https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-agencies-ordered-to-restrict-their-communications/2017/01/24/9daa6aa4-e26f-11e6-ba11-63c4b4fb5a63_story.html?utm_term=.ba8d181dff09
Trump administration officials instructed employees at multiple agencies in recent days to cease communicating with the public through news releases, official social media accounts and correspondence, raising concerns that federal employees will be able to convey only information that supports the new president’s agenda.
The new limits on public communications appear to be targeting agencies that are charged with overseeing environmental and scientific policy, prompting criticism from officials within the agencies and from outside groups focused on climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Agriculture and Interior departments now have formal policies restricting what they should convey to the public about their work.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said he and his colleague were “looking into” whether the administration had changed the way many agencies share information publicly.
The moves also underscore the kind of skirmishing that could continue to take place between incoming political appointees and civil service employees.
At the EPA, for example, communications staff received a memo instructing them that “no social media will be going out” and “a digital strategist will be coming on board” to oversee it. It added, “Incoming media requests will carefully screened.
Originally posted by vivifyNo.
So basically, Trump wants to silence any EPA reports that could conflict with the Republican agenda of drilling and denying climate change.
No, he doesn't.
This is the usual protocol during transition.
Back away from the ledge.
As far as I can ascertain, no one is challenging climate change.
Although there are a lot of those in the field who question some of the reports with respect to degree, there aren't many who say it's not happening.
What is being questioned however, is the implications thereof.
Of course, that's not as sexy as saying 'wide eyed conspiracy kooks,' or 'hoaxsters,' but the reality is, nearly everyone accepts at least a healthy portion of the data.
What it means... well, that's a horse of a different color.
Originally posted by FreakyKBHRestricting an agency created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment from releasing scientific findings to the public is NOT "usual protocol".
No.
No, he doesn't.
This is the usual protocol during transition.
Back away from the ledge.
This is a painfully transparent move from the party that tried to ban the Ethics department from investing Congress. First, Trump appoints as the EPA's head someone who doesn't believe in climate change data, then gags the department from releasing findings to the public.
It's an obvious, pathetic and immoral move.
Originally posted by vivifyObvious? Immoral? Yes.
Restricting an agency created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment from releasing scientific findings to the public is NOT "usual protocol".
This is a painfully transparent move from the party that tried to ban the Ethics department from investing Congress. First Trump appoints as the EPA's head someone who doesn't believe in cl ...[text shortened]... partment from releasing findings to the public.
It's an obvious, pathetic and immoral move.
Pathetic? Not at all. It's astute. People will forget about the ban and less information on environmental impacts will flow to the public, thereby causing less opposition to "drill, baby, drill."
Originally posted by FreakyKBHWell then, we shall see how long this ban lasts, eh. My guess is, about 4 years. Or till his sorry ass is impeached.
No.
No, he doesn't.
This is the usual protocol during transition.
Back away from the ledge.
As far as I can ascertain, no one is challenging climate change.
Although there are a lot of those in the field who question some of the reports with respect to degree, there aren't many who say it's not happening.
What is being questioned however, is the im ...[text shortened]... east a healthy portion of the data.
What it means... well, that's a horse of a different color.
Originally posted by EladarWill you still be joking if he decides to nuke North Korea or Tehran?
I'd vote for Trump just to see the lefties go nuts lol.
I don't think you quite understand what it means to have a short attention span narcississtic sociopath for a president. Or maybe you think that is the best way to govern.
Originally posted by sonhouseI'd love to see him Nuke Tehran.
Will you still be joking if he decides to nuke North Korea or Tehran?
I don't think you quite understand what it means to have a short attention span narcississtic sociopath for a president. Or maybe you think that is the best way to govern.
North Korea is a bit too close to South Korea and I have some friends there.
Of course the bigger threat is China. That war would be in doubt.
Originally posted by vivifyWow, I thought she was going to pop!
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-agencies-ordered-to-restrict-their-communications/2017/01/24/9daa6aa4-e26f-11e6-ba11-63c4b4fb5a63_story.html?utm_term=.ba8d181dff09
Trump administration officials instructed employees at multiple agencies in recent days to cease communicating with the public thr ...[text shortened]... l be coming on board” to oversee it. It added, “Incoming media requests will carefully screened.
Originally posted by sh76Two more heralds of fascism.
Obvious? Immoral? Yes.
Pathetic? Not at all. It's astute. People will forget about the ban and less information on environmental impacts will flow to the public, thereby causing less opposition to "drill, baby, drill."
Silencing the media and then progress towards the goal in little baby "reasonable" steps so no one sees where you're going, and little protest is made for any one little step.
This is how the Third Reich brought facism to Germany.
See They Thought They Were Free , by Milton Meyer.
Originally posted by SuzianneControl your blood pressure. A lot of what they say is fake news. Not all but a lot.
Two more heralds of fascism.
Silencing the media and then progress towards the goal in little baby "reasonable" steps so no one sees where you're going, and little protest is made for any one little step.
This is how the Third Reich brought facism to Germany.
See They Thought They Were Free , by Milton Meyer.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-plans-to-cut-epa-staff-in-half/article/2613178
President Trump is seeking to slash the number of workers at the Environmental Protection Agency by at least half, leaving it significantly gutted as the administration mulls further cuts, the former head of Trump's EPA transition team said Friday.
"Let's aim for half and see how it works out, and then maybe we'll want to go further," Myron Ebell said now that he has returned to his position as director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Ebell left the Trump transition team a week ago.
Ebell told the Associated Press that Trump is likely to seek significant reductions in the agency's 15,000-person work force. Slashing half of the work force would leave 7,500 at the agency, which would dramatically reduce its capacity to move out regulations quickly.
Originally posted by vivifyStep one: Pick someone who doesn't believe in climate to head the EPA
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-plans-to-cut-epa-staff-in-half/article/2613178
President Trump is seeking to slash the number of workers at the Environmental Protection Agency by at least half, leaving it significantly gutted as the administration mulls further cuts, the former head of Trump's EPA transition team said Friday.
"Let's aim for half ...[text shortened]... 500 at the agency, which would dramatically reduce its capacity to move out regulations quickly.
Step two: Restrict the EPA from communicating any findings or concerns with the public
Step three: Gut the EPA's staff and reduce their effectiveness.
The GOP is lead by a corrupt scumbag.
Originally posted by sonhouseNuke em. Sent a message like we did to the Japs. The got the message.
Will you still be joking if he decides to nuke North Korea or Tehran?
I don't think you quite understand what it means to have a short attention span narcississtic sociopath for a president. Or maybe you think that is the best way to govern.