Sean Duffy of Fox named Transportation Secretary

[Scruddy]

Village People.

Ironic since it's trump who likes to dance to the YMCA 😅

 

[HIWILLE]

Whiny little Libtards still butt hurt over there loss.
It’s gonna be an awful four years for some of you radicals and more than likely eight years and 12 years, it’s looking very good in the future. They’ll never be a radical Libtard President again and thank God for that. You’re only hope is a moderate Democrat.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

I've always liked Pete, but ya got me curious:

Comparing Pete Buttigieg and Sean Duffy​

Pete Buttigieg​

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in History and Literature from Harvard University.
  • Rhodes Scholar, earning a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford.
• Age:
  • Born January 19, 1982, Pete was 39 years old when he assumed office as Secretary of Transportation in January 2021.
• Experience:
  • Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020).
    • During his tenure, Buttigieg oversaw city infrastructure improvements, including efforts to modernize roads and public transit.
  • U.S. Navy Reserve Officer and veteran of the Afghanistan War.
  • Presidential candidate in 2020, which provided him with a platform to discuss national infrastructure and transportation issues.
• Qualifications for Secretary of Transportation:
  • Advocated for infrastructure modernization during his mayoralty and presidential campaign.
  • Articulated a vision for interconnected transportation systems as part of broader urban planning and climate change efforts.
  • Some critics pointed to his lack of direct federal or extensive transportation-specific experience before assuming the role.

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Sean Duffy​

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from St. Mary’s University, Minnesota.
  • Law degree (JD) from William Mitchell College of Law.
• Age:
  • Born October 3, 1971, Sean is 53 years old as of 2024.
• Experience:
  • Served as a U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District (2011–2019).
    • Chaired the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, providing insight into regulatory aspects.
  • Background in law, specializing in business and banking regulations.
  • Resigned from Congress to focus on his family, particularly a child with health challenges.
  • Media personality and commentator, known for his appearances on political panels and public discussions.
• Potential Qualifications for Secretary of Transportation:
  • Experience in legislative oversight of economic and housing policy, which intersects with transportation funding and infrastructure.
  • Strong communication skills and media presence for promoting transportation initiatives.
  • No prior direct experience with transportation systems or infrastructure development.

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Comparative Analysis​

• Education: Buttigieg’s background in public policy and philosophy (via Harvard and Oxford) aligns more with strategic planning, while Duffy’s education is rooted in business and law, which could be leveraged for regulatory frameworks.
• Age: Buttigieg was younger when he took the position but was seen as part of a new generation of leadership. Duffy, being older, might bring a perception of maturity and broader life experience.
• Experience:
  • Buttigieg had direct executive experience as a mayor, which involved managing transportation projects, albeit on a smaller, local scale.
  • Duffy’s Congressional experience is broader in terms of policymaking but lacks hands-on transportation management.
• Policy Expertise:
  • Buttigieg had built a campaign platform emphasizing infrastructure and climate-conscious transportation, lending credibility to his appointment.
  • Duffy’s expertise in housing and finance could intersect with transportation funding, but he has not emphasized transportation in his public career.

Summary of Suitability​

• Pete Buttigieg (Then): Qualified through his urban policy focus, executive experience as a mayor, and his vision for integrating transportation with climate and economic strategies.
• Sean Duffy (Now): While experienced in governance and public policy, Duffy lacks a demonstrated focus or direct experience in transportation systems, which might make his qualifications for the role less robust compared to Buttigieg’s when appointed.

Seems like a fair analysis, but both are sorely lacking compared to Elaine Chao.

 

[SL Hawk Fan]

I see someone is still pissy that his team lost. It's probably about time to get over it.

It's maddening to me, how some folks equate this to something as inconsequential as sport. But since many can't seem to think beyond this level of reasoning, I'll respond that:

Team America lost…on an own goal.

 

[BioHawk]

I didn’t say she was a great candidate either. I was on the record in 2020 and 2024 that the Dems should have chosen someone else. She wasn’t Trump so got my vote, but she wasn’t in my top 5 choices.

As I said in my first post in this thread, let Trump have his picks. I think they will f*ck it all up and America can then pick up the pieces in the next 2 elections.

I'm so tired of this cycle. Why is it once the Democrats finally fix the mess Republicans create the people just decide they don't need to vote anymore. Wash, rinse, repeat.

 

[mnole03]

Whiny little Libtards still butt hurt over there loss.

Found our new Secretary of Education.

 

[BioHawk]

Whiny little Libtards still butt hurt over there loss.
It’s gonna be an awful four years for some of you radicals and more than likely eight years and 12 years, it’s looking very good in the future. They’ll never be a radical Libtard President again and thank God for that. You’re only hope is a moderate Democrat.

I predict this post won't age well.

 

[BioHawk]

Found our new Secretary of Education.

