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I just looked and there are 2.3 million civilian employees of the Federal Government
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:04 pm
Someone help me understand why we need that many federal employees. Sure, we need air traffic controllers, food inspectors, law enforcement agents, federal prison guards, and staff in the branches of government. But 2.3 million?!?
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Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:05 pm to Darth_Vader
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Sure, we need air traffic controllers, food inspectors, law enforcement agents, federal prison guards, and staff in the branches of government.
I don’t think we need any of those working for the federal government at the expense of the tax payer
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:08 pm to Darth_Vader
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staff in the branches of government. But 2.3 million?!?
Every senator and congressman doesn't need 20+ staffers.
Plus legal teams.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:08 pm to Darth_Vader
The Feds are the single largest employer in the USA, let that sink in
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:08 pm to Hayekian serf
I think there should be one standard across the nation for air traffic controllers, so I can see them being federal employees. Past that, US Marshals and federal prison guards. You’ll need some staff for things like the State Dept. etc, mostly secretaries and janitors to keep the toilets cleaned. And some Park Rangers in the national forests.
So, that’s maybe, at most something like 10,000? 20,000 tops?
So, that’s maybe, at most something like 10,000? 20,000 tops?
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:09 pm to Darth_Vader
Because Trump loves big government
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:09 pm to Darth_Vader
Wait until you learn how many people REALLY work for the government when you factor in state and local government. Hint: it is pushing 25%, and that doesn't include jobs that rely wholly on government contracts.
ETA: That's why when you start talking about gutting government jobs you better start building more soup kitchens. The government, at every level, has become little more than a public works project. It is the largest employer in the country by a wide margin.
ETA: That's why when you start talking about gutting government jobs you better start building more soup kitchens. The government, at every level, has become little more than a public works project. It is the largest employer in the country by a wide margin.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:17 pm to Darth_Vader
I sleep with a civilian who is a doctor at a military base. She is good at it and would like to continue. (Both the sex and doctoring).
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:29 pm to Darth_Vader
You don't think we need a postal service?
I mean, we could save a lot of money by ending all foreign aid and cutting military spending by 75% and still be capable of defending our own borders.
I mean, we could save a lot of money by ending all foreign aid and cutting military spending by 75% and still be capable of defending our own borders.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:29 pm to Darth_Vader
Serious question... Are the men/women that make up the military reserves considered in this #? I know one (Air Force reserve) that was sent home this morning from a training program due to the shutdown.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:36 pm to Perrin Aybara
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You don't think we need a postal service?
Dude... Really?
You'll get your mail today.
I'll let you google why.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:37 pm to Darth_Vader
You also have other employees in the FAA besides Air Traffic Controllers such as Aviation Safety Inspectors, Aviation Safety Technicians, etc. who perform an important role in aviation safety. Some federal positions, such as those, are very much needed.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:41 pm to Snipe
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Every senator and congressman doesn't need 20+ staffers.
Yeah i’d they can’t figure something out in their with with a couple buddies they should just guess.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:43 pm to Darth_Vader
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there are 2.3 million civilian employees of the Federal Government
thats 2.2 million TOO MANY
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:45 pm to Barneyrb
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The Feds are the single largest employer in the USA, let that sink in
Thank you for stating the obvious captain.
Feds are the only employer in every city. Every State. Every Territory. Every Unincorporated territory. Military base. Foreign USA military bases. Every naval ship. Every congressman’s office. Every politicians office. Etc
It is not rocket science.
Thank you for stating the
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:48 pm to Perrin Aybara
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You don't think we need a postal service? I mean, we could save a lot of money by ending all foreign aid and cutting military spending by 75% and still be capable of defending our own borders.
American can easily make it with postal service.
Amazon. Grub hub. UPS. FedEx
And easily cut military expense.
Drones are cheap.
Plus who can mess with us?
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:51 pm to Darth_Vader
We don't. They have a list of essential workers. The rest. 
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:51 pm to Perrin Aybara
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You don't think we need a postal service?
This would be the absolute easiest government agency to end.
There are already multiple private replacements available.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 1:37 pm to SammyTiger
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Yeah i’d they can’t figure something out in their with with a couple buddies they should just guess.
Dude?
Did you have a stroke or something while typing that?
Posted on 10/1/25 at 9:29 pm to Darth_Vader
2.3 million
Is military not included?
1.3 million active military
640,000 at USPS (make this zero)
VA 486,000 this is from Jan 1. 2025 I know this number has gone down.
Dept of homeland security 222,539
Is military not included?
1.3 million active military
640,000 at USPS (make this zero)
VA 486,000 this is from Jan 1. 2025 I know this number has gone down.
Dept of homeland security 222,539
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