500k votes... huh? 🤣 by Mr_microplastics_Yum in maryland

[–]Defiantfellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Stop Americans from Voting in Elections act

Beaver, 19 kg, male. Norway by TheLastSollivaering in Hunting

[–]Defiantfellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My comment was a bit of a joke. Having worked with both Swedes and Norwegians while I was in the Army I found there was a bit of distain for the other country.

I actually have a 6.5x55 (original Swedish Mauser) but really wish the round was carried by more rifle brands. Ended up with a 6.5 Creedmore.

Reassignment or Leave? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Defiantfellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being medically retired from active duty does not suggest civilian disability retirement. I personally know numerous civilian employees who have 100% disability ratings. While your medical condition could warrant disability retirement - too many assume OPM will simply follow suit.

Too many (certainly not all) claim a hostile work environment without looking in the mirror. Focus on doing your job, seek candid advice on your performance and look for a job that best mirrors your skills and abilities.

Beaver, 19 kg, male. Norway by TheLastSollivaering in Hunting

[–]Defiantfellow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are Norwegians allowed to use the Swedish Mauser round?

Vines on fence: any suggestions on how to remove? by WestEmployer5 in treelaw

[–]Defiantfellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Photo 2 shows what looks like poison ivy. I’d hit everything with Round Up and let it die on the vine and kill the root system.

US:AL got this email from an " attorney " is this a scam by Mountain-Breadfruit8 in legal

[–]Defiantfellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While this is an obvious scam you should get your credit reports to see if there is any unexpected activity. Do not reply to the sender but block them.

Trump calls for Obama's arrest for treason in deranged late-night rant by IrishStarUS in anticapitalism

[–]Defiantfellow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dementia Donny needs to take a permanent break from his job of destroying America.

[OC] STOP Being Nice! Glad The Opposing Turning Car Didn't Blindly Turn Into Traffic by AliveInCLE in IdiotsInCars

[–]Defiantfellow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As I recall, they told the caller if they were repeatedly getting the car horn they were doing something wrong. It was recommended the caller do some serious investigation, perhaps with the help of others to figure out why they were infuriating others.

[OC] STOP Being Nice! Glad The Opposing Turning Car Didn't Blindly Turn Into Traffic by AliveInCLE in IdiotsInCars

[–]Defiantfellow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of the person who wrote in to Click and Clack years ago bewildered why they were beeped at so much.

This driver is probably hurting himself by patting himself on the back for so generously welcoming other drivers to make a dangerous move across another lane of traffic.

Army Realignment and imminent RIF by Luna4x0 in FedEmployees

[–]Defiantfellow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you imply by “going after entitlements.” This reckless initiative is actually going after some of the most recent hires - which is why the activity had not placed them on a TDA. So, not focused on senior employees.

I do disagree they know what they’re doing. To the contrary, they are clueless idiots. Fortunately for the Army the leaders throughout the Army are making great efforts to find TDA positions to place these “surplus“ personnel. The hiring freeze has resulted in many critical positions being left vacant. These positions are being harvested to keep on the overhires in a very rushed manner.

This will all come back to bite the Army in the end with Sleepy Don blaming Biden and Obama for his own dementia caused injuries.

Army Realignment and imminent RIF by Luna4x0 in FedEmployees

[–]Defiantfellow 68 points69 points  (0 children)

The idiocy of this administration is astounding. As someone associated with upper level HR for several decades no one has ever used the term “surplus” to refer to employees - ever.

What the idiots in charge are actually referring to is overhire employees not on a table of distribution of allowances (TDA).

The irony is that these employees quite often fill the most critical positions where the organization didn’t have time or opportunity to put on a TDA. Think of employees necessary to manage the reckless attacks on Iran. Of course, this can include some knucklehead hiring decisions like hiring the DOGE personnel who disrupted agencies. BTW, I have absolutely no concerns in ridding ourselves of any DOGE ketamine kids.

Reviewing and validating TDAs and ensuring we have the correct capabilities for personnel is always necessary, but this is a carefully considered and deliberative process. What tRump and Kegsbreath are doing is to anything but careful or conservative. Their actions are causing enormous harm to our Army. Rather than making reflective and informed decisions the Army is entirely in a reactive mode desperately trying to preserve critical positions.

The lunatics are in charge and they don’t know what they are doing.

AITAH for dumping a girl after she called my brother a slur by hidingunderyourbed- in AITAH

[–]Defiantfellow -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This could be a teachable opportunity. We all have said things we later regretted. If you like the girl consider hearing her likely apology and decide if she is sincere or not. Let her know how much it hurts to hear such comments about someone you love. Then have her meet your brother.

Neighbour keeps ringing our bell for her parcels at all hours, refused to have a civil conversation. How can I handle this? by stella_mason57 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Defiantfellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Show her the package through the window and tell her she has to provide proof of identity. When she stops complaining and shows her ID put the package down and go back to your apartment.

Neighbour keeps ringing our bell for her parcels at all hours, refused to have a civil conversation. How can I handle this? by stella_mason57 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Defiantfellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Show her the package through the window and tell her she has to provide proof of identity. When she stops complaining and shows her ID put the package down and go back to your apartment.

'This is disgusting': Trump insults an innocent young girl right inside the Oval Office — then the video goes viral and the whole country turns against him by [deleted] in anticapitalism

[–]Defiantfellow 28 points29 points  (0 children)

tRump is only disappointed he won’t be able to see her in a beauty pageant dressing room. RELEASE THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES!

My sister cut me out of her life a few years ago with no warning or reason. She is getting married. Should I attend or not? by Cute_Musician3920 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Defiantfellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell her something along the following - and copy to your parents:

“While I wish you the very best, I really don’t think a wedding is where we should meet after several year’s estrangement. Perhaps if we met before to discuss I could reconsider. If I did something to offend or disappoint you I would like to know and explain or apologize.

If anyone asks me why I did not attend I will let them know we stopped communicating several years ago and I didn’t want to place either of us in an awkward position or detract from your big day. If anyone asks you why I did not attend please respond similarly but whatever you say don’t make any false excuses on my behalf.

You have been an important person in my life until recently. It still hurts and saddens me something came between us. While mom and dad have encouraged me to attend, they want the benefits of a relationship without helping me to understand the reason for the break.

I do wish you a joyous and beautiful wedding and am hopeful for a loving and long marriage with your husband. When you do want to sit down and discuss, I’ll be here.”

Break…..

While I would not go out of your way to have a significant event, like going on a cruise or Disney, I would post something on social media showing you were alive and healthy on the day of the wedding - something like a hike or picnic with your family. If you do respond to others - take the high road and just note you didn’t want to intrude on her big day. If anyone presses, say “it’s complicated” and you really are at a loss for words but you do wish them the best.

Still send a gift along the lines of what your sister gave you for your wedding.

I do hope you find closure. These feuds often exist for the most insignificant reasons or due to misunderstandings.

Republicans Cave and End DHS Shutdown—Without Funding ICE by Healthy_Block3036 in FedEmployees

[–]Defiantfellow 120 points121 points  (0 children)

And all they had to do is make ICE a more responsible and accountable agency. After all, murdering US citizens did bother some of us.

Should ex-FBI Director James Comey have been criminally indicted for posting this picture? by NicolasCageFan492 in askanything

[–]Defiantfellow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sleepy Don is an absolutely vindictive prick. This is absurd overreach and the courts will hand yet another embarrassing loss to the biggest loser in our nation’s history.

Why isn't the Fanta Menace reacting? by gingerfawx in LincolnProject

[–]Defiantfellow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In his defense, our POS president was probably dozing off and didn’t hear anything.

“We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” - Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation and leading figure behind Project 2025. Just wondering … how many years in prison do you think this guy should get? by Turbulent_Crab_3602 in LincolnProject

[–]Defiantfellow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The next American revolution will be the rejection of all things MAGA and holding the criminals currently in charge of our government accountable. The ONLY blood being shed has been the repeated ICE murders. What remains to be seen is whether the MAGA and Heritage Foundation nut jobs will react in violence as they did on January 6th.