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NICU Dad said:

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Start with killing the TSA

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even with no TSA we will still need some level of security theater in all airports.

too many bad faith actors out there, foreign and domestic, that will be willing to take advantage of failures in our travel infrastructure.

that will still have to be funded somehow.

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you do know it used to be funded by the airlines and airports before, right?

C@LAg said:

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Hanrahan said:

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C@LAg said:

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NICU Dad said:

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Start with killing the TSA

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even with no TSA we will still need some level of security theater in all airports.

too many bad faith actors out there, foreign and domestic, that will be willing to take advantage of failures in our travel infrastructure.

that will still have to be funded somehow.

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you do know it used to be funded by the airlines and airports before, right?

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you do know that won't work in this day and age.

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why not? It's doesn't work now and cost 100x as much

C@LAg said:

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NICU Dad said:

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Start with killing the TSA

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even with no TSA we will still need some level of security theater in all airports.

too many bad faith actors out there, foreign and domestic, that will be willing to take advantage of failures in our travel infrastructure.

that will still have to be founded somehow.

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Pre-9/11 the airlines were responsible for hiring security. The original TSA security seemed very professional. After a year it became worse than the airline provided security. Going back to requiring the airlines or airports proving security based upon federal regulations would not make flying any less safe.

Prosperdick said:

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This election the District of Columbia voted 92.5% for Kamala Harris and 6.7% for Donald Trump.

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As Rogan says, "He's a wild boy". I'm excited to watch this!

Combine TSA with USMS.

agent-maroon said:

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Not at all tired of all this winning!

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We just thought we won last time. Holy crap! Trump is assembling an impressive team to be sure! I'm hopeful Carson has a part to play.

That total loser Adam Kinzinger is coping with this all well:

They are calling it the Dept of
Government efficiency because it’s “DOGE.” The crypto, these people just think this whole govt this is “LOL”

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) November 13, 2024

johnnyblaze36 said:

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That total loser Adam Kinzinger is coping with this all well:

They are calling it the Dept of
Government efficiency because it’s “DOGE.” The crypto, these people just think this whole govt this is “LOL”

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) November 13, 2024

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Don't make me post the Rachel Levine / Sam Brinton photo again, Adam

The List of Shame will be both highly entertaining and blood-boiling at the same time.

Think of the layers and layers of worthless positions that have been hiding n the shadows for so long, finally getting a light shined on them.

The hell of it is our Congress should have done this work all along, BUT, once again it's too valuable to stay in office to do the dirty work. Plus the damn machine is a huge runaway train so where do you start?

Whatever is left after this (likely most of it), needs to be chopped up into manageable pieces.

Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

johnnyblaze36 said:

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That total loser Adam Kinzinger is coping with this all well:

They are calling it the Dept of
Government efficiency because it’s “DOGE.” The crypto, these people just think this whole govt this is “LOL”

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) November 13, 2024

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That ******bag would have double twitters employee count and plastered it all over social media. Anything and everything he says should be ignored

He's not entirely wrong. Being serious about government waste doesn't need to be saddled with it being a "meme." Most memes don't last.

TA-OP said:

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Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

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I would surrender a high paying career to join the DOGE because I believe in this so much.

TA-OP said:

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Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

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A permanent agency just evolves into another bureaucracy that eventually would become another dysfunctional waste of taxpayer money.

Two outsiders looking at the system as a whole would have more freedom to cut unnecessary agencies and programs.

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He's not entirely wrong. Being serious about government waste doesn't need to be saddled with it being a "meme." Most memes don't last.

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Fair. But the "meme" department is a two year project that is focused on one thing and one thing only. I don't want to endorse idiocracy but with two very bright individuals being named for a temporary position, an ironic acronym isn't high on my list of concerns.

Love it. Can we start with the ATF?

BuddysBud said:

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TA-OP said:

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Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

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A permanent agency just evolves into another bureaucracy that eventually would become another dysfunctional waste of taxpayer money.

Two outsiders looking at the system as a whole would have more freedom to cut unnecessary agencies and programs.

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I get that. But, think about it, if it's a one off thing under President Trump, there is nothing standing in the way of the fed just returning to bloat after he's gone.

Musk needs to buy CNN and rebrand it as the MAGA Network,

TA-OP said:

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BuddysBud said:

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TA-OP said:

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Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

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A permanent agency just evolves into another bureaucracy that eventually would become another dysfunctional waste of taxpayer money.

Two outsiders looking at the system as a whole would have more freedom to cