- For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply. Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
- Often with extremely knowledge of niche topics crucial only to govt. I'll bet there are people who actually understand our treaties regarding Greenland who we could use around now.Jan 18, 2026 19:23
- Yes, indeed. Legacy knowledge is extremely important. So many federal agencies now have lost it and will struggle to function even if Dems win back Congress and start restaffing the gutted agencies.
