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Jane in NC's avatar

DHS from its inception has been an unwieldy mess. It was allegedly put in place to fix a communication and cooperation problem among federal agencies which left us vulnerable to the 9/11 attacks. But its mission was always amorphous, and it turned into something resembling the Ken Starr investigations, gobbling up other agencies and always expanding its reach and authority. Under Trump, it's turned into massive federal police and surveillance machine.

I agree with Andrew that congress needs to dismantle it and return functions back to their original host agencies. Fix the communication and cooperation problems, the turf guarding that goes on in every organization, but we don't need a Big Brother super agency.

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Marie's avatar

I disagree with you, if a woman laid down on the sidewalk and whispered sweet, nothings, angry white men would still be angry white men (black men too). Think Oklahoma bombing. Mad is mad. Sweet words ain’t fixing’ that kind of bad. And I can tell you, I have two baby boomer brothers who just get more angry and lethal. We quit having to do anything with each other. They are too dumb to know they will have no healthcare, social security, welfare medicine or VA benefits.

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Marie's avatar

No, the rest of the dumbass maga will never see it.

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Marie's avatar

I agree. Too much power for any entity is TOO MUCH!

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GK's avatar

Super smart conversation. You must be so proud of one another. Thanks for keeping us informed.

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Susan's avatar
1dEdited

Someone found an add on Craig’s list to pay for “extras” to fill in at the dictator parade….Wearing red white and blue. Will pay them, provide a red hat, and a fast food lunch🤦🏼‍♀️

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Laura Havranek's avatar

Keep it up

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Laura Havranek's avatar

Stupidest expenditure by the Democrats ever and I am a lifelong Democrat

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Laura Havranek's avatar

Thank you Rick and Andrew for this analysis. I agree DHS is perverse

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Nenapoma's avatar

I dont mind this a biweekly show. Honestly mathing is hard

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Patti G's avatar

Palantir is moving to consolidate all federal government information on our citizens. And what the heck do you think they are going to do with it?! Think of it: IRS, Medicaid/Medicare, SSA, school loans, social support programs ("Who is getting school lunches? Oh, are the parents working? No? Stop the lunches!" Yes, punish the kid.)

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Wendy E's avatar

lol, he's funny..slow news week!

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Joan Panzella's avatar

Just a simple comment. You guys are terrific! 🗽⚖️🇺🇸 👏😄📣📣📣

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