There's chatter that federal agencies should show more allegiance to the administration. On this, let's look at the oath that all federal employees take when they start. It's to the constitution. Not to a king.
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The Oath of Office reminds federal workers that they do not swear allegiance to a supervisor, an agency, a political appointee, or even to the President. The oath dedicates us to defending the U.S. Constitution and to faithfully executing our duties.
Part of the oath asserts that we will defend the constitution against enemies, both foreign and domestic. This includes those who threaten the integrity of our agencies or institutions *ahem* Musk *ahem*
As a retired fed I can tell you with absolute certainty, federal employees will follow policy and guidance that is LEGAL. There is a way to ensure they support your policies. Implement them legally.
It's what was written to prevent what is happening. It is what is sworn to, to prevent what is happening. It is what is being disregarded, ignored, pulverized, fragmented. The oath has been broken, the Constitution has been shat upon, and those who are supposed to prevent this are supporting it.
Why are so few, so very few, duly elected representatives of the people fighting the destruction? Why are so many sitting idle or actively joining in as the very basis of our nation is being shredded?
It's not a bird cage liner. It's not a rolling paper. It's not a list of suggestions, damnit.
This is not strength, it is craven pettiness, fear, hatred, a small minded power grab by goons, allowed by syncophants, applauded by criminals, supported by misbegotten fools and small minded bigots.
It will not end well, no matter how it ends.
This is great. We need to think & act bigger. If possible, all of us rally at lunchtime from where-ever we are. Trumusk will not stop this mess. This will continue for the rest of their presidency (5%/yr?) so if your contract is up…Goodbye.
Fed employees are patriotic people with a strong commitment to the American public. They are not partisan, they have weathered both democratic and republican administrations. They’ve adapted and adjusted when administrations change. This is a horrible way to treat public SERVANTS.
You hired him to break laws and misappropriate funds? He can’t legally choose to discontinue funding programs already approved. That’s what the congress does.
How would you feel if you worked at a company that bad mouthed you, fired up the haters & then released your personal information?
None of those things are being done, even though you continue to lie about it!
He is draining the swamp! What we elected him for!
Sorry their FEELINGS got hurt🤪
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same."
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Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for all the information you have provided during these troubling times.
It's not a bird cage liner. It's not a rolling paper. It's not a list of suggestions, damnit.
It will not end well, no matter how it ends.
https://bsky.app/profile/climatebrad.hillheat.com/post/3lhrx35xpuk2a
How would you feel if you worked at a company that bad mouthed you, fired up the haters & then released your personal information?
He is draining the swamp! What we elected him for!
Sorry their FEELINGS got hurt🤪