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Comment by giarc

2 days ago

Putting aside the whole idea that Elon "bought" his way into this position, it's crazy this is the path that Trump is taking. He has a house and a senate that would likely happily cut all these programs, and it could be done legally and without all this mess. Why let Elon run roughshod over the government?

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WesleyJohnson  2 days ago

It's in the Project 2025 playbook. They're trying to overwhelm everyone so you can't possible keep track of all they're doing. Store security could handle one shoplifter at a time; but when you have a riot and mass looting - you have fewer options and often just step aside and let them loot. Then deal with the mess later.

Also - he's a narcissist and he wants all the credit.

Also - he's a wannabe dictator, and on his way to making it a reality, so he's demonstrating that he does not need permission or help.

  • theultdev  2 days ago

    Not related to Project 2025, and they have countless times said they aren't associated with that project.

    But yes, "Flood the Zone" is the strategy to combat Democrat's media and court strategies.

    It was started by Steve Bannon in 2018, but expanded massively under Stephen Miller.

    The rest of your post is just hysteria so I won't comment on that.

    • ncr100  2 days ago

      No. The current GOP administration, starting from before this election:

      - supported funding Project 2025's development by GOP members

      - talked about Project 2025 favorably

      - saw Project 2025 demonized by the media

      - THEN denied they support Project 2025

      - got elected using Project 2025 tactics

      - hired Project 2025 author INTO this new administration

      - are currently implementing Project 2025 policies.

      SO "THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT 2025" seems closer to "true" and "fact" than unlikely.

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    • Blot2882  2 days ago

      > they have countless times said they aren't associated with that project

      Right, but they are visibly are. Russ Vought (project 2025) is the Office of Management and Budget director. He drafted the executive orders months ago that would lead to exactly this. Part of Project 2025

      Other members in Trumps cabinet from Project 2025:

      - Tom Homan (Border Czar)

      - Brendan Carr (FCC)

      - John Ratcliffe (CIA Director)

      > The rest of your post is just hysteria so I won't comment on that.

      Maybe don't accuse others of hysteria while you spout that Democrats are the ones coordinating every independent attorney and judge to come after Trump.

      > In every instance, he has said he is not affiliated with it and doesn't support it

      You sound like you were born yesterday. If you can't imagine why a politician would say one thing and do the other, I really can't help you. You're maliciously ignorant.

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