Cor,

That's not Mullin in the photo.

Why not?

Seems everyone else has their family on the role.

She might need her own jet and 10 car entourage.

Lamp,

Yes...payroll.

Do a more exhaustive search.

More than just Trump.

Maxine Water's daughter.

It's not unique to Trump.

Nepotism goes on in DC.

Many members of Congress both parties have had paid family members.

That was my point...Why not Mullin's wife?

Cor,

"It's very shocking to see it in black and white that the government is trying to use the digital advertising ecosystem to find and target immigrants."

I'm not sure why that's supposed to be shocking.

However, I think it's misleading to leave out the word "illegal".

"Critics warn that more access to this data could also give the government unprecedented detail on Americans' political views, creating a potential tool to suppress opponents."

That's been the fear going back for decades.

Books in the 1960s talked about it. I've seen both Democrats and Republicans, at different times, become harbingers of doom over fears of "Big Brother."

So long as the government is using these tools to identify illegal immigrants and others who are breaking the law, and not to suppress political opponents, I don't see a problem.

As Americans, we just have to stay alert to the possibility of government overreach.

Donner,

"Because nepotism in government is illegal."

Fine. Then apply the standard consistently.

If nepotism is wrong, it's wrong regardless of whose wife, husband, son, or daughter is involved.

A principle isn't much of a principle if it only applies to people you don't like.

Donner,

The anti-nepotism law serves a legitimate purpose. It helps prevent blatant abuses of power and situations where people are given positions primarily because of who they are related to rather than their qualifications.

But what do you call it when people only seem interested in enforcing it against those they politically disagree with?

(Between us...I have a few posters on my time out list for now. You are close. Please be polite.)

Redial,

"Does she have any sort of qualifications for such a position?"

That's somewhat subjective.

I wouldn't say she is totally unqualified.

She does appear to have some relevant experience and credentials.

Db,

"As much as you talk about religion, you seem to have no inherent moral compass."

Most people have a moral compass.

The question is not do I have one.

The question is do you agree with mine?

The tricky part is I don't even fully agree with the moral compass I live by.

Who does?

Db,

Who really lives up to the standards they openly claim they believe in?