Summary

Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed defunding federal programs that lack current congressional authorization.

This could affect programs like veterans’ healthcare, NASA, and early education initiatives, which still receive funding despite expired authorizations.

Ramaswamy argues that cutting these programs could save billions, and he’s committed to targeting expenditures that “don’t advance the interests of American citizens.”

DOGE, co-led by Elon Musk, aims to curb government spending, with Musk estimating potential cuts of up to $2 trillion.

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zip
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    1 month ago

    As someone with just as much federal authority as the non-existent DOGE, I also propose defunding expenditures that “don’t advance the interests of American citizens.”

    And I would like to start with fucking Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon fucking Musk.

    • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      as equal authority, I propose we just lock them up.

      I’m sure we can find something to actually justify it. Like, you know, betraying classified secrets to the russians, as well as providing intelligence and military aid;

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        1 month ago

        If we’re all just doing things without authority, why does it even need a legalized justification? Home Depot sells dog cages and padlocks.

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          1 month ago

          Because kidnapping is one thing and seeing them convicted is another.

          I want him convicted in a court of law. Legitimately.

          All of these stupid fucks, to be clear. Musk. Trump. Vivek. There’s a long list of assholes that need some justice.