Musk has seized control of social security payments
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Remember just a few months ago, Trumpers were hysterically shouting “No one voted for Kamala in the primaries!” Are oddly silent about Elon. But hey Ketamine it’s just a horse tranquilizer, right and the constitution is just a piece of paper.
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That's really incredible @LotusBud
No single politician or government agency could do that in Canada
So I guess Trump, Musk and Co can decide to cut off anyone who says anything nasty about them, eh?
Just like Trump froze spending of social programs for Americans
The hypocrisy among them is just fucking off the charts.
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"It’s nice to believe in a fantasy in which Musk and DOGE work alongside civil servants to improve technology and services for Americans and save a few bucks along the way. But all evidence points to the contrary. The richest man in the world, whom no one elected to any government position, is seeking unprecedented access to confidential information, including information pertaining to his own business interests, and seems hell-bent on cutting off as much funding as possible for the programs that matter to the rest of us."
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Rocket Ships to Mars are expensive Lotusbud! The American people voted for a megalomaniac to destroy our social contract, for the greater billionaires space yacht money
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This thread needs moar music
Also from the link above:
While the Trump administration has sworn up and down that it will not touch Social Security and Medicare, it’s hard not to question whether this access would put these payments right in DOGE’s crosshairs. Initially, Musk pledged that DOGE would cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. Achieving that goal is without going after Medicare and Social Security. And though Musk has since tempered expectations on the commission’s cost-cutting goals — saying there is “a good shot” at cutting $1 trillion — even a reduction of that size would .
Nor is Musk chasing these cuts for their own sake. He’s helping congressional Republicans attempt to a new round of tax breaks for corporations and the ultrawealthy — including Musk himself.
While the Trump administration has sworn up and down that it will not touch Social Security and Medicare, it’s hard not to question whether this access would put these payments right in DOGE’s crosshairs. Initially, Musk pledged that DOGE would cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. Achieving that goal is without going after Medicare and Social Security. And though Musk has since tempered expectations on the commission’s cost-cutting goals — saying there is “a good shot” at cutting $1 trillion — even a reduction of that size would .
Nor is Musk chasing these cuts for their own sake. He’s helping congressional Republicans attempt to a new round of tax breaks for corporations and the ultrawealthy — including Musk himself.
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'Lackeys'. Well, thet right thar is some top-tier jernalizin'. I wonder who...
Ah. That explains it.
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That this doesn’t bother you speaks volumes about you.'Lackeys'. Well, thet right thar is some top-tier jernalizin'. I wonder who...
Ah. That explains it.
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Recent reports reveal a significant shift in Tesla ownership trends as CEO Elon Musk's controversial actions influence consumer perception. According to a survey by Dutch news outlet EenVandaag, nearly 30% of Tesla owners in the Netherlands are considering selling their vehicles, citing discomfort with Musk's leadership and public behavior. Some have already divested, while others plan to avoid purchasing another Tesla in the future.
In the UK, a study by Electrifying.com found that 60% of prospective car buyers are reluctant to purchase Tesla vehicles, attributing their hesitation to Musk's reputation. This shift in sentiment has encouraged consumers to explore alternative electric vehicle (EV) options, with Chinese EV brands like BYD and NIO gaining significant traction in the market.
These findings highlight how Musk's personal brand is shaping Tesla's consumer base and influencing the competitive landscape of the EV market. As the global electric car industry experiences rapid expansion, Tesla's market position faces challenges from rising competitors offering innovative and affordable alternatives.
#autoinsurance #carinsurance #elonmusk #tesla #uk #netherlands
In the UK, a study by Electrifying.com found that 60% of prospective car buyers are reluctant to purchase Tesla vehicles, attributing their hesitation to Musk's reputation. This shift in sentiment has encouraged consumers to explore alternative electric vehicle (EV) options, with Chinese EV brands like BYD and NIO gaining significant traction in the market.
These findings highlight how Musk's personal brand is shaping Tesla's consumer base and influencing the competitive landscape of the EV market. As the global electric car industry experiences rapid expansion, Tesla's market position faces challenges from rising competitors offering innovative and affordable alternatives.
#autoinsurance #carinsurance #elonmusk #tesla #uk #netherlands
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Absolutely. Unelected oligarchs have their sites set on the Treasury.
And conservatives think that's just dandy.
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He is a first class idiot. Truly, probably more vulnerable than most of us here and completely clueless.
I have a feeling no one will like what may happen next...
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Leave no stone unturned @Lily
If its pristine or theres free money for them to steal grab it by the you know what
Thats their mentality
Steal divide & conquer
Take whatever isnt theirs
Nevermind the millions of Americans who paid into it
Elon wasnt even born in the USA snd now he wants to control the treasury of citizens born in America
You guys should demand he be deported immediately
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I hope all the freeloaders don't get their government checks and die of starvation in ditches.
But only the Registered Democrat ones, of course.
But only the Registered Democrat ones, of course.
How old are you?
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But isn't Elon & all the other Billionaires freeloaders @Reggie_Essent?
Seems they're getting a free ride on your nickel.
You guys are subsidizing them....heavily.
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We're turning into Russia and Eastern Europe.
Some of the plays in the playbook have been directly translated from Hungarian and Orban's government.
The "America first" conservatives are spreading their cheeks for the ass fucking America has to look forward to.
There is none so blind as he who will not see.
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Can't see how this won't result in a major upheaval and social unrest.
I remember what 10 years of Reaganomics resulted in - the LA riots.
But the blowback coming for the Trump administration should come much sooner than that.
2 years or so?
Without wishing for it, I honestly see riots in the streets of America coming once the citizens realize the robber barons are taking them for a ride and stealing their future.
