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[–] ExtremeDullard 55 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the move, arguing that DEI initiatives undermine military cohesion and operational effectiveness.

Isn't Hegseth himself a DEI hire?

I mean he's just a weekend TV show host with zero competence or merit for the job he was handed.

[–] SpaceRanger13@lemm.ee 34 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hear he's a DUI hire. An added layer to the second trump administration is that they only hire COMPLETELY unqualified candidates. I'm pretty sure DEI hires are required to be competent.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Your both close. Hes a diversity, inclusion and equity hire.

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 30 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How is this not The Onion?

[–] ExtremeDullard 13 points 2 weeks ago

Several things have changed. For example, Godwin's law has been suspended, because Nazi comparisons have become factual.

The Onion stories becoming indistinguishable from reality is another.

[–] ExtremeDullard 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Looks like we're at war with Eastasia this week.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Always have been comrade.

Double plus good news though, the choco ration has been increased from 50 grams to 30 grams!

[–] vormadikter@startrek.website 11 points 2 weeks ago

This is satire, right?
Right???

[–] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Reminds me of the Taliban blowing up those Buddha statues.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 2 points 2 weeks ago

Malicious compliance?