Via Kyle Griffin;
Breaking:
Security agents escorted the Dept. of Agriculture inspector general out of her office after she refused to comply with her firing by #Trump.
Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the department, had said she didn’t believe the admin followed proper protocols.
@GottaLaff why does it seem women are usually the ones not complying in advance with this lawless administration? Good on her, she seems to be in the right. I hope we see more of this.
@Meznor @GottaLaff When I'm depressed at how fast the guardrails are collapsing, every single report of someone saying, "Nope, not having it" cheers me up. Even if she ended up escorted out of the office, she still took a stand, didn't just shrug her shoulders and go. Yes, I also hope we see more of this!
@CommonSparrow @GottaLaff is so important to see people in leadership resisting/defying it all openly.. encourages others to do it too!
@Meznor @GottaLaff
This thread has reminded me of a book I read a number of years ago, which I am thinking I need to re-read, as it seems more relevant than ever now. I've made a post to recommend it, in case others might also like to read it.
"Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Ranks, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times" by Eyal Press
@CommonSparrow @GottaLaff I love this so much... "There’s a lot of talk about the mob mentality drawing people to join in evil actions they might not have done alone. But it can work the other way, too. One person taking a stand can set off others to follow suit."
@Meznor @GottaLaff People like Phyllis Fong!
So how many of the other IGs were also overseeing investigations of Musk?
@GottaLaff So security is standing with Trump, no matter how illegal his order
Now we know.
@GottaLaff That's how it's done. She's a hero.
@bubbajet Damn right
@GottaLaff On the plus side, should this happen to you, you can thereafter brag that you once had a police escort.
"Gosh, I'm sure glad there aren't any domestic enemies of the Constitution around the place, 'cause we'd really be in trouble then, gee whiz!" - all of the 3-letter agencies and most of Congress
Been waiting to learn what the IsG did! She is my hero!
@misomunje Mine too!
"Until the last voice of humanity was silenced.
That's how long they had to wait."
SearingTruth
@GottaLaff why didn't security agents escort Donald out during his crimes
@GottaLaff bravo Ms Fong!