Fed Workers ‘Kicking And Screaming’ At Trump’s Buyout Offer

[Cyber Liberty]

Aside from a different language, different culture, different values, a long history of attacking its neighbors, a huge Muslim population, and no experience with real democracy ... sure, what could possibly go wrong?

/sarc

It will never happen. The people of Canada will never approve. I know too many Canadians.

[Smokin Joe]

It will never happen. The people of Canada will never approve. I know too many Canadians.

True enough. Many Canadians express no desire to be Americans, especially coming from a country that has established its identity since it left the commonwealth as being 'not America'.

[Wingnut]

Aside from a different language, different culture, different values, a long history of attacking its neighbors, a huge Muslim population, and no experience with real democracy ... sure, what could possibly go wrong?

/sarc

It's time we put the "America" back in North America!

[jafo2010]

Cyber Liberty...

It will never happen. The people of Canada will never approve. I know too many Canadians.

I agree.  Canadians, the ones I personally know, actually think they are superior to folks in the USA.  Superior in every way too.  The arrogance, you could cut with a knife.

But Russia on the other hand, if they jettison Putin and his regime, I think Russians would welcome the  opportunity to be part of the USA.  Culturally, they are sort of where we were in the 60s, and the majority of people actually like things American.

And in terms of the muslim population in Russia, just jettison those few remaining areas that are largely muslim, like Dagestan, Chechnya, etc.  and let them create their own countries, which they would prefer any how.

I'm telling you, the majority of Russians would enjoy being a part of the USA.  And with the men all dead from the war, the women will welcome it very much.

Just think of the mineral wealth we would gain!

[DB]

It will never happen. The people of Canada will never approve. I know too many Canadians.

Look what you started... Points for Zing...

[jafo2010]

Canuck Conservative...

Quote from: jafo2010 on Today at 02:17:52 am
Let's go for the largest country in the world.  Why not?

Canuck Conservative...
Aside from a different language, different culture, different values, a long history of attacking its neighbors, a huge Muslim population, and no experience with real democracy ... sure, what could possibly go wrong?

/sac

Are you in Canada by chance?  Have you traveled around the USA?  Half of Florida you would think you were in a Latin American country.  Same with parts of Texas and California. 

And have you been in Brighton Beach or Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn?  NYC has over 600,000 Russians, 8% of the population.  1.6 million Russians in the New York tri-state area.  And there are many other geographic areas where there is a high concentration of this nationality or that.

Much of the Russian population have been taught English.  And culturally, isn't America a melting pot of more cultures than any other nation?  Russia also happens to be a mix of folks from many cultures, so they actually have that in common with the USA.

Germany and Japan had a society with a long history of attacking their neighbors too, and yet they are both very much in our sphere of influence.

And no experience with real democracy...hmmm, you don't think the Russian people would enjoy the freedom we enjoy?  In Russia, you speak out against Putin you end up dead or in prison if you are lucky.  You certainly even now do not speak your mind about anything for FEAR it will be used against you, same as the Soviet era.

What people do you know that would not welcome freedom?  Literally!

Incorporating Russia would be a major gain for the USA.  It would in fact weaken our number one enemy, China.  It would extend a huge amount of power to the USA globally, and eliminate the need for NATO if Russia is part of the USA.

And again, I cannot stress the natural and mineral resources in Russia.  Huge windfall for us!

[DCPatriot]

Are you in Canada by chance?  Have you traveled around the USA?  Half of Florida you would think you were in a Latin American country.  Same with parts of Texas and California. 

And have you been in Brighton Beach or Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn?  NYC has over 600,000 Russians, 8% of the population.  1.6 million Russians in the New York tri-state area.  And there are many other geographic areas where there is a high concentration of this nationality or that.

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LOL!  Are you kidding?  There are entire zip codes in Silver Spring, Maryland that straddle the Capital Beltway where stop signs are in Spanish.

[ChemEngrMBA]

 Mark my words./quote]


Here are your words: 
"Dems-greatest existential threat to USA republic!"

You sure do squeal exactly LIKE a Dem.

[mystery-ak]

Over 65,000 Federal Workers Reportedly Accept Trump Administration Buyout Offer

More than 65,000 federal workers have reportedly accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offer as a federal judge is expected to weigh in on the matter Monday.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/02/10/over-65000-federal-workers-reportedly-accept-trump-administration-buyout-offer/

[catfish1957]

According to Musk, what we saw at USAID is child's play versus the rest of Fedzilla.   And I will say it for the 5th time.  GUT IT!!!!

[mystery-ak]

Judge extends restraining order to ban Trump admin buyout offer to federal workers
Trump's buyout deadline has been delayed until at least Monday
 By Louis Casiano Fox News
Published February 10, 2025 3:27pm EST

A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees.

Judge George O’Toole said he's taken the matter under advisement, but there was no timeline on when he would make a decision. 

The hearing comes nearly two weeks after the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) emailed more than 2 million federal civilian employees offering them buyouts to leave their jobs.

The government workers were given a choice to either leave or stay after Trump mandated those employees to return to their offices.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-extends-restraining-order-ban-trump-admin-buyout-offer-federal-workers

[Smokin Joe]

"No timeline" More leftist foot dragging to tie the issue up in court and keep the deep state running.
Just issue a memo that states the time for the offer is limited, regardless of injunction. Terms in the future may not be so generous (and deduct a month from the severance pay for every month the judge keeps this tied up).

[mystery-ak]

Well they were discussing this on Fox it seems the Judge wants to know how Congress will pay for this...did Trump's lawyers not tell the judge that their salaries are already in the budget and they were going to be paid anyways..with this offer they just don't have to show up to work....

[berdie]

Well they were discussing this on Fox it seems the Judge wants to know how Congress will pay for this...did Trump's lawyers not tell the judge that their salaries are already in the budget and they were going to be paid anyways..with this offer they just don't have to show up to work....

That's what I thought, as well. Their salaries are already covered since from what I understand they aren't being replaced.

Dollars to donuts this has something to do with the unions. Losing that many people doesn't make them happy.

[GtHawk]

That's what I thought, as well. Their salaries are already covered since from what I understand they aren't being replaced.

Dollars to donuts this has something to do with the unions. Losing that many people doesn't make them happy.

Two things the Unions hate losing is power and MONEY, without those dues how are the leadership gonna keep living their lavish lifestyle, and then there’s all the money they funneled to the democrats, another reason why the democrats are so angry.

[Wingnut]

Two things the Unions hate losing is power and MONEY, without those dues how are the leadership gonna keep living their lavish lifestyle, and then there’s all the money they funneled to the democrats, another reason why the democrats are so angry.

65 thousand less union due payers is gonna leave a big ass hole.

[rustynail]

Beginning to look like the 'Judges' are coming to the rescue of the Deep State by overthrowing the Executive Branch.

[mountaineer]

Well they were discussing this on Fox it seems the Judge wants to know how Congress will pay for this

Not the judge's concern, and it's improper to consider it. What's  the law, judge? Focus on that.

[Smokin Joe]

Two things the Unions hate losing is power and MONEY, without those dues how are the leadership gonna keep living their lavish lifestyle, and then there’s all the money they funneled to the democrats, another reason why the democrats are so angry.

It isn't just the Money, although that is important. The importance of a bureaucratic department is a function not of how vital its mission is to the security of these United States, but how many people are employed there. Smaller departments mean a loss of status in the grand scheme of things.

[DB]

It isn't just the Money, although that is important. The importance of a bureaucratic department is a function not of how vital its mission is to the security of these United States, but how many people are employed there. Smaller departments mean a loss of status in the grand scheme of things.

Also, less union money laundered through the employees to political causes.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Not the judge's concern, and it's improper to consider it. What's  the law, judge? Focus on that.

I doubt that has even come up in his mind.

Most of what he's thinking about is how to satisfy his leftist cronies' desires to keep their wealth-building retirement schemes intact.