When we say trump is stifling dissent, this is what we mean.

[Marener]

I don't need any evidence.

You just accused them of “usurping” the president, so either your accusation is bullshit or you have evidence.

 

[martybegan]

You just accused them of “usurping” the president, so either your accusation is bullshit or you have evidence.

The letter is all I need. It shows they think they have more right to policy choices than he does, or that my vote for him is ******* meaningless, because 30 unelected idiots think they should have policy powers.

 

[Marener]

I'm concerned they will sabotage his valid policies, many of which I voted for.

I didn't vote for 30 fucktard civil servants to become political when their entire reason to exist is to be apolitical.

You’re worried about the public finding out what those policies are.

Are you ashamed?

 

[Marener]

The letter is all I need. It shows they think they have more right to policy choices than he does, or that my vote for him is ******* meaningless, because 30 unelected idiots think they should have policy powers.

That’s because you don’t actually believe your own accusation. It’s just an excuse to justify censorship.

Public disclosure doesn’t change policy.

You’re worried that the Trump administration will have to reverse policies because the public won’t like them when they find out the ramifications.

 

[martybegan]

You’re worried about the public finding out what those policies are.

Are you ashamed?

The public knows what Trump is doing, he signs EOs saying what he is doing.

This isn't about more information, it's about 30 idiots biased TDS opinions being given too much attention because they work for the government.

 

[martybegan]

That’s because you don’t actually believe your own accusation. It’s just an excuse to justify censorship.

Public disclosure doesn’t change policy.

You’re worried that the Trump administration will have to reverse policies because the public won’t like them when they find out the ramifications.

It's not censorship. You want unelected democrats to run the government, you fascist ****.

 

[Dorian Mode]

I think the democraps are still butthurt that they lost control of the federal government. To the victor goes the spoils. When the democraps ran the show they did whatever they wanted to support the democrap party. Now the GOP is running the show and they are entitled to do just as the democraps did. Now, all of a sudden the democraps don't like how the government actually functions. One of the many reasons why no one likes the democraps anymore is because they are the two standards party. One for them and one for everyone else.

 

[Marener]

The public knows what Trump is doing, he signs EOs saying what he is doing.

This isn't about more information, it's about 30 idiots biased TDS opinions being given too much attention because they work for the government.

You keep claiming that the public knows what he’s doing, but all we really know is what is filtered through his biased political cronies.

Hearing from the people on the ground is invaluable.

Why do you feel the need to censor them? If you don’t like what they’re saying, we need more speech to counter it.

 

[Marener]

It's not censorship. You want unelected democrats to run the government, you fascist ****.

Of course it’s censorship. You’re using the government to punish their use of speech.

That’s exactly what censorship is.

A fascist would be afraid to let civil servants tell the public what’s going on in government.

 

[jc456]

You keep saying that, but all they’re doing is providing the American people with their perspective.

we're not interested, we didn't vote for them. It would be like caring what you think.

 

[jc456]

Of course it’s censorship. You’re using the government to punish their use of speech.

they can speak all they want, they don't have any authority to send letters to congressional staff from their department, there is no chain of command there. They wish to go on tv and talk, they are welcome to do so like you are. They get no special privilege.

 

[Marener]

they can speak all they want, they don't have any authority to send letters to congressional staff from their department, there is no chain of command there. They wish to go on tv and talk, they are welcome to do so like you are. They get no special privilege.

So you don’t actually believe in Congressional oversight then.

 

[jc456]

What does that even mean? In 2015 the right was up in arms about Jade Helm. What’s the difference now?

it isn't happening? Again, you confuse military for national guard. demofks don't know better.

 

[jc456]

So you don’t actually believe in Congressional oversight then.

certainly, however, the rights of the people aren't to be affected and I'm sorry to make accusations about the elected president well, it's smells especially demofk fks. They have a right to make a stink anywhere they want, not in congress.

 

[berg80]

Sure they fear layoffs like everyone else but the federal government isn't an employment agency. Office drones that do not have a viable workload can be dismissed despite petitions that are worded to threaten the American public and demean the President. Get used to it.

Interesting rationalization........implying people who are clearly more familiar with the inner workings of the agency they work for (FEMA) than the nitwits trump chose to run it........are characterized by you as office drones.

Get used to "it." Never. I will not ever get used to, or condone the normalization of, firing government employees.......or trying to intimidate them in to silence.......for protecting the interests of the people they work for. Namely, we the people.

 

[Crepitus]

FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump​

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday suspended around 30 employees after those workers wrote to Congress warning that the Trump administration had gutted the nation’s ability to handle hurricanes, floods and other extreme weather disasters.

Of the 182 FEMA employees who signed the letter to Congress, 36 attached their names, while the rest withheld their identities for fear of retaliation.

Those who used their names received emails on Tuesday night saying they had been placed on paid administrative leave “effective immediately, and continuing until further notice,” according to copies of the emails reviewed by The New York Times.

The emails did not provide a reason for the decision. Representatives for FEMA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/climate/fema-suspends-staff-who-criticized-trump-cuts.html

I very much hope what happened to these FEMA employees, and what happened to the three star general, Jeffrey Kruse, who wrote a report detailing the damage to Iranian nuclear facilities in contradiction of trump's hyperbolic characterization (it was a lie), does not have the desired effect.

I hope it does not intimidate employees of the government, or any person really, from speaking the truth. The truth being this government's mortal enemy. But I fear it will. I fear intimidation works. When I see law firms and universities acquiescing to threats from trump.......I know it does.

What I don't know is how many people will be silenced for fear of retribution? I don't know how much will we not learn about the inner workings of our government because people are afraid of our government?

The tRumpling want all dissent silenced. this thread will prove that.

 

[jc456]

.implying people who are clearly more familiar with the inner workings of the agency they work for (FEMA) than the nitwits trump chose to run it

how would you know?

 

[jc456]

The tRumpling want all dissent silenced. this thread will prove that.

we want to stop the politicizing of our government yes!!! fk you demofks who can't accept defeat. Your whine is yours.

 

[Crepitus]

These people work for Trump. Airing grievances publicly will get you fired almost anywhere. This looks a lot like sedition, I hope appropriate charges follow.

No, you idiot!!

Those people work for the American people.

So does tRump in case you forgot.

 

[Crepitus]

we want to stop the politicizing of our government yes!!!

Then stop him from firing people who have their own opinions!!

DER fuckin' P