An important statement of Donald Trump to give us an idea where things are heading. A shrinking government is crucial to gain back personal sovereignty and a healthy economy.
67 sats \ 4 replies \ @denlillaapan 13 Nov
The three biggest problems (military, social security, Medicaid) are pretty much outside the reach or a commission like this.
Sure, gut all the other shit, fire the parasites etc.
But you're not moving the needle unless you ~halve those three fuckers
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76 sats \ 3 replies \ @028559d218 13 Nov
the 800 lb gorilla in the room.
My understanding... is that Social Security and Medicaid are even bigger than the military budget.
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9 sats \ 1 reply \ @TomK OP 13 Nov
Cut them now or wait for their collapse
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @028559d218 13 Nov
True. However no politician wants to be the 'hatchet-man' or 'hatchet-woman'
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 13 Nov
No way Trump goes after Social Security, Medicare, or the military, but I could imagine some Medicaid reform.
Any reduction would be such a radical change that I think we should get our popcorn ready and cheer it on.
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56 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lux 13 Nov
idiocracy vibes
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @jddska 13 Nov
I will believe it once I see it.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 13 Nov
Same. More likely is that this new department just grows and grows, like all the others.
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47 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 13 Nov
It's gonna be fun to watch the reactions. That's what I'm looking for.
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57 sats \ 1 reply \ @398ja 13 Nov
This is huge, probably comparable to what Milei has been doing in Argentina. If he manages to deliver on immigration as well, then he will retire as the most successful president ever. 🙂
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 13 Nov
With this team he's building we could see the comeback of the century
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47 sats \ 1 reply \ @_b_o_n_e_s_ 13 Nov
as long as DOGE gets stuck into the Military and Intelligence agencies as well
..(but somehow can't see that happening)
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 13 Nov
They really need to. I know I know...
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @wingalt 13 Nov
Not to forget the fourth pillar of government spending, interest on the debt which is now higher than defence spending, the DOGE will have very little leeway to do anything
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 13 Nov
Gonna keep suggesting people watch at least the first season of Yes Minister.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 13 Nov
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