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Think. Again.

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1. It isn't reasonable to use the word "conservative" when referring to...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 3, 2024, 05:02 AM

Nov 3

...a group that is compiling lists of federal employees they want removed from their jobs based on partisanship.

There is nothing conservative about such an act.

This is an extreme act, this group should more correctly be referred to as a "rightwing radical group".

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Conservative group's 'watch list' targets federal employees for firing [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 3 OP

It isn't reasonable to use the word "conservative" when referring to... Think. Again. Nov 3 #1

asking federal workers to add names to a list to be fired ( or even prosecuted ) lapfog_1 Nov 3 #2

Stasi. COL Mustard Nov 3 #17

I call them... 2naSalit Nov 3 #3

Yes, pretending they are just innocent Americans that tend to prefer tradition to change is a flat-out lie. Think. Again. Nov 3 #4

They are treasoners, terrorists and traitors. Clouds Passing Nov 3 #10

Yes, the word "conservative" can't be used to describe these people.... Think. Again. Nov 3 #11

Unless they're talking about conserving slavery and misogyny. Clouds Passing Nov 3 #14

That would be "preserving", but I get what you're saying! Think. Again. Nov 3 #15

After Kamala is sworn in KS Toronado Nov 3 #5

I agree... Think. Again. Nov 3 #12

"... who they believe are not committed to keeping undocumented immigrants out of the country." GiqueCee Nov 3 #6

Exactly what I was thinking Farmer-Rick Nov 3 #13

I think a "list" of Heritage Foundation perps is needed. harumph Nov 3 #7

Perhaps the Heritage Foundation's Icanthinkformyself Nov 3 #8

I read this in the Post this morning. This is equivalent to McCarthyism, but instead of accusing workers of communism, Martin68 Nov 3 #9

I don't work for DHS, but..... COL Mustard Nov 3 #16

According to Mary Trump's book, TFG's term left both State and Justice Departments devastated Rhiannon12866 Nov 4 #18

LINK HereForTheParty Nov 4 #19

Thanks, Putin. Kid Berwyn Nov 4 #20

The whole thread is worth a rec Marthe48 Nov 4 #21