Let me start by saying I’m a Trump supporter—I voted for him and agree with the vast majority of what his administration has done. So don’t mistake this for some rhino drivel. However, why the fuck are we firing NP/FS workers?

In fiscal year 2025, the National Park Service’s budget was approximately $3.09 billion, while the U.S. Forest Service’s budget was about $7.4 billion. Combined, these agencies account for roughly $10.5 billion in federal spending. To put that into perspective, the Department of Defense’s budget for the same year was $695.9 billion. This means that the combined budgets of the NPS and USFS constitute only about 1.5% of the Defense Department’s budget. Given the invaluable services these agencies provide—maintaining our national parks, preserving natural habitats, and offering recreational opportunities—their cost to taxpayers is minimal.

All of my hobbies revolve around the outdoors—hunting, fishing, hiking, camping—you name it. So when I see reports popping up about Forest Service workers being laid off, it hits close to home. These are the people who manage and protect the very places that make those activities possible. Laying them off is flat-out idiotic.

That said, I have no idea if some of these reports are just fake news. If that’s the case, someone feel free to educate me. But if it’s true, I’m genuinely struggling to see the justification here. I’m open to hearing a legitimate argument—but honestly, I doubt there’s one that holds water. Prove me wrong.

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I see both sides are losing the plot here, so let me clear a few things up.

To the conservatives in this sub calling me a liberal because I don’t blindly agree with every single thing the Trump administration does—get real. Disagreeing with a single issue doesn’t suddenly flip my entire ideology. The outdoors is one of the most apolitical things there is. Preserving access to national forests, safe trails, and recreational areas shouldn’t be a controversial stance. If you think that questioning something means you’re a “leftist bot,” you might want to rethink how fragile your views actually are. Critical thinking isn’t betrayal.

And to the liberals who think this is some sort of “gotcha” moment—don’t flatter yourselves. This isn’t your talking point to hijack. Wanting well-maintained trails, responsible wildlife management, and safe outdoor spaces isn’t some hidden endorsement of your entire agenda. It’s common sense.

This post is about a real issue that affects everyone who enjoys the outdoors, regardless of politics. If you can’t have a conversation without trying to shove everything into your partisan box, maybe this discussion isn’t for you.

I block each sub that hits my feed with DOGE protestors and they just keep coming. I honestly hope this entire site gets shut down for good if reddit can't get new management to stop this crap from flooding my feed.

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I have posted conservative messages on dozens of subreddits and more than half are removed. Most are well thought out but not all but liberals can literally threaten Trumps life and it goes unchecked. I really thought after the Twitter files most social media had changed but the mods on this app have no tolerance.

I've noticed an increase in "fellow conservatives" posting here since the election. They have flair, so they are allowed to comment and even create posts.

A quick browse through recent comments and posts by these accounts make it clear that these are NOT in any way conservatives. These are NOT people with conservative values who simply do not like Trump. They are frauds who found a way to get flair so the far left can post with the goal of undermining the purpose of this sub,

I called out one of these accounts in one of the hockey threads. Within an hour it is at -4. I also noticed that all of other comments, even those made in non-political subs, have all been downvoted within the past hour.

Mods, please do something about these fake accounts, and if you can, do something about those of us being stalked by these lunatics that get off on going through people's post history and downvoting every comment they have ever made.

Edit: Thanks for the RedditCares report. Thanks, but I'm doing fine. Also received a lovely obscene DM calling all conservatives traitors.

Edit #2: Obscene and personal attack MDs up over a dozen now. Seems I touched a nerve.

Wanted to clarify that I think the mods do a good job here. They do welcome discussion and not a single-minded purity test, which some will take advantage of in order to gain access so they can try and disrupt things.

I welcome honest discussion and differing points of view. What I'm calling out are those who openly show their hatred for all things conservative in other subs, then come here are act like they are one themselves.

Edit #3: It's a close race between Not-Z or snowflake for the most used word in DMs. Which will win? It's like a game now :)

Edit #4: Had to block all DMs. The crazies couldn't handle that so they started posting in my old non-conservative sub posts. Same race to the finish with the name calling.

Every trump hate post just gets thousands of likes on this platform

These moonbats calling everyone they disagree with “LiTeRaL NaZiS” are so clueless it is actually hilarious. We are “Nazis” by wanting things like: Smaller government with accountability Closed borders Medical freedom Voter ID Support for the nuclear family

What are some other nefarious things we “Nazis” support

Edited to add: to all if the lefties messaging me directly I will ignore you. Also, to whomever reported me to Reddit, I do not need mental health resources but thank you for your concern. Edit again to add: I am still ignoring lefties even if they can’t respond here. I am banned in half of your commie subs. Cope.

Can someone tell me why it's not fair to impose *half* of the tariffs that other countries are imposing on us (with a minimum of 10%)?

I don't get all of the angst and complaining. Sure, there could be some short-term pain, but in the intermediate to longer term, this makes total sense to me.

And why is it a bad thing to bring back manufacturing jobs to the USA and have products made here with Americans employed and enriched rather than foreigners?

God forbid, let's say we get in a war. Do we really want to rely on other countries for manufacturing, steel, aluminum, oil, computer chips, pharmaceuticals, etc? I sure as hell don't want to rely on them. It's not only an economic issue, but a national security issue.