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Klarkashton

(2,063 posts)
1. He isn't going to do Jack shit. He's making himself look bad
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:22 PM
Monday

Even worse than he already looks since he can't grow a beard.

Why are we being punished by these assholes?
We work hard, take care of our business and mind our own business. Why do we have to be subjected to these complete pieces of shit?

TheFarseer

(9,494 posts)
3. Simply cut the military to Canada levels
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:25 PM
Monday

Then completely eliminate Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid but still collect the taxes and we will pay off the debt in about 30 years. And, no, I have not run the numbers on this.

jimfields33

(18,837 posts)
8. If we cut the military to that. Good luck to the rest of the world.
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 10:36 PM
Monday

It would be a disaster for the world.

swong19104

(343 posts)
7. No. He will not cut $2T in spending
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:47 PM
Monday

he will divert that $2T to himself and friends. The money has already been allocated. It just won't go to the expected recipients, like agencies, departments, and such.

jimfields33

(18,837 posts)
9. Musk said he'll release each program he intends to cut by name and amount of money given by taxpayers
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 10:39 PM
Monday

That will definitely allow Americans to decide for themselves if they want a certain program cut. It really could be good talking points for the Democratic Party if he actually does this.

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