I thought High School drop out Boebert was nominated for that. Or maybe that was just a joke. You can't tell anymore.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Whiny little Libtards still butt hurt over there loss.
It’s gonna be an awful four years for some of you radicals and more than likely eight years and 12 years, it’s looking very good in the future. They’ll never be a radical Libtard President again and thank God for that. You’re only hope is a moderate Democrat.

I have to remind myself that this place isn’t real life, and that people don’t actually post how they would speak to someone in real life.

But what good do posts like this serve?

 

[alaskanseminole]

Seems like a fair analysis, but both are sorely lacking compared to Elaine Chao.

Elaine Chao's Qualifications for Secretary of Transportation​

Elaine Chao served as the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump (2017–2021). Her qualifications and background included extensive experience in public service, leadership, and transportation-related roles.

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Education:​

• Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Mount Holyoke College.
• Graduate: MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Age:​

• Born March 26, 1953, she was 63 years old when she assumed the role of Secretary of Transportation.

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Experience:​

1. Secretary of Labor (2001–2009):
   • Served under President George W. Bush.
   • Managed the Department of Labor, overseeing labor laws, workplace safety, and job training programs.
2. Deputy Secretary of Transportation (1989–1991):
   • Second-highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.
   • Worked on policy, budgets, and departmental management, gaining direct experience in transportation administration.
3. Director of the Peace Corps (1991–1992):
   • Oversaw operations in 70 countries, enhancing her global leadership credentials.
4. Federal Maritime Commission (1986–1989):
   • Chairwoman from 1988, overseeing international shipping and maritime policy.
5. Banking and Nonprofit Leadership:
   • Worked at Bank of America and Citicorp early in her career.
   • Served as President and CEO of the United Way of America, addressing internal reform and governance issues.
6. Think Tanks and Board Memberships:
   • Distinguished Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, focusing on policy and leadership.
   • Member of corporate boards, providing insights into the private sector’s role in infrastructure and transportation.

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Notable Achievements as Secretary of Transportation:​

• Regulatory Streamlining:
  • Reduced federal regulations affecting transportation industries.
  • Focused on improving efficiency in infrastructure project approvals.
• Infrastructure Initiatives:
  • Promoted public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects.
  • Advanced the use of technology in transportation, including autonomous vehicles and drones.
• Focus on Rural America:
  • Advocated for transportation improvements in rural areas, emphasizing accessibility and safety.
• Safety and Innovation:
  • Prioritized safety regulations across all transportation sectors, including aviation, maritime, and rail.
  • Supported innovation in freight and passenger transportation systems.

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Strengths and Qualifications:​

• Extensive Government Experience:
  • Decades of federal leadership, including direct prior experience in the Department of Transportation.
• Transportation-Specific Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of the department's operations, policies, and challenges through her role as Deputy Secretary and her work with the Federal Maritime Commission.
• Strong Private and Public Sector Ties:
  • Experience bridging the gap between government initiatives and private sector partnerships.
• Global Perspective:
  • Experience leading international organizations and addressing global shipping and maritime issues.

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Elaine Chao’s extensive career in government and transportation policy, combined with her leadership roles in other sectors, made her highly qualified for the position of Secretary of Transportation.

And following the rules:

 

[Hans81]

It was kinda a big deal

Does it impact your life today?

 

[Hans81]

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lol…that is good. 😜

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Elaine Chao's Qualifications for Secretary of Transportation​

Elaine Chao served as the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump (2017–2021). Her qualifications and background included extensive experience in public service, leadership, and transportation-related roles.

---

Education:​

• Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Mount Holyoke College.
• Graduate: MBA from Harvard Business School.

---

Age:​

• Born March 26, 1953, she was 63 years old when she assumed the role of Secretary of Transportation.

---

Experience:​

1. Secretary of Labor (2001–2009):
   • Served under President George W. Bush.
   • Managed the Department of Labor, overseeing labor laws, workplace safety, and job training programs.
2. Deputy Secretary of Transportation (1989–1991):
   • Second-highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.
   • Worked on policy, budgets, and departmental management, gaining direct experience in transportation administration.
3. Director of the Peace Corps (1991–1992):
   • Oversaw operations in 70 countries, enhancing her global leadership credentials.
4. Federal Maritime Commission (1986–1989):
   • Chairwoman from 1988, overseeing international shipping and maritime policy.
5. Banking and Nonprofit Leadership:
   • Worked at Bank of America and Citicorp early in her career.
   • Served as President and CEO of the United Way of America, addressing internal reform and governance issues.
6. Think Tanks and Board Memberships:
   • Distinguished Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, focusing on policy and leadership.
   • Member of corporate boards, providing insights into the private sector’s role in infrastructure and transportation.

---

Notable Achievements as Secretary of Transportation:​

• Regulatory Streamlining:
  • Reduced federal regulations affecting transportation industries.
  • Focused on improving efficiency in infrastructure project approvals.
• Infrastructure Initiatives:
  • Promoted public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects.
  • Advanced the use of technology in transportation, including autonomous vehicles and drones.
• Focus on Rural America:
  • Advocated for transportation improvements in rural areas, emphasizing accessibility and safety.
• Safety and Innovation:
  • Prioritized safety regulations across all transportation sectors, including aviation, maritime, and rail.
  • Supported innovation in freight and passenger transportation systems.

