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Musk brings Trump's government efficiency push to Capitol Hill

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That could be easier said than done. Any changes to veterans' benefits or other popular programs that serve millions of Americans would likely encounter fierce blowback, and efforts to thin the workforce could disrupt everything from law enforcement to air traffic control.

They can suggest all they want. They need to get the votes in the house, and more than a few GOP members would be loath to make such unpopular cuts.

All in all, it will likely be a waste of time.

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As co-chairs of the efficiency task force, Musk and Ramaswamy, a former biotech executive, would likely have to work with Congress to secure significant reductions.

The biggest private contractor of US gov is going to be directing the budget.

It is the apotheosis of oligarchy and probably even Putin is envious.

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Any changes to veterans' benefits or other popular programs that serve millions of Americans would likely encounter fierce blowback,

well good thing that’s not what they see here to do.

more fear mongering.

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They can suggest all they want. They need to get the votes in the house, and more than a few GOP members would be loath to make such unpopular cuts.

He’ll get it, I’m very sure of that.

All in all, it will likely be a waste of time.

For you perhaps.

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Musk, who earlier rushed through the Capitol's crowded corridors clutching the hand of a small child...

That's his 4-year-old son named X-Æ-12 (pronounced "Ex Ash A Twelve"). He walked through the place initially with his son riding his shoulders and was on camera/photos doing it. He posed with some politicians with his son on his shoulders too.

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bass4funk

They can suggest all they want. They need to get the votes in the house, and more than a few GOP members would be loath to make such unpopular cuts.

He’ll get it, I’m very sure of that.

Nope. He won't get the votes. They don't have a large majority, and these guys need to ensure they get re-elected. Cutting benefits or programs won't do that. So self preservation means that congres won't pass any real cuts.

All in all, it will likely be a waste of time.

For you perhaps.

For everyone involved.

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Nope. He won't get the votes.

You talk a lot and so far nothing comes to fruition when you do. You said Trump would never be elected, the GOP won’t retain the House and the Dems will be the majority in the Senate. So yeah, make another false accusation.

They don't have a large majority, and these guys need to ensure they get re-elected. Cutting benefits or programs won't do that. So self preservation means that congres won't pass any real cuts. 

Ok, you go and think that, and I will watch again how you will be proven wrong

For everyone involved

For the establishment left perhaps.

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One fast way to cut down on federal spending is to bring home the majority of these troops scattered all over the world and have them start Rebuilding and reforming the U.S. infrastructure that are in shambles instead of building others.

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The richest man in the world is going to tell those far less wealthy than himself what they don’t need, then he’ll be able to finance his own trillion dollar tax cut.

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Without cuts to public spending, there's no other way to achieve the inevitable tax cuts for billionaires.

Last time Trump didn't cut spending, so the tax cuts for billionaires was paid for with a massive increase in the public debt, to be paid for forever by ordinary folk.

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Yeah the left is super angry that Elon is “uncancelable” and their love for identity politics/DEI doesn’t allow them to go after Vivek very hard.

best duo ever to get this important work done.

The left will try and fail to defend as the wasteful items as somehow necessary.

But But But we need to study the mating habits of cocaine addicted transgender parrots! lol

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"Musk brings Trump's government efficiency push to Capitol Hill."

This is only the beginning, the days of big government, overspending, identity and tribal politics are over. And may common sense always prevail!!

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EVERY organization needs accountability & transparency in order to reform & restructure, including Govt. SCOTUS has given green light to go after unelected Govt. officials running agencies outside of Congressional oversight, creating & enforcing their own laws = Un-Constitutional!

Go DODGE go, let's get Govt. back to the people, not permit the globalists to destroy Democracy by taking Govt. away from the people!

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the left is super angry that Elon is “uncancelable” and their love for identity politics/DEI doesn’t allow them to go after Vivek very hard.

Wow, you really have your finger on the pulse of "the left".

best duo ever to get this important work done.

Rich people are smartest at absolutely everything.

But But But we need to study the mating habits of cocaine addicted transgender parrots! lol

Only Elon and Vivek have the brains and sheer willpower to cut programs like these that cost trillions of dollars!

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Good chance Vivek ends up being JD's running mate in 28. Rubio another contender.

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So Musk wants to get rid of Veteran healthcare while Biden wanted to get rid of college debt. How long will it take for people to realize he doesn't care about people? They are just stepping stones to him as he aims for a tax free life while creating an even bigger gap between the rich and the middleclass.

A wise man once said you are a lot closer to being homeless than you are to being rich yet Maga still sees Musk as their savior

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So Musk wants to get rid of Veteran healthcare

No one is cutting that or Social Security…

while Biden wanted to get rid of college debt.

Without the approval of Congress and pass it onto the taxpayers, but that didn’t age well.

How long will it take for people to realize he doesn't care about people?

That’s why he lost this election

They are just stepping stones to him as he aims for a tax free life while creating an even bigger gap between the rich and the middleclass.

Yeah, the left continue to say this, but minorities of all people don’t believe it.

A wise man once said you are a lot closer to being homeless than you are to being rich yet Maga still sees Musk as their savior

Well, California and the entire West Coast as well as NYC know a thing or two about that.

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corporations are essentially a person. if they paid the same tax rates as working, middle income people have to, the deficit and debt would heal quickly.

how about the medical insurance racket? tax them as much as the grocery store clerk working paycheck to paycheck.

corporate welfare is a massive money leak. tax cuts for the rich and corporations has never trickled down ever.

the tax system is theft by lobbyists and congress.

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