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Initech

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39. Idiocracy wasn't supposed to be a documentary, damn it!

Reply to EarthFirst (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 06:12 PM

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Trump's shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 9 OP

The goal is chaos Aviation Pro Nov 9 #1

Security clearances? johnnyfins Nov 9 #2

That is the intent... Remember George Bush? Remember Trump cutting US staff in Wuhan lab right before Covid? LiberalArkie Nov 9 #10

Imagine the documents Trump will be able to steal. Intractable Nov 9 #3

Trump will just give everyone security clearances anyway. Why bother with background checks. Lonestarblue Nov 9 #4

If the employee isn't willing to train Marthe48 Nov 9 #5

Dana White will be on hand to introduce advisors as they arrive... EarthFirst Nov 9 #6

Idiocracy wasn't supposed to be a documentary, damn it! Initech Nov 9 #39

Seriously? Raven123 Nov 9 #7

That was my thought as well. DemInBuckhead Nov 9 #12

And how, exactly, is this news? The one thing you can rely on Trump for is utter chaos. Vinca Nov 9 #8

Just like last time travelingthrulife Nov 9 #9

I would.use a much harsher term than "foolish". They know exactly what they are doing, and if history is an guide, JohnSJ Nov 9 #16

I wish "Kamala" could come back and yorkster Nov 9 #26

same here. However, I would love it if she considers running for California Governor. JohnSJ Nov 9 #28

Agree. Hope she considers it after some yorkster Nov 9 #30

Everything Trump is doing will have consequences. LisaL Nov 9 #11

You won't need a security clearance Linda ladeewolf Nov 9 #13

Or he hands it to you, if you ask nicely FakeNoose Nov 9 #22

Remember, Trump has said he prefers "acting" anyway Bluetus Nov 9 #43

Security clearances????? AverageOldGuy Nov 9 #14

I hope the f**ker self-destructs. JohnSJ Nov 9 #15

Trump doesn't intend to govern, he intends to rule. patphil Nov 9 #17

I think the security clearances are required aren't they? JohnSJ Nov 9 #18

not any more..... AZ8theist Nov 9 #33

Eliminate the middle man and just send security clearances and briefings to Putin. Autumn Nov 9 #19

The Trump team's goal is to tear it all down dlk Nov 9 #20

Damn, dudes you do understand, "may have severe consequences", republianmushroom Nov 9 #21

They don't plan to govern. They plan to RULE ! HUAJIAO Nov 9 #23

Trust me, I get it. And I'm no idiot.... AZ8theist Nov 9 #34

I wasn't referring to you, but rather the writers of the quote article. HUAJIAO Nov 9 #42

Oh, of course I know that.... AZ8theist Nov 10 #44

"it would not be possible" to "be ready to govern on day one." area51 Nov 9 #24

So, let's see, GWII came in with an Anything But Clinton mentality and we got 9/11 Baitball Blogger Nov 9 #25

"transition planning" is about continuity, smooth changes in governance, things for which the incoming regime has no use 0rganism Nov 9 #27

No one should be surprised by this sakabatou Nov 9 #29

If The Final Golden Cheeseburger Doesn't Send him to The Pearly Gates First Blue Jean Nov 9 #31

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the shitshow. greatauntoftriplets Nov 9 #32

As the orange criminal mob boss hurtles toward his finish line, expect anything. As he stated: "I love chaos." Evolve Dammit Nov 9 #35

Trump doesn't think he needs any stinking transition planning jmowreader Nov 9 #36

Everybody is saying with his huge stable genius brain KS Toronado Nov 9 #37

Trump will just override any security clearances that are questionable NewJeffCT Nov 9 #38

The Beauty of Civilisation topcelts Nov 9 #40

The more he screws up, the better. LisaM Nov 9 #41