(This obviously happens when we don't pay attention until it's too late - and I'm assuming it's just the beginning of things this year. 2025 should be an interesting year. - CL)
The sad reality is that you get the government you tolerate. There is no point in just trying to go along to get along, because sooner or later, a wicked or incompetent government is going to destroy your life, your liberty, and your property. And it doesn’t really matter if it’s evil, stupid, or as in most cases, both.
Convergence always results in incompetence. Always, and every single time. Because convergence eliminates an organization’s ability to perform its core functions.
I wouldn’t blame the Oregon fire chiefs if they said, “fine, never mind,” and ordered the fire trucks to return to Oregon.
