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Karasu

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2. They're relying on the fact that the general public are idiots to get away with the whole "government waste" lie

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Thu Mar 6, 2025, 04:11 AM

Mar 2025

that Republicans have been pushing for the last several decades, because yes, the math proves that it's all pandering, grifting right-wing wet dream bullshit with no basis in reality. It's no different from their obsession with "voter fraud", an almost nonexistent problem in this country. Modern conservatism is nothing but crazy-ass, authoritarian "solutions" in search of "problems" that are mostly either insignificant or outright fucking lies.

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How Elon Musk's DOGE cost cuts don't make sense: Report [View all] OKIsItJustMe Mar 2025 OP

"Useless Spending Cut Theatre Of DOGE" Baron2024 Mar 2025 #1

They're relying on the fact that the general public are idiots to get away with the whole "government waste" lie Karasu Mar 2025 #2

I feel very slightly responsible for this DOGE nonsense. AmericaUnderSiege Mar 2025 #3