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Midnight Writer

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1. I don't get it. Has Bedford got a TV show? A podcast? How is he qualified to work for Trump?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2025, 08:17 AM

Jun 12

"Chronic understaffing, controller fatigue, outdated facilities and telecommunications technology" are the big problems. according to Bedford.

Yet this Administration wants to cut staff and cut spending.

How do you solve "chronic understaffing" by firing everyone in sight? How do you solve outdated facilities and technology by cutting spending to the point the system is barely operational?

How do these Republicans keep a straight face at these hearings?

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Trump's pick to lead FAA grilled by senators over air traffic control system, safety at Reagan National Airport [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 12 OP

I don't get it. Has Bedford got a TV show? A podcast? How is he qualified to work for Trump? Midnight Writer Jun 12 #1

Isnt it ironic that the airport named after Reagan is one that had major problems due to ATC issues? SSJVegeta Jun 12 #2

No Marvin Jones Jun 12 #3

This guy ... littlemissmartypants Jun 12 #4

If his only association with airplanes is "airline executive," he's not qualified but he'll still get confirmed. PSPS Jun 12 #5

And if Carnival Cruz is still on the Committee BumRushDaShow Jun 12 #6