“Only in the federal government could an applicant in the hiring process be sent to the front of the line because of a “history of drug addiction” or “alcoholism,” or due to “morbid obesity,” “irritable bowel syndrome,” or a “psychiatric disorder.”
Citation: Project 2025, Section 1, page 52, paragraph 3
Context:
Where in the federal government is this actually occurring? I tried Googling “preferential federal hiring practices for fat alcoholics”, but came up short. (I’m joking, for the sarcasm-impaired.) I DID find, however, that ever having been treated for alcoholism can prevent you from obtaining a security clearance, so that seems like the opposite of a preferential hiring practice (although I supposed it could be argued that the Republican party demonstrated preferential treatment for alcoholics when they appointed Brett “I like beer, okay?” Kavanaugh – an admitted blackout drunk – to the Supreme Court.
Full contextual analysis of Section 1: Taking the Reins of Government here.
Categories: General Statements, Government