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Comment by thr0w4w47

2 days ago

Frivolous spending != fraud.

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Is there a difference when it comes to the taxpayer?

It's all waste. Fraud if there were kickbacks, we'll see about that.

  • Maybe there is no difference, but I think honest framing matters.

    > "Fraud has already been posted everywhere ($55b and counting)"

    I'm looking for some evidence to support your $55 billion fraud claim, not just $55 billion in waste. If it's been "posted everywhere", please link to it!

    • > just $55 billion in waste

      "Just" lol. After a month.

      Replace the fraud w/ waste if that makes you feel better about the audit.

      I'm sure investigations will reveal fraud, it takes awhile to build a case.

      But even if there is zero fraud (fat chance), gotta love the savings from waste cuts!

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