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But also when you make cuts, you go hard, fast, and recover from there. Any effort of small trimming over a long period achieves no saving while producing the same negative publicity. I doubt such cutting effort will happen for another 30y.

There is a french say I like. If you need to cut a dog’s tail, don’t cut an inch every day, chop the whole thing quick


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Cthulhu_02/20/2025

This isn't just cuts though, this is dismantling checks and balances, international relationships, and many people will die from this.

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catlifeonmars02/20/2025

> There is a french say I like. If you need to cut a dog’s tail, don’t cut an inch every day, chop the whole thing quick

Well there’s cutting off the dogs tail, and then there’s accidentally cutting off your own fingers in your haste to get the dogs tail.

There is another saying:

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Act quickly when needed but not so quickly that you don’t have time to assess. You should know what you’re cutting before you cut.

ZeroGravitas02/20/2025

In the French saying is cutting the tail off a dog seen as a cruel and unnecessary action, that you shouldn't prolong any longer than necessary, or a valid task that needs done?

I see the legal status of tail docking is slightly laxer in France but in North America the US and Canadian Vetinary Associations disavow the practice as bad for the dog.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docking_(dog)

Smithalicious02/20/2025

The French, famous for their budget cuts and government efficiency.

intended02/20/2025

Same thing for butchery. Cut the carcass and sell the parts.

blharr02/20/2025

Or is this slicing the dog in half?