Printable View
I felt it needs a thread as news comes out daily.
What happens in the USA, not always but often follows in the UK
Maybe Rachel from accounts needs to get this up and running ASAP, that 22 billion hole left by the Tories needs finding.
To get the ball rolling :frown:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b2695111.html
The US has donated $12.5 billion in direct military aid to Israel since Oct 2023. Perhaps he could start by making some quick wins there?
Most definitely, whatever president you get, you get a marriage with Israel, It is my opinion only, that the current president will be far more aligned to Israel than the outgoing one, resulting in far money money making its way over there as you have already stated. Obviously the impact is yet to be seen, the start however isn't encouraging at all, it's quite depressing. You'll not be finding me supportive of OMB on this. And there isn't any buts!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo
The Daily Doge 11/07/2025
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon...y?id=118576033
Fox News :hehe:
The Daily Doge 12/02/2025
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...der-rcna191751
It's a White House press conference.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo
I could have filmed it through the window on my mobile phone from 200 meters and it would still be a White House press conference :hehe:
NBC News :yikes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Heathblue
Oh, hang on. Didn’t we more or less say the same thing when you laughed at me for posting a CNN link about Bernie Sandrrs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
The Daily Doge 13/02/2025
https://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3...his-not-making
I have to say that I am a fan of Joe Rogan.
To some, I know that he is a red rag to a bull.
I’m 20 minutes into this particular interview with Mike Benz, who has done a deep dive into American Propaganda for the last 60 years or so and is pertinent to the Elon Musk “DOGE Movement”.
I don’t know how it will turn out.
So far it paints America’s recent history and ambitions in a bad light.
It’s a long, long interview. Over 3 hours by the looks of it.
Let me know if anyone else is going to watch it.
It could be bollocks or it could blow things up massively.
I managed about an hour.
Music for me now….Sham 69!
Questions and Answers ,Honesty lies ..............:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
He's done it to me as well, but don't be too harsh on him - he's "on the fence" when it comes to Trump after all :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo
From what I can gather, it's a different, more acceptable, type of corruption if it's the likes of Trump, Musk etc involved, as opposed to Biden, Obama, Soros etc.
That's because some politicians are more equal than others. Always has, always will.
Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I think this is the fence! :hehe:
Attachment 6444
Musk's companies take an apparent $8m a day out of the government. You can be sure DOGE aren't interested in that. But they are going for the departments that are investigating his companies.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Money and power have always gone together, but there has surely never been a conflict of interest on this scale.
I can't do Joe Rogan. Even if I really like the guest, 3 hours is just far too long. I'd rather spend the time listening to 3 other well edited hour long podcasts than sit through all the filler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
It used to be good, random mix of high profile guests and relative nobodies who were interesting. Joe was inquisitive but listened and asked questions that we were thinking. Now it just seems like the default guest is a slightly hacky comedian looking for exposure, proven lunatics or the same 5 'experts' he cycles through. But the main problem now isn't the guests, it's Joe, even when he has someone decent on, he twists the convo into boring anti-woke stuff and most guests don't feel comfortable telling him they don't want to spend an hour talking about it. It feels like one big echo chamber and Joe seems to have more of an ego than before.Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
The CNN video in question was an Anderson Cooper narrative engineering hit-piece with Bernie Sanders, not an on-the-record press conference in the White House. I'm very happy to clear that up for you, cheers :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
So Bernie Sanders didn’t mean to say what he did and was only suckered into it by some unscrupulous media hack? What did he really mean to say then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Bernie has got a lovely big house for a socialist, but he's obviously troubled by something.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
All Socialists should have big lovely houses, just like everyone else. No discrimination!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
How about Bill Gates , The BBC, Matt Hancock, Chris Whitty and so on ?Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
The Daily Doge 19/02/2025
As of February 19, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has intensified efforts to uncover and address alleged government fraud. Recent developments include:
Resignations of Veteran Officials: Several seasoned U.S. civil servants, such as Michelle King and David Lebryk, have resigned in protest against DOGE's demands for access to sensitive records, particularly personal financial data held by the IRS. These officials expressed concerns over potential breaches of privacy and security.
LATEST NEWS & BREAKING HEADLINES
Access to IRS Data: DOGE has granted Gavin Kliger, a 25-year-old software engineer, access to the IRS's sensitive tax database. This move aims to identify and combat fraudulent activities, especially those involving foreign nationals, which reportedly cost taxpayers billions annually.
NEW YORK POST
Investigations into Treasury Payment Systems: Government watchdogs are probing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decision to allow DOGE access to federal payment systems. The audits seek to evaluate the adequacy of controls over these systems and investigate claims of fraudulent payments authorized by Treasury personnel.
POLITICO
Criticism of DOGE's Efficacy: Analysts have questioned DOGE's approach, suggesting that its focus on dismantling agencies and offering federal worker buyouts yields minimal savings. Critics argue that targeting military and entitlement spending or adjusting taxes would be more effective strategies for deficit reduction.
THE ATLANTIC
These actions have sparked significant debate regarding privacy, the balance of power, and the overall effectiveness of DOGE's initiatives in combating government fraud.
Except it’s not fraud though is it? It's just governmental spending on things they don’t agree on. That’s not fraud.
Is there supposed to be a point to that?Quote:
Originally Posted by TWGL1
Some people work from home and they might not get dressed into office wear when they do.
Sorry my friend , you’re becoming odder by the day , it was a little quip FGSQuote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Do you have any idea what you sound like , and you clearly don’t understand what the meme is about.
Avoid alert ��
I don't know, is it being implied that this girl brought this job loss upon herself somehow because she wore pjamas while working from home?Quote:
Originally Posted by TWGL1
Not really the best meme
Right now it’s having a very detrimental effect on me as my work involves dealing with many different agencies here.
It’s going to be tough for my company for a while.
Also it may have a detrimental effect on my house price here as many, many workers here are Federal employees or contractors.
Obviously that’s good for people struggling to buy in this area, but selfishly I’d naturally like as much equity in my house as possible.
My friend was offered a job at the Treasury Department in January and the offer has recently been rescinded so she is pissed off at Trump and she voted and cheerled for him.
On the flip side…if there is massive waste and some nefarious activities, I would certainly like to know about it.
The USAID scandal alone exposes a lot and I think that this could be the tip of the iceberg.
There again it might not.
Things seem to be transparent so far and if it is good for the people of this country, who am I to object?
I do know that anything positive that Trump and now Elon Musk, RFK Jr etc…does will be looked at negatively just because people cannot stand them.
Sadly I don’t trust the media anymore than I trust X feed echo chambers.
It’s just a case of wait and see what happens and TRY to keep an open yet cynical mind for me.
Hey wash dc blue any truth that Trump /DOGE team going to hand every single American a DOGE dividend of up to 20 per cent or 5,000 dollars of the 50 billion dollars recovered so far :shrug:
Beats me Mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOZZER2
I wouldn’t mind though :)
I might not wince every time I go grocery shopping then.
It might not be great for inflation though.
been well documented the last few days but only a proposal at the minute it seems listening to thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYB1KGo9JJY
Be very surprised if this was implemented
Yeah, I’m not too sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOZZER2
Again rightly or wrongly, things are being shook up though…it certainly doesn’t seem to be “more of the same”.
Let's see where the money trail leads to 1st.😂Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo