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socal2 says

All DOGE is doing is using smart programmer types (probably autistics too!) to dive deep into Government procurement systems to better understand where the TRILLIONS of our tax dollars are being spent.

The problem is they don't know anything outside their (naturally limited due to their age) programming experience, which, apparently, does not include knowledge of how data processing systems have been designed 10-20-30 years ago, not to mention how various government agencies work and what policies they have. Which lead to absolutely insane conclusions, like that "369 yo SS recipient" covfefe. They simply don't know how to interpret the results they get, so the UNDERSTANDING part is simply not there. And this is the most important part.

Eric Holder says

socal2 says

All DOGE is doing is using smart programmer types (probably autistics too!) to dive deep into Government procurement systems to better understand where the TRILLIONS of our tax dollars are being spent.

The problem is they don't know anything outside their (naturally limited due to their age) programming experience, which, apparently, does not include knowledge of how data processing systems have been designed 10-20-30 years ago, not to mention how various government agencies work and what policies they have. Which lead to absolutely insane conclusions, like that "369 yo SS recipient" covfefe. They simply don't know how to interpret the results they get, so the UNDERSTANDING part is simply not there. And this is the most important part.

LOL, it's like showing a 1999 Crown Vic to a Tesla service apprentice and asking why the fuel economy is less than on the Monroney sticker. He might even plug in OBD-2 scanner and pull some numbers but good luck getting a useful answer.

RWSGFY says

LOL, it's like showing a 1999 Crown Vic to a Tesla service apprentice and asking why the fuel economy is less than on the Monroney sticker. He might even plug in OBD-2 scanner and pull some numbers but good luck getting a useful answer.

Imagine thinking that a unionized Federal Bureaucrat knows ANYTHING about running an efficient operation or have any concerns or incentives to save costs and time?

Maybe they have to teach the young Doge engineers how to use a fax machine and abicus?

socal2 says

RWSGFY says

LOL, it's like showing a 1999 Crown Vic to a Tesla service apprentice and asking why the fuel economy is less than on the Monroney sticker. He might even plug in OBD-2 scanner and pull some numbers but good luck getting a useful answer.

Imagine thinking that a unionized Federal Bureaucrat knows ANYTHING about running an efficient operation or have any concerns or incentives to save costs and time?

Maybe they have to teach the young Doge engineers how to use a fax machine and abicus?

Well, the scoreboard is clear: the wet-behind-the ears musky boys didn't fix the Crown Vic after all.

RWSGFY says

Well, the scoreboard is clear: the wet-behind-the ears musky boys didn't fix the Crown Vic after all.

All DOGE can do is bully their way into agencies and expose the spending to the people.

This has never done in our lifetimes and DOGE will continue on this project even without Elon living at the White House.

It is up to Congress and the President to "fix" the problem.

Your anger and mockery is totally misdirected.

socal2 says

RWSGFY says

Well, the scoreboard is clear: the wet-behind-the ears musky boys didn't fix the Crown Vic after all.

All DOGE can do is bully their way into agencies and expose the spending to the people.

This has never done in our lifetimes and DOGE will continue on this project even without Elon living at the White House.

It is up to Congress and the President to "fix" the problem.

Your anger and mockery is totally misdirected.

I hate being promised a $2T Xmas gift and then find $50B worth of coal in my sock.

Old enough to remember "the end of FIT" and "$5000 DOGE check for everyone".

RWSGFY says

Seems plausible. Real men can have scuffles and be friends without a grudge immediately after that.

Elon found a lot, i don’t see congress cutting any of it. are they going to cut taliban payments?

Fortwaye says

Elon found a lot, i don’t see congress cutting any of it. are they going to cut taliban payments?

I don’t look at it too closely. I think Elon lost his shirt. Congress became more vigilant and smart on their same old agendas.
Any significant cuts in spending will only help radical leftist Democrats.

Those so called quotes from Bessent are so fake and lame.

"Elon - you have been doing this for 3 months! Why haven't you found all the fraud in our Federal Government yet?????!!!"

Elon has alot on his plate this month at Tesla with the launch of Robotaxi in Texas and unveiling the newer and cheaper models that have long been awaited. So not surprised he is moving on after his 130 day special assignment came to end last week.

Elon's involvement with Trump has clearly hurt the brand where hypocritical Euros are now happy buying Communist Chinese BYD EV's because they think Musk and Trump support Putin and Nazis. Totally oblivious that Communist China is now Putin's biggest energy customer and supplying the Russian military critical components for their war machine.

Meanwhile, the White House has funding in the new bill to increase and expand DOGE staffing.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/03/budget-documents-reveal-plan-to-increase-doge-staffing-00382294

socal2 says

Elon has alot on his plate

I'll remember this nice excuse next time I overpromise and (waaay)underdeliver.

Eric Holder says

I'll remember this nice excuse next time I overpromise and (waaay)underdeliver.

That is the story of Elon's professional career.

He makes the impossible simply late.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought someone like Elon could go into government and dismantle all the Leftist NGO and slush funds at USAID like he did.

Nor did I ever think I would own a car that can drive me from San Diego to Los Angeles and back without having to touch the steering wheel!

MolotovCocktail says

Cat fight! 👹

Kash Patel is a good boy

Is he going to be deported? 🍿🥤

gabbar says

Kash Patel is a good boy

If this was true, Biden's DOJ would have used it during the years they had access to the Files,which still exist.

This probably refers to the 20-year old rideshare. It's common for VIPs to hitch rides on each other's private planes.

Buying Twitter was a really good move on Elon's part.

Access to public attention is where real power lies.

Most of us do not have that power.

RWSGFY says

Is he going to be deported? 🍿🥤

Aaaaaaaaaa!

Childish by both parties if being honest. Musk is supported by the government, that's fact. Trump brought him on and is now throwing shots at him. Both of them need to grow up. Simple as that.

Musk does a lot of business in China. Just sayin'.

Eric Holder says

Musk does a lot of business in China. Just sayin'.

And all those cars are sold in China or other countries.

Every Tesla sold in America is made in Texas and California being the most American made car in the world.

This whole "lover's spat" reeks of theatre to reprogram the masses.

AD says

some guy on internet said something… obviously Gospel to not be questioned.

socal2 says

Eric Holder says

Musk does a lot of business in China. Just sayin'.

And all those cars are sold in China or other countries.

Every Tesla sold in America is made in Texas and California being the most American made car in the world.

Nice way to reframe. Who gives a fuck where are they sold? This is about money. A big chunk of Elon's wealth depends on China. That was the point, not how many bolts in an unsold Tesla parked along El Camino in Sunnyvale is made in the USA. 🙄