the streets? Take up arms? Demand sheriffs prohibit federal agents from enforcing the law in their districts? Post hurtful memes? Stand on the side of the road holding a sign?
That is how “WE” stopped Hitler. Bombed cities into rubble and killed hundreds of thousands.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-president-charged-insurrection-111648722.html
He has every wind at his back.
You're assuming he won't just replace whoever doesn't agree with him at all levels.
You're still viewing it as though the system is working as usual.
See how silly that is?
I hope I'm wrong but we've seen this exact thing many times before in europe and it always ends in dictatorship
Good people don't set the system up like this
Feds are rats, whether Trumpist or liberals.
Cough cough **
I hear they like dragons ...
Sometimes when a comment takes off, people will delete the comment because they are overwhelmed by notifications.
If a community moderator does it, it says "Removed"
If a Reddit admin does it, it says "Removed by Reddit."
all playing a game u lose if you win.
Be sure to differentiate between
Ladder Billionaires
and MOAT billionaires
Some EMPOWER others, and are BEGGING to be taxed
and give their money away
Others invest in alligators for the moat.
You can tell the difference.
I'm not going to help those MAGA's at all!!
They're fighting their piss poor decisions on their own...
Let them go...
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They voted for him. Now, their jobs are going to be eliminated.
Employee . A software engineer for state of Utah ..like a commenter said : maga has no brains to do our jobs. They just have arrogance and meanness but they’re not smart. Fight these bastards every step of the way
I’m wishing them luck and strength.
Don’t fold to tyranny.
As someone in the reddit thread has said, it’s moments like this that prove who people really are.
Stay strong and all the best to you and your colleagues 🇬🇧❤️🩹🇺🇸
That’s pretty cool. And nothing that happens will change that. That’ll always be you. 💪🏻
Best new word of 2025
"Yeah, but you only did that by paying the person $40k less, while also paying the new contractor $20k to do absolutely nothing!"
I post what I post out of pure frustration. But no one should be under the illusion that the feel good memes or petitions will move the needle much.
There are real reasons why Luigi was a one-off and not the start of something more.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1icy4vf/a_few_points_to_keep_in_mind_as_you_consider_the/
https://youtu.be/AiOUojVd6xQ?feature=shared
If you don’t understand it and can’t even google it…oh well.
okay, so go do something
Instead basically Trump's first move is to radicalize civil servants
Masterful gambit sir
Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and
Never radicalize civil servants.
🤣 Don’t make Milton mad.