Crap from the Christian Right: My boss shouldnt proselytize on the job

  1. Credence2 profile image81
    Credence2posted 9 hours ago

    Ironic that Trump is behind firing scores of federal workers without cause, yet want those remaining to “get religion”.

    I am still POED about the staffing shortages in key agencies like the IRS and Social Security, where adequate personnel and communication are the most crucial. Now, You cannot hope to reach a human being by telephone.  Yet, everybody tells me that this Trump is a “man of the people”, rubbish!

    https://www.salon.com/2025/08/01/trump- … workplace/

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    1. Sharlee01 profile image83
      Sharlee01posted 8 hours agoin reply to this

      Cred,   I support Trump overall, but I don’t agree with him firing Erika McEntarfer today.

      She was a Senate-confirmed economist with bipartisan backing, and there hasn’t been any clear evidence presented that she manipulated data or did anything improper. While the July jobs report was weak and past months were revised downward, that kind of adjustment is a normal part of how economic data is reported; it’s not usually a sign of wrongdoing. Firing her over it sends a troubling message and could risk politicizing the agency responsible for giving us neutral, accurate data about the economy. I understand Trump wants accountability, but in this case, it feels more like scapegoating. If he believes the data was skewed, he should provide proof, not just accusations. A move like this might create distrust in government statistics going forward, and that could have long-term consequences for public confidence.

      As for the staffing shortages, I completely get your frustration. It is a serious issue. No one wants to deal with endless phone menus or wait months for a response about taxes or Social Security. That being said, the current cuts aren’t just about Trump being reckless; they reflect a shift in how this new administration wants to run the federal government, aiming for what they call "efficiency." You and I might not agree with how it's playing out, especially if it means losing real human support in agencies that people rely on. I still believe Trump has the country’s best interests at heart, but I’m also not afraid to speak up when I think something’s being mishandled. This was one of those cases.

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      1. My Esoteric profile image85
        My Esotericposted 5 hours agoin reply to this

        Ironically, Trump's staffing cuts are making the BLS data a little less accurate because they had to cut out some of their surveys in 4 or 5 cities. It isn't serious yet, but could get that way.

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