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24 sats \ 5 replies \ @Bell_curve 10 Aug 2024 \ parent \ on: Republicans declare war on the American economy econ

I see

The FBI and intelligence agencies are not political neutral. They definitely favor Democrats now.

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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 10 Aug 2024

That's true, but when Republicans actually have power they seem to forget that and increase the powers held by those agencies.

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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 10 Aug 2024

Certainly under W Bush

Under Trump many agencies were trying to undermine or sabotage him

Like his cabinet

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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 10 Aug 2024

That's why I said "actually have power". I don't think Trump ever did, but I think they're sensing that it will be different this time.

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 10 Aug 2024

They should be reduced. Especially because of howbloated amd useless they are.

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 10 Aug 2024

I feel each new president always tries to increase their power in the agency by appointing key people. But each time it seems to backfire. Either with incompetency or corruption.

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