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flamingdem

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10. Bessent is a question mark

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:11 PM

Apr 17

He seems to be an extremist and partially responsible for hideous economic policies.

News gossip said he wants to resign.

Not clear but he's not the good guy Wall St is praying for.

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Summers: 'Any self-respecting Treasury secretary would resign' over Trump Harvard IRS directive [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 17 OP

If you haven't figured it out yet, let me let you in on what's happening. SamKnause Apr 17 #1

Resigning is a very selfish and ineffective form of protest. It makes it easy for Donnie to install an obedient toady. unblock Apr 17 #2

Respectfully disagree RVN VET71 Apr 17 #4

Mass resignations, such as the entire cabinet, might have a useful effect. unblock Apr 17 #5

his entire cabinet is made up of obsequious ass kissers. barbtries Apr 17 #6

Then they should rescind churchs' as well. Bayard Apr 17 #3

Oh yeah, TSF will get right on that. Wednesdays Apr 17 #8

Any self respecting person.... xuplate Apr 17 #7

AGREE!! riversedge Apr 17 #13

Pritzker family bmichaelh Apr 17 #9

Maybe this should be an Original Post flamingdem Apr 17 #12

Bessent is a question mark flamingdem Apr 17 #10

One problem. No self respecting person would work for tRump in any capacity. flashman13 Apr 17 #11