Staff ReportsThe Pentagon’s ancient Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) dinosaur, known as the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, is finally getting the boot it so desperately needs. For decades, this bloated monstrosity has funneled countless dollars into the hands of whoever fit the politically correct profile rather than rewarding true merit. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is taking a brave stand, vowing to crack down on this bureaucratic boondoggle with the force of a sledgehammer. It’s about time someone injected some common sense into a system gone soft.
This old program was touted as helping small businesses owned by “socially and economically disadvantaged” folks. However, in practice, it’s become a breeding ground for waste, fraud, and special favors. Instead of supporting real talent, it’s been hijacked by those gaming the system. It’s another example of liberals prioritizing identity politics over good ol’ American meritocracy. In the real world, you don’t get a gold medal just for showing up, and the same should apply to government contracts.
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Hegseth’s mission is not just to trim the fat but to gut a culture of entitlement and favoritism. For too long, liberals have pushed policies that go against the grain of what makes this country great: competition, hard work, and innovation. It’s a relief to see someone finally call out this bureaucratic charade, refusing to cater to the left’s unending quest to divide Americans into ‘disadvantaged’ categories.
It’s time to ask ourselves why such a backward policy even lasted this long. In the same way liberal leaders open borders without blinking at the strain on resources, they celebrate these programs without considering their catastrophic impact. This isn’t about helping people; it’s about feeling good in elite circles and keeping power by playing the identity card.
Hegseth’s crusade is part of a larger battle to return to sanity in government operations. Here’s hoping this marks the start of dismantling hundreds of other such outdated, anti-American schemes. Why let the government pick winners and losers? Isn’t it better when everyone competes on a level playing field? By ending the Pentagon’s DEI charade, we might finally see a return to policies that reward actual achievement over identity.
