What did Elon Musk do this time.

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Here's a fun video from Adam Mockler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA-ua2D4fw0

1) Musk initially promised up to 2 trillion in savings from DOGE. He has now conveniently forgotten this promise and is now saying that he'll only save up to 150 billion. Which in the grand scheme of things is nothing when you factor in A) the harm the cuts have caused and B) the fact that Trump has already spent significantly more than this on other things. Meaning that Musk has in fact ''saved'' nothing at all and is effectively now openly admitting it.

2) Senior Trump officials who wish to remain anonymous described Musk to Rolling Stone magazine as ''annoying, unfunny, awkward and an obnoxious asshole.'' They question frequently whether he is on drugs. And unsurprisingly, he is apparently a very aggressive man in private.
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Of course. Because it was never about saving money. Saving money was a fig leaf on the naked statue of commitment to austerity measures and slashing anything that helps people.
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Fuzzy Necromancer wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:01 am Of course. Because it was never about saving money. Saving money was a fig leaf on the naked statue of commitment to austerity measures and slashing anything that helps people.
They seem to be targeting science and research even more than actual austerity.
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Fuzzy Necromancer wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:01 am Of course. Because it was never about saving money. Saving money was a fig leaf on the naked statue of commitment to austerity measures and slashing anything that helps people.
I think Musk sold Trump on a lie. That he could actually save money where Trump could use that exact savings for his own purpose. Decrease taxes on the rich plus other programs. Also has the added benefit of having those Federal agencies that went after him getting reduced and less ineffectual.
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No. They know it doesn't save money. They're stupid but they aren't that stupid.
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it was about pocketing money they felt was wasted on human charity.

Remember Trump stole money from children and veterans for his campaign.

There's no limit to what monsters they are.
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Fuzzy Necromancer wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:33 am No. They know it doesn't save money. They're stupid but they aren't that stupid.
Could be. Assuming these politicians actually knows what's going on.

Though there are reports about staff and other politicians are getting tired of Musk. Apparently he has a personality that is pisdign people off.
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So, this WSJ article is making the rounds and HOLY HELL...

https://www.wsj.com/politics/elon-musk- ... _permalink
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Unfortunately can't read it with a subscription.

Today, also a report came out which does confirm what many think he is. He thinks he is the smartest man in the world, telling back jokes, loud and annoying.
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There's a link to a free version of the article on Drudge Report, but if I copy and paste it here instead of clicking it there it doesn't work? Not sure how that works.
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