The Many Faces of US Politics...

[Eamonnca1]

Terrible air collision in America's capital between a passenger plane and an army black hawk chopper a week after Trump fires 100s of air safety personnel, including the head. Of course he will be blaming everyone but himself. RIP to all who perished.

I wonder who was on the plane

My first cousin for one.

That must be awful for you. Sorry to hear this.

[Rossfan]

Sorry for your loss Shamrock.

[gallsman]

Sorry to hear that SS. RIP.

Not going to lie, as soon as I heard about the crash I wondered how long it would take Trump to politicise it. An utter cretin.

[Mourne Red]

Sorry to hear that SS. RIP.

Not going to lie, as soon as I heard about the crash I wondered how long it would take Trump to politicise it. An utter cretin.

I think he has because he mentioned it earlier in the week

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2025/01/27/trump-federal-aviation-administration-dei-hiring/77973466007/

[Dougal Maguire]

So sorry for your loss Shamrock. RIP Tommy

[Puckoon]

So tragic. Condolences on your loss Shamrock Shore. May he rest in peace.

[J70]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

[whitey]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

Per an article in Forbes 2:15 PM today citing The NY Times

"The tower at the airport has been understaffed for years"

Seemingly there's a serious shortage and has been for years

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2024/07/faa-short-staffed-on-air-traffic-controllers-technicians-during-peak-travel-season-union-warns/?readmore=1

[Milltown Row2]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

Per an article in Forbes 2:15 PM today citing The NY Times

"The tower at the airport has been understaffed for years"

Seemingly there's a serious shortage and has been for years

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2024/07/faa-short-staffed-on-air-traffic-controllers-technicians-during-peak-travel-season-union-warns/?readmore=1

So was Trump going to reduce it further?

[seafoid]

Sorry to hear that news, Shamrock.

[johnnycool]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

Per an article in Forbes 2:15 PM today citing The NY Times

"The tower at the airport has been understaffed for years"

Seemingly there's a serious shortage and has been for years

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2024/07/faa-short-staffed-on-air-traffic-controllers-technicians-during-peak-travel-season-union-warns/?readmore=1

And they've been getting away with being understaffed for years until this happens and some poor, overworked sod will take the fall.
Lessons will be learned.
Rinse and repeat.
Welcome to capitalism

[johnnycool]

Terrible air collision in America's capital between a passenger plane and an army black hawk chopper a week after Trump fires 100s of air safety personnel, including the head. Of course he will be blaming everyone but himself. RIP to all who perished.

I wonder who was on the plane

My first cousin for one.

Sorry for your loss Shamrock.

[Armagh18]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

Per an article in Forbes 2:15 PM today citing The NY Times

"The tower at the airport has been understaffed for years"

Seemingly there's a serious shortage and has been for years

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2024/07/faa-short-staffed-on-air-traffic-controllers-technicians-during-peak-travel-season-union-warns/?readmore=1

And they've been getting away with being understaffed for years until this happens and some poor, overworked sod will take the fall.
Lessons will be learned.
Rinse and repeat.
Welcome to capitalism

Most likely, sadly.

[tonto1888]

Terrible air collision in America's capital between a passenger plane and an army black hawk chopper a week after Trump fires 100s of air safety personnel, including the head. Of course he will be blaming everyone but himself. RIP to all who perished.

I wonder who was on the plane

My first cousin for one.

Sorry for your loss

[whitey]

Story being reported now is that the controller was covering the work of two people.

I wonder if ATC staff are among the multitude of federal workers who got the "fork in the road" i.e. the "we strongly suggest you retire" memo on Tuesday.

Per an article in Forbes 2:15 PM today citing The NY Times

"The tower at the airport has been understaffed for years"

Seemingly there's a serious shortage and has been for years

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2024/07/faa-short-staffed-on-air-traffic-controllers-technicians-during-peak-travel-season-union-warns/?readmore=1

So was Trump going to reduce it further?

No

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/01/30/plane-crash-tragedy-trump-freeze/78048726007/

 Plus, the order specifically states it "does not prohibit making reallocations to meet the highest priority needs, maintain essential services, and protect national security, homeland security, and public safety."

Air traffic controllers, who are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration, fall under that category.


And there's this (signed on 1/25)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/keeping-americans-safe-in-aviation/


But hey-Orange Man Bad so he must be to blame