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The Bitter End

Doomberg • 6205 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Executive Power Environmental Policy Legislation Political strategy Federal Government
  1. The federal government has become complicated, making it hard for people to follow all the laws. This can lead to serious trouble even for innocent individuals.
  2. Presidents have a lot of power to make decisions quickly through executive orders, which can change important policies without a lot of oversight.
  3. Recent actions by President Biden to ban offshore drilling show how the government is shifting from traditional practices. This has left some groups happy while others are concerned about its long-term impact.

Will the federal government become a toxic employer?

Can We Still Govern? • 287 implied HN points • 02 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Federal Government Public Policy Political Rhetoric Leadership
  1. Musk and Ramaswamy make big promises about changing government, but many claims are misleading or unrealistic. They seem more interested in getting attention than actually fixing issues.
  2. Their ideas about mass firings and relocations are not well thought out and could hurt the effectiveness of federal agencies. Making government a worse place to work might not lead to better performance.
  3. Federal employees are encouraged to stay in their positions despite tough conditions. Their presence is important for maintaining effective governance and democracy.

The Deadly Consequences of Playing Politics

Steady • 18770 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Presidential Election Federal Government Political parties
  1. Immigration is a major issue in politics, especially for Republican leaders who are following Trump's lead.
  2. Recent actions in Texas have escalated tension between state and federal authorities over border control.
  3. The situation in Eagle Pass highlights the intense political focus on immigration, impacting national issues and potential for conflict.

January 5, 2025

Letters from an American • 20 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Rhetoric Elections Federal Government
  1. A military member expressed his frustrations about America's political and social issues through extreme actions, thinking he could wake others up to the problems he sees.
  2. Despite some negative views, the country is actually doing better in many ways, such as lower crime rates, higher job creation, and a growing economy.
  3. A long-standing belief exists that the government is the problem, which has led some to call for drastic actions against it, revealing a deep divide in American politics.

Who's Michael Shellenberger?

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 5277 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government censorship Federal Government Big Tech
  1. Michael Shellenberger was presented as an expert witness in government censorship without the necessary expertise.
  2. Shellenberger's varied career includes roles as a governor candidate, lobbyist, journalist, and professor.
  3. The House Committee on Government Censorship may be overlooking conservative voices censored by social media.
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Abolishing the Dept of Education

David Friedman’s Substack • 260 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education & Policy Federal Government Trump administration Public funding
  1. Abolishing the Department of Education could mean different things, like removing it while keeping funding the same, or fully taking away its control and funding.
  2. One suggestion is to give education funds directly to states to let them decide how to use the money, which might keep education more local.
  3. Another idea is to create a voucher program, giving parents the choice of where to send their kids for education, potentially including various types of schools.

God Bless Texas

AND Magazine • 1808 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional crisis Border control Supreme Court Federal Government Texas
  1. The crisis regarding access to the Texas-Mexican border has escalated into a direct confrontation between Washington and Austin.
  2. The federal government must operate within the limits set by the Constitution and for the benefit of American citizens, which seems to be disregarded in the current situation.
  3. Texas has chosen to defy what it views as blatantly unconstitutional orders by the President and the Supreme Court.

Americans Are Fighting For Control Of Federal Powers That Shouldn’t Exist

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey • 1999 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Federal Government Constitution Supreme Court State power
  1. The intensity of the division in American politics arises from the federal government operating beyond the limits of the Constitution.
  2. The federal government's involvement in various aspects of American life is mostly unconstitutional based on the limited powers granted by the Constitution.
  3. The Supreme Court has played a significant role in expanding federal powers through broad interpretations of clauses like the General Welfare and Commerce clauses.

Texas Governor Risks Lives for Political Points, Despite Supreme Court Ruling

SHERO • 412 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Supreme Court Federal Government
  1. Texas Governor Greg Abbott refuses to remove razor wire at the US-Mexico border despite Supreme Court ruling
  2. Conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had previously blocked the federal government from removing the razor wire initially set up by National Guard soldiers
  3. Supreme Court ruling in favor of federal government was a major victory for the Biden administration

Battle Cry of Freedom

Pitchfork Papers • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
💾 History Constitution Slavery Federal Government
  1. The American Civil War saw both sides claiming to fight for freedom, but with conflicting interpretations and motivations.
  2. The Confederacy justified their fight for freedom while supporting slavery, relying on selective readings of historical documents.
  3. The Union, while fighting against slavery, also had inconsistencies in how they interpreted constitutional rights and the power of individual states.

Decouple federal government from nation-states

The Novelleist • 260 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Federal Government Autonomy International relations
  1. Decouple federal government from nation-states to allow city-states to join federal governments as needed.
  2. Consider granting more power to smaller governments like states and cities for autonomy.
  3. Explore the idea of dividing the world into city-states and offering different layers of government for city-states to join as per choice.

Privacy, Please!

Technically Optimistic • 59 implied HN points • 12 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Data Privacy Legislation Federal Government Enforcement Values
  1. American lawmakers are proposing a new data privacy act called the American Privacy Rights Act, aimed at giving individuals more control over their data.
  2. The proposed act includes measures like cleaning up state privacy laws, enforcing data minimization, addressing sensitive biometric and genetic data, and putting the FTC in charge of enforcement.
  3. Consumers would have more transparency, control, and rights over their data under the American Privacy Rights Act, though there are still hurdles to overcome in getting the legislation passed.

Dissecting the FedRAMP Authorization Act

Resilient Cyber • 99 implied HN points • 04 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Federal Government
  1. The FedRAMP Authorization Act aims to improve how federal agencies adopt cloud services. It highlights the importance of cloud for modernizing old IT systems and creating jobs in the tech sector.
  2. A key change in the legislation is the creation of a Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee. This group will include experts from both the government and private sector to streamline cloud service authorizations and improve communication.
  3. Another important aspect is the 'Presumption of Adequacy', which allows agencies to trust existing FedRAMP authorizations without needing extra checks. This should reduce the repetitive security assessments that cloud service providers currently face.

February 4, 2024

Letters from an American • 13 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Reconstruction Federal Government Voting Rights
  1. The Reconstruction Amendments were pivotal in ensuring civil rights and government control post-Civil War.
  2. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and expanded federal powers, marking a shift towards protecting the interests of ordinary Americans.
  3. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments further solidified federal control, emphasizing equality before the law and protecting the right to vote without discrimination.

Republican Governor Latest to Encourage Texas To Ignore US Supreme Court Ruling

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governors Supreme Court National Guard Border Security Federal Government
  1. Multiple Republican politicians are encouraging Texas to ignore a US Supreme Court ruling.
  2. The Supreme Court decision allowed the federal government to remove razor wire placed by Texas law enforcement on the border wall.
  3. There is potential for President Biden to federalize the National Guard in Texas to enforce the court's ruling, leading to significant tension.

How Jagmeet Singh Gets it Wrong on Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🏥 Health Politics Federal Government Collaboration
  1. Provinces are making efforts to address healthcare challenges by implementing innovative strategies like Quebec's "Réseau Santé" and Alberta's "Healthy U" programs.
  2. The federal government needs to provide financial support and ensure all Canadians have access to quality healthcare, collaborating with provinces to improve healthcare services across the country.
  3. Jagmeet Singh believes the federal government must also play a role in solving Canada's healthcare crisis, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between federal and provincial levels of government.