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All you're doing with the "both sides" bullshit is bag holding for the nazis. Step back, realize you are part of the problem, and try again.
I didn't care because he was in a non-partisan position. So long as he followed science, his personal politics didn't matter. But that isn't what Republicans do now.
Is talking about the millions of federal civillian employees...
I'm sorry I can't communicate this in a way you can understand, but I'm sure as shit done trying.
We all understand that the nonpartisan rank-and-file follow the cues of the partisan political appointees at the top. I'm not sure why you're trying to downplay the fact that this erosion in behavior and work ethic is a direct result of the party in charge.
I understand what you're saying just fine. It's just a stupid point. Who hires those civil servants, and creates the requirements and expectations of those same jobs? The party in power. Who do you think vets people in order to get someone that is "aligned" with the mission of overthrowing the current government? The party in power. Who is firing people that don't toe the line within their agencies? The party in power.
When did you try the first time?