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He’s already resigned because he was linked to racist and abhorrent social commentary; the export was considered low-risk; and based on what happened between coequal branches of government this week, the Administration feels they’re accountable to no one.

So; not a paddlin’.

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He was reinstated quickly at the order of the vice president. It's been strange getting older and seeing aspects of politics I thought were fairly fundamental quickly change. I remember not too long ago when accusations of racism were considered slanderous attacks by liberals on conservatives, and now they are apparently reveling in racism because it bothers liberals. It's no way to run a government if you ask me, but no one seems interested in my (seemingly) outdated opinions.

> accusations of racism were considered slanderous attacks by liberals on conservatives, and now they are apparently reveling in racism because it bothers liberals

They're quite capable of doing both of these at the same time.

Unless he's resigned again in recent weeks and I've missed it, Elez was brought back within days of his resignation after a short campaign to manufacture consent by JD Vance and Musk.

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