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In reply to the discussion: Vivek Ramaswamy Pledges To 'Delete' Entire Government Agencies Alongside Elon Musk [View all]Strelnikov_
(7,901 posts)19. And yes, the deep red states are going to get
a major lesson in FAFO.
Another thing, related, that seems to be getting missed is all of the State Govt jobs in these deep red states that depend on Federal funds. Delegated authority.
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Vivek Ramaswamy Pledges To 'Delete' Entire Government Agencies Alongside Elon Musk [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Nov 2024
OP
While the list is a classic example of stupidity it does show something interesting
lonely bird
Nov 2024
#10
In the case of natural disasters, states need Federal support. Yes, they could be bankrupted from one bad hurricane.
Doodley
Nov 2024
#37
It's an oligarch's bounty. Many billionaires will be laughing at us all, all the way to the bank.
Doodley
Nov 2024
#38
It's grim, unless you are a billionaire obsessed with power and making even more money.
Doodley
Nov 2024
#39
Two-headed snake will never want to be confirmed, so it's a bag on the side of the machine
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2024
#6
I heard there's this new "Department of Government Efficiency" that if it gets deleted, it will result in savings ...
Intractable
Nov 2024
#7
I don't think they can do this. Their arrogance only exceeds their stupidity
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2024
#9
LOL. Absolutely. They don't occupy any existing cabinet post, so all they can do is recommend.
ancianita
Nov 2024
#42
part of me thinks the orange asshole did this to keep them on a short leash. nt
Javaman
Nov 2024
#44
That will help the MAGA unemployment numbers and bankruptcies and homelessness go through the sky
Owens
Nov 2024
#25