Thanks to Trump All Americans Are Now Equal

[SiSePuede419]

No more DEI!

 

Merit, not gender or ethnicity.

 

A color blind meritocracy!

 

Sounds good, huh?

 

Starting today All Americans are equal!

 

But of course some are more equal than others. 🤣

 

Return to In-Person Work

January 20, 2025

Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads shall make exemptions they deem necessary.

 

No remote work for Thee, but yes for me.

 

I'm more equal than you. 😃

 

Donald Trump is my Lord and Savior.

 

Amen. 🙏

 

Hey!  Anyone up for some golf tomorrow?

 

I'm working remote for The Man. 😘

 

 

Yes, Animal Farm by George Orwell is indeed a critique of both flawed socialism and corrupt crony capitalism. While the novella primarily allegorizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of totalitarianism under Stalin, its themes extend to broader societal and economic critiques. Here's how it addresses both:

Critique of Socialism's Corruption

Orwell critiques how socialist ideals, initially meant to bring equality and justice, can be corrupted by power-hungry leaders. The pigs in Animal Farm start with lofty principles of equality (symbolizing Marxist-Leninist socialism), but over time, they exploit their authority for personal gain. This mirrors how revolutionary movements can devolve into oppressive regimes when power is concentrated in the hands of a few.

For example:

The mantra "All animals are equal" is eventually amended to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others," exposing the hypocrisy and betrayal of socialist principles.

The pigs' gradual adoption of human behaviors symbolizes how revolutionary leaders often become indistinguishable from the oppressors they replaced.

Critique of Crony Capitalism

The book also criticizes the dangers of crony capitalism, where wealth and power are concentrated in a small elite that manipulates systems for personal benefit. By the end of the novella, the pigs become indistinguishable from the humans, representing capitalists and exploitative rulers. This highlights how unchecked power, regardless of the ideology it claims to represent, leads to exploitation and inequality.

For example:

The alliance between the pigs and human farmers (at the expense of other animals) symbolizes how political and economic elites can form self-serving coalitions, leaving the majority to suffer.

The animals' endless labor, while the pigs reap the rewards, reflects the exploitative dynamics often seen in crony capitalist systems.

Overall Message

Orwell warns that neither socialism nor capitalism, in their corrupted forms, serve the common good. The book emphasizes the need for vigilance, transparency, and accountability to prevent power from becoming concentrated and corrupt, no matter the ideology.

[Celsius]

worth the watch

 

 

[jas007]

34 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Return to In-Person Work

January 20, 2025

Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads shall make exemptions they deem necessary.

Believe it or not, some government employees don't even have a workplace to return to.  They've worked at home for years.  I know at least one person like that. I guess they'll have to rent some additional office space if they want her at a desk.  

[OneMoreFarang]

In other news: The following property is for sale. The owner is not allowed to work remotely anymore so he won't need this for the next four years.