REPORT: Whistleblower Demands Investigation Into Biden's Nuclear Drag Queen Hiring Process, Alleging ‘Substantial Irregularities’.

[berryberry]

A Department of Energy employee has reportedly alleged that the agency allowed “substantial irregularities” to influence its hiring process of Samuel Brinton, a controversial appointee whose work as a drag queen and LGBTQ+ activist has come under scrutiny.
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On February 2nd, an anonymous Department of Energy (DOE) whistleblower sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Deputy Inspector General Norbert Vint, alleging that “prohibited personnel practices” were utilized in tapping Brinton for the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition.

“Undue political influence and preferences were applied” at the DOE to select Brinton for the position, which the employee also alleged Brinton was was potentially unqualified to hold, the letter claims.
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“There is concern that making personnel selection decisions for career positions based on political considerations and gender-fluid identity as means of exerting political influence over the workforce, and at the expense of other better qualified candidates, is not the intent of the U.S. civil service laws or the U.S. constitution,” continued the letter, signed by a “Long serving public servant at the U.S. Department of Energy.”

You will have to google the story yourself as there are other details included that would violate site rules

[El-mo]

You people can’t stop telling on yourselves. Brinton is an MIT-trained nuclear engineer who most recently served as director of legislative affairs at a nuclear waste disposal company. He was hired as a GS-11, which is a mid-level staffer. He is eminently qualified for that position. I can’t believe we’re having an actual conversation about someone hired as a fucking GS-11, but the way he looks drives a bunch of old bigots crazy.

[Loretta77]

I think it’s reasonable to question the mental health of this individual.

[berryberry]

Originally Posted by El-mo

You people can’t stop telling on yourselves. Brinton is an MIT-trained nuclear engineer who most recently served as director of legislative affairs at a nuclear waste disposal company. He was hired as a GS-11, which is a mid-level staffer. He is eminently qualified for that position. I can’t believe we’re having an actual conversation about someone hired as a fucking GS-11, but the way he looks drives a bunch of old bigots crazy.

Then why did a DOE whistleblower come forward and allege there were improprieties in his hiring process?

Are we not listening to Government whistleblowers now? Is that it?

And any sane person would question this person's mindset

[El-mo]

Originally Posted by berryberry

Then why did a DOE whistleblower come forward and allege there were improprieties in his hiring process?

Are we not listening to Government whistleblowers now? Is that it?

And any sane person would question this person's mindset

LOL at “whistleblower”. Someone wrote an anonymous letter asking to check this person‘s qualifications. This isn’t a whistleblower scandal.

I’m not a mental health professional, and I’m sure most people who are would not venture to make a diagnosis based on a person’s appearance. But, the complaint was never about this persons mental health. It was about their qualifications. Just say you don’t like their appearance, and don’t feel they should hold mid-level government positions. You won’t because you realize how ridiculous and bigoted that is.

[berryberry]

Originally Posted by El-mo

LOL at “whistleblower”. Someone wrote an anonymous letter asking to check this person‘s qualifications. This isn’t a whistleblower scandal.

Read the letter. This by definition is a government whistleblower. Often times whistleblowers have to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation

[lustylad]

Originally Posted by Loretta77

I think it’s reasonable to question the mental health of this individual.

Fuck that, I'll go even further... I think it's reasonable to question the mental health of anyone who defends putting this freak in charge of anything!!

[El-mo]

Originally Posted by berryberry

Read the letter. This by definition is a government whistleblower. Often times whistleblowers have to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation

LOL no. A whistleblower provides evidence of wrongdoing. This person raised a question of wrongdoing.

[Loretta77]

Yeah I don’t find it bigoted whatsoever… that’s a typical response by the left to justify their ridiculous behavior. The guy isn’t a good representation for a professional position. Plain and simple.

[El-mo]

Originally Posted by Loretta77

Yeah I don’t find it bigoted whatsoever… that’s a typical response by the left to justify their ridiculous behavior. The guy isn’t a good representation for a professional position. Plain and simple.

But why? The answer reveals your biases and bigotry. This person isn’t a diplomat, ambassador, or even a spokesperson. They are a mid-level government staffer. An administrator. They have no conflicts of interest. They have the appropriate educational and professional background. There is no GOOD reason that person shouldn’t have that job other than they make you uncomfortable.

[berryberry]

Originally Posted by El-mo

But why? The answer reveals your biases and bigotry. This person isn’t a diplomat, ambassador, or even a spokesperson. They are a mid-level government staffer. An administrator. They have no conflicts of interest. They have the appropriate educational and professional background. There is no GOOD reason that person shouldn’t have that job other than they make you uncomfortable.

Why? As per the whistleblower:

" “prohibited personnel practices” were utilized in tapping Brinton for the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition.

“Undue political influence and preferences were applied” at the DOE to select Brinton for the position, which the employee also alleged Brinton was was potentially unqualified to hold"

[El-mo]

Originally Posted by berryberry

Why? As per the whistleblower:

" “prohibited personnel practices” were utilized in tapping Brinton for the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition.

“Undue political influence and preferences were applied” at the DOE to select Brinton for the position, which the employee also alleged Brinton was was potentially unqualified to hold"

You don’t have to do this. The entire actual letter is here. https://www.scribd.com/document/5814...Ig-Letter46100

All allegations, zero evidence. Again, whistleblowing is the presentation of privileged evidence from an insider. This is an allegation from an anonymous party, and thus not worth the paper it’s written on. An actually whistleblower would name names and provide dates. There would be documents, quotes, and a paper trail.

[berryberry]

Originally Posted by El-mo

You don’t have to do this. The entire actual letter is here. https://www.scribd.com/document/5814...Ig-Letter46100

All allegations, zero evidence. Again, whistleblowing is the presentation of privileged evidence from an insider. This is an allegation from an anonymous party, and thus not worth the paper it’s written on. An actually whistleblower would name names and provide dates. There would be documents, quotes, and a paper trail.

The whistleblower's letter outlines multiple violations of governmental policy and personnel hiring practices - and provides certain evidence. You may want to read that letter again

As to documents / paper trails - do you even understand how personnel practices / hiring policies work. Those documents are kept confidential

[Salty Again]

... This is a GREAT crackerjack thread!

But El-Mo surely got a few good points also!

The "drag" fellow may look and act like a goof,
but that alone don't make him bad for the job.

But let the officials LOOK at the hiring practices
- to ensure that it WAS above-board.

What could be more fair than that?

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[lustylad]

Originally Posted by El-mo

This is an allegation from an anonymous party, and thus not worth the paper it’s written on.

Kinda like the allegations of that other anonymous whistle-blower, Eric Ciaramella, right El-mo?