The Nation's Problems Have Not Changed Over Time

I was wandering around the Web working VERY hard on important stuff, when I found this speech. I was struck by the thought that it could very well have been given at the last national conventions, without much change.

The hysteria about "Draining the Swamp" is overblown. MOST of the federal government's staff jobs could easily be eliminated, in EVERY department - yes, even Defense. To learn more about staff jobs, and why they are less essential, read here.

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Line vs. Staff Positions

Foreign service officers based in foreign countries are necessary - which is why these cuts aren't affecting their hiring/posting.

Staff positions are the key area any re-organization targets (Oooh, that's a trigger word!). Modern business practices aim to reduce - to the bone - staff positions.

What, for those who didn't have any business experience/coursework, as staff positions?

Those positions whose function is to support the actual working individuals - in this case, those serving overseas in embassies.

Everybody else has to justify their position based on the demands of the CORE functions. Creating/influencing policy is NOT one of those core functions.

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