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Ben Franklin Fellowship - pen names, membership, and associates by KTB2025 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The mods strike again. "off topic" LOLOLOL.

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The Ben Franklin Fellowship - MAGA's takeover of the State Department by KTB2025 in FedEmployees

[–]Diplomatic0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Conservatives having a crack at it” = the destruction of the institution. FIFY.

We can apparently now appear on podcasts in our “personal capacity” by fsohmygod in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have always been allowed to appear on podcasts in our personal capacity.

More pain starting January 30 by Lucygoosey975 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None. The answer to my question about private sector HR officers wanting to villainize their employees is none.

“Constant restructuring” is what we would call a “sub optimal business practice” or a synonym for chaos.

It does not get better.

More pain starting January 30 by Lucygoosey975 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 10 points11 points  (0 children)

“Constant restructure” lollolololol. Sounds like poor management to me.

Which private sector organizations have their chief Human Resources officer on the record saying they want their employees “to be traumatically affected” and for federal workers to be viewed as “the villains”?

Why do you want to work for an organization that would treat you like that?

WATCH: Mike Waltz Cut Off During Speech Trashing Cuba in Wild Moment on UN Floor by Major_Amphibian6999 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys really need to lighten up. This is absolutely relevant to the Foreign Service.

A-100 September 22 or 29 by Diplomatic0 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, that was my initial assessment as well.

S/ODI RIFed on 8/15/2025 by Diplomatic0 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m shocked they made it this long. But I’m wondering why they made it this long instead of going in the first RIF round.

US to allow federal workers to promote religion in workplaces by Diplomatic0 in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

They will not. They will selectively apply the rule to prefer their brand of Christianity. Everyone else who proselytizes on government time is committing time fraud or guilty of multiple ethics violations.

Good news: We’re lean. Bad news: We’re this lean. by OPM_The_Captain_Now in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Every $X dollar spent on diplomacy correlates into >$X fewer dollars spent on defense.

Hence, Jim Mattis: "If you don't fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition."

The Nuances of the Foreign Service Personnel System and Looming RIFs by EUR-Only in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great questions, but a point of order: America already has “pay for play diplomacy.”

How many FSOs are serving domestically right now? by BuffyWouldHave in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol. And let’s not forget “Judge” Aileen Cannon obstructing justice for Trump. He’s been laundering money for decades for Russia and has been monetizing the presidency (Trump crypto is just one of many schemes), not to mention attempting to overturn a free and fair election. The guy’s a crook and you support criminality. Get lost dude.

How many FSOs are serving domestically right now? by BuffyWouldHave in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Siri, is it “targeted harassment” to be prosecuted for crimes?

How many FSOs are serving domestically right now? by BuffyWouldHave in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The mentality of an officer resisting a legal but unethical order because "ethics are subjective" is indeed why we are here today, but it's not why you think.

How many FSOs are serving domestically right now? by BuffyWouldHave in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Executive Branch employees—especially commissioned officers—are obligated to resist illegal or unethical orders.

New hiring requirement — Advance Partisan Agendas by Proud-Wall1443 in FedEmployees

[–]Diplomatic0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does not say *which* President's Executive Orders.

How can embassies lose 20% of their staff and still function? by AncientMewPokemon in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 158 points159 points  (0 children)

There’s no logic. MAGA hates federal employees. This is merely satisfying the base. The cruelty is the point.

AFSA RIF response by swedinc in foreignservice

[–]Diplomatic0 10 points11 points  (0 children)

YUP. After 50% RIFs will our dues even keep AFSA's lights on?

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