---

Strengths and Qualifications:​

• Extensive Government Experience:
  • Decades of federal leadership, including direct prior experience in the Department of Transportation.
• Transportation-Specific Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of the department's operations, policies, and challenges through her role as Deputy Secretary and her work with the Federal Maritime Commission.
• Strong Private and Public Sector Ties:
  • Experience bridging the gap between government initiatives and private sector partnerships.
• Global Perspective:
  • Experience leading international organizations and addressing global shipping and maritime issues.

---

Elaine Chao’s extensive career in government and transportation policy, combined with her leadership roles in other sectors, made her highly qualified for the position of Secretary of Transportation.

And following the rules:

I bet young Ms. Chao was something else!

 

[alaskanseminole]

I bet young Ms. Chao was something else!

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Huh.

OK, maybe not quite.

 

[Scruddy]

Whiny little Libtards still butt hurt over there loss.
It’s gonna be an awful four years for some of you radicals and more than likely eight years and 12 years, it’s looking very good in the future. They’ll never be a radical Libtard President again and thank God for that. You’re only hope is a moderate Democrat.

They're gonna be real upset when it's announced that Trump will be vance's VP pick lol

Found our new Secretary of Education.

The DoE is getting erased anyways.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

I didn’t say she was a great candidate either. I was on the record in 2020 and 2024 that the Dems should have chosen someone else. She wasn’t Trump so got my vote, but she wasn’t in my top 5 choices.

As I said in my first post in this thread, let Trump have his picks. I think they will f*ck it all up and America can then pick up the pieces in the next 2 elections.

I get that. But screaming about how horrible the ones are who have the same resume as the Dem presidential candidate is probably tantamount to screaming about "Binders full of women".

Nice one there @Jerome Silberman , eh?

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Also, thank you for indulging me this morning and kudos on the response times! You are putting forth some outstanding training material for the “How to HBOT” guide.

 

[sober_teacher]

I get that. But screaming about how horrible the ones are who have the same resume as the Dem presidential candidate is probably tantamount to screaming about "Binders full of women".

Nice one there @Jerome Silberman , eh?

Were you not around the past 6 months? How many times did I have to read posts from people complaining how Harris had the worst resume for a candidate ever? Don’t recall you commenting about those.

 

[Titanhawk2]

Appointing a guy from Road Rules to be Secretary of Transportation.

Like appointing someone from Parks & Rec the last time?

 

[alaskanseminole]

Also, thank you for indulging me this morning and kudos on the response times! You are putting forth some outstanding training material for the “How to HBOT” guide.

I figure if we're going to bitch and moan on here, we might as well do it from a position of information, not emotion.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

I figure if we're going to bitch and moan on here, we might as well do it from a position of information, not emotion.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Were you not around the past 6 months? How many times did I have to read posts from people complaining how Harris had the worst resume for a candidate ever? Don’t recall you commenting about those.

I did actually. I said stuff like, "I agree. I could see that resume being acceptable for something like Secretary of Transportation. But not President."

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

I get that. But screaming about how horrible the ones are who have the same resume as the Dem presidential candidate is probably tantamount to screaming about "Binders full of women".

Nice one there @Jerome Silberman , eh?

I just relooked at my posts in this thread, where did I came across as screaming? I said the Dems should not obstruct this nomination and that between he and Buttigieg - Mayor Pete was more qualified, but still lacked relevant experience for the role. I think those are reasonable and not histrionics in any way.

 

[hexumhawk]

Mayor Pete was inexperienced in transportation, but at least had the executive experience of running a mid sized city. He was also very very smart.

This guy has no executive experience. He participated on a reality show about a road trip so of course he must know transportation. That’s as dumb as choosing for President someone who starred on a reality show about being the boss…oh wait, we are that dumb? Well go ahead then, I’m gonna enjoy the shitshow.

Not smart enough to hold off on taking "maternity leave" during a supply chain crisis.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

I just relooked at my posts in this thread, where did I came across as screaming? I said the Dems should not obstruct this nomination and that between he and Buttigieg - Mayor Pete was more qualified, but still lacked relevant experience for the role. I think those are reasonable and not histrionics in any way.

I wasn't addressing that to you so much. More for the Chis, MSNBC crowd who are beside themselves. The dude spent more time in Congress than Obama for crissakes.

 

[Aardvark86]

I gotta say, every time I hear the name "Sean Duffy" associated with politics I have to do a double take. Went to college with a guy named Sean Duffy, who graduated a year ahead of me, edited the student paper, and was very smart and thoughtful (though I perceived him to be a little more liberal than I was at the time). Ended up being pretty notable in politics on the R side, having worked with Pa Secy of Ed/Bush's Deputy Secy of Ed as his Comm's guy. I think he ended up in some pr shop in Colorado though after working with one or more of the governors out there.