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eppur_se_muova

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13. I've started referring to "The Part-Time Cabinet" because everyone in it has a side gig that's more important to them.

Reply to usaf-vet (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 09:06 PM

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Of course, I still use the phrase "Cabinet of Deplorables" from time to time -- it depends on context.

I supporse "Part-Time Cabinet of Deplorables" would work, but that's a lot of typing.

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