Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.
The focus this time: Just as coincidence of policy does not establish consanguinity of doctrine, non-sanguinity of doctrine does not preclude a coincidence of policy.
First, a little mood music:
Carrying on…
Let it not be said that your humble author won’t give credit for doing the right thing where credit is due. The original LBJ-era “Affirmative Action” executive order has been rescinded.
“It is being reported that President Trump has rescinded Executive Order 11,246, which has long required ‘affirmative action’ programs for companies doing contract work with the federal government. You can skip the first paragraph of this old NRO post and then read why this EO’s notorious implementing regulations — which, one presumes and hopes, will vanish with the EO itself — are riddled with bad law and bad policy.”
And so, the DEI offices (the overt ones at least) are also to be gone:
“Paired with that is a memo from the Office of Personnel Management placing all DEI employees on leave and shutting down DEI programs and offices.
“‘President Trump campaigned on ending the scourge of DEI from our federal government and returning America to a merit based society where people are hired based on their skills, not for the color of their skin. This is another win for Americans of all races, religions, and creeds. Promises made, promises kept,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.’
“In addition to overturning affirmative action for contractors, Trump’s executive order declares DEI illegal and advises corporations and federally funded universities to end all illegal discrimination, with DEI falling under that umbrella.”
To paraphrase the late Sonny Bono on illegal immigration: “It’s against the law, isn’t it? Just enforce the law”.
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested at least 308 illegal immigrants on President Donald Trump’s first full day in office, border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday.
“On Tuesday, immigration authorities began arresting hundreds of illegal immigrants who have committed violent crimes, including murder and rape. Over 1.4 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally will be prioritized in the early days of Trump’s second term.”
TTFN.