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Firestorm49

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13. And then what happens? Does anybody know? What's the end result other than simply gutting a program?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 10:10 AM

Apr 27

And that, as we all know, is the rub. As a former business owner, if I felt the need to improve an underperforming service or program, I would generally have a plan B in mind first. These guys are gutting just for the thrill of it. Cutting expenses, my butt. Mindless shock positioning at the very best. They’re totally incompetent to do much of anything at all, as is illustrated by the constant reversing of their stated goal. It appears to be an ass kisser’s paradise. Kiss his ass and you get what you want, or in Trumpian, loyalty.

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Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 27 OP

"I think there are other places where they could cut that would make more sense" displacedvermoter Apr 27 #1

Yeah. Da Fuck? Why don't they close the Statchoo of Liberty or Independence Hall 3Hotdogs Apr 27 #17

The Corps would have statutory mission-oriented work they can't reduce, and so... Beartracks Apr 27 #28

I enjoy camping at Army Corps of Engineer campgrounds. Everything good in life is Wingus Dingus Apr 27 #2

Some of the best campgrounds in the country Onthefly Apr 27 #5

Intentional cuts to hit us where we recreate and recharge. Hope22 Apr 27 #7

Don't get me started on how people trash parks and public lands, it's absolutely appalling. Wingus Dingus Apr 27 #12

Not just by him. This is Project 2025 stuff. By Conservatives/RWers. By Republicans. JHB Apr 27 #18

Yep electricmonk Apr 27 #24

'Important' people will still be able to go there. Remember Chris Christie who shut down a state beach Norrrm Apr 27 #3

"Remember Chris Christie who shut down a state beach" BumRushDaShow Apr 27 #8

My wife and daughter were at the Gettysburg Military Park a little over a week ago. galapagos Apr 27 #4

Was the facility still winterized or does TN not have that problem? Nt Hope22 Apr 27 #9

TN? Gettysburg is in Pennsylvania JHB Apr 27 #19

lol! Hope22 Apr 27 #20

We are now a shit-hole country. OverBurn Apr 27 #22

The "shit-hole" is not the country, but the orange anus and everyone who put him in charge. erronis Apr 27 #25

Welcome to the DU galapagos! CountAllVotes Apr 27 #27

Next plan - sell to the highest bidder. nt Tadpole Raisin Apr 27 #6

And a portion will somehow end up in the pocket of the crime boss. Prof. Toru Tanaka Apr 27 #14

Maga land, no boats for you! Blues Heron Apr 27 #10

"They say that finding out is hard to do..." tanyev Apr 27 #11

"But even then, they still won't vote blue...." Prof. Toru Tanaka Apr 27 #15

Sad, funny and true--all at the same time. tanyev Apr 27 #16

And then what happens? Does anybody know? What's the end result other than simply gutting a program? Firestorm49 Apr 27 #13

The goal is not to save money. Irish_Dem Apr 27 #21

Wake up call Iamscrewed Apr 27 #23

They will figure it out when it hits them in the pocket CountAllVotes Apr 27 #26

K&R red dog 1 Apr 27 #29

Nobody ever expects the face eating leopards mn9driver Apr 27 #30

Have The Day You Voted For! modrepub Apr 28 #31