JerryBaumchen

Hi Joe, It would not be your pilot's license on the line. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Trump/Musk have made statements about reducing the number of federal gov't employees by 75%. I spent 34 yrs working for the federal gov't. I worked for one agency for 30 yrs. I often said that if we could reduce the workforce by a chosen 30%, we could be +100% more efficient. I am not opposed to some reduction. 1) You own a home in Florida. A hurricane comes along and wipes you and all of your neighbors out; your house is flattened. FEMA comes in to help. However, they cannot do the job because they are now staffed at 25% of the necessary work-force. Aren't you glad that you voted for Trump? 2) You have built a nice retirement home out in the boonies. This where your wife & you have chosen to spend your golden yrs. A wild-fire comes along on the adjacent federally-owned land. It is closing in on your house. In comes the federal forest-fire fighters. However, they are staffed at 25% of the necessary work-force. Your house is lost. Aren't you glad that you voted for Trump? 3) You are a DZO and your airplane is at 13,000 ft with a full load of tandem students. The pilot keys the mike to contact ATC. No one answers. He tries again, same no result. The pilot has to land with his full load of customers. Aren't you glad that you voted for Trump? And, that is just a beginning. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, And, my add-ons to that list: Gretchen Whitmer - Gov of Michigan Jay Inslee - Gov of Washington Bob Ferguson - incoming Gov of Washington Gavin Newsom - Gov of California Sherrod Brown - outgoing Sen from Ohio Ron Wyden - Sen from Oregon I think I could from here to New Years and my list would not be complete. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Cliff, The very definition of 'prosecutorial abuse' is subjective. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Cliff, And, everyone in prison feels the same way about their prosecutors. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, And, in my entire circle of relatives & friends, not one of them had a bad reaction or died. Amazing. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, This is exactly it; we all get some form of federal largesse. The test will be how people will handle the reductions. Jerry Baumchen

Hi 698, Those institutions did not vote for anyone. They are not what I was referring to -> the voters. Jerry Baumchen PS) If Trump/Musk get this reducing the federal gov't going quickly, what do you think the mid-term elections will look like?

Hi Joe, Now, sir; you are talking blasphemy. The only debt that I have ever had was the two houses that I financed. Not one car payment, ever. It is not easy; but, like not borrowing money to get a college degree, it can be accomplished. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Sky, John & you really do not know that you have NEVER eaten a dog. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Last nite I was reading where Musk intends to reduce the fed gov't by 75%. Trump has stated that he will lower federal spending. That ox goring is going to happen to a LOT of people. I wonder how many people who voted for Trump get some kind of federal gov't largesse. Most people simply do not know that they are getting it. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Sky, Just be glad that you live where sanity still prevails. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Only the best: Matt Gaetz is Trump's critical pick for attorney general Trump names Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence 'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night.' “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” - This Day in Quotes Jerry Baumchen

Hi Mark, Only one tick of the clock. More than enough time to save yourself. If you believe in it. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Mark, As I once told BillV, I make a pretty good cellmate. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Absolutely nothing. According to Christianity, you only have to accept Jesus Christ prior to your demise, to get into Heaven. Total horsepuckey. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, It all comes down to this: It is all well and good until it is your ox that is getting gored. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like there will be some job openings: “border czar” Tom Homan said Monday that . . . Trump’s administration will crank up workplace raids Donald Trump border czar: Workplace immigration raids will be conducted Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, You mean Christians? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Me thinks you ask too much. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, I disagree. Like Reagan did, he will put people in place & let them do what he wants done; so he can have lots of time to golf. Like Reagan, Trump is not a micro-manager. He might just leave that up to Vance. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Whenever I use the term MAGA-idiots, that is exactly what I mean: Tim McGraw becomes MAGA target on social media without saying a word - oregonlive.com Nuff said, Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, This is from a CNN reader: American citizens who voted for President Trump do not consider nor empathize for those who’ve suffered until they themselves are graced with misfortune. As I continue to say: It is all well & good until it is your ox that is getting gored. Just wait until they come for you, Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, The 'why bother' comment was not for you. It was a comment on our MAGA-types. Re: To be clear I am no longer going to bother. Do you remember the old 'Better red than dead' mantra? I say continue to fight. It might not be successful; or might end in disaster, but I plan to do what I can. Sometimes it does end as wished: Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Wikipedia Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, I doubt that any MAGA-type does. I mean, why bother? Jerry Baumchen