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The FAA's problems are systemic and structural. They've existed long, long before the 2024 election.

It certainly didn't help.[1]

[1] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-doges-cutbacks-at-the-...

the headline literally says "could", not that it did. can you point to evidence that DOGE cutbacks did negatively affect aviation safety, particularly with regards to ATCs?

Yes, but the problems have been driven by the relentless deregulation of critical industries and infrastructure primarily driven by a specific political bloc. In the next US election, we should vote for candidates that promise systemic change and government overhaul, not further deregulation and handouts to corporations.

Mostly due to blind faith in austerity and the market, by certain groups.

They got markedly worse after 2024. No need to minimize the damage the current administration is doing to the institutions of the country.

Can you elaborate on what change you would like to occur?

I have voted based on getting particular people nominated within a federal agency, requires the President to pick someone who will 100% be from their party, and a Senate committee that will confirm them

people tend to think "I'm voting against my best interests" without knowing that the agency control was my best interest as it will most likely continue shaping an industry far beyond any particular administration

I could see that happening again with your abstract, vague, and ambiguous idea. Just say what you mean specifically, use your words, so I know if it's something that could steer my vote or not

You had two options and one was clearly far worse than the other. This nuanced-excuse-making and “the democrats also occasionally do things I don’t like” is lazy. Take responsibility for letting the mob take over - even if it was just by inaction.

I didn’t turn 18 in the last several years

So the odds I’m talking about the current administration are low

I wrote that I have voted for an agency appointment before, and the person I replied to also is suggesting to do that again

yes, only democrats use the meme “voting against their best interest”, sometimes this voting pattern includes or excludes them

Very doubtful whatever agency you can conjour up as an excuse will be more impactful than the country wide changed induced by the overall administration

cute that you think impact is the goal

vote in your local elections if the feds aren't involved the way you wish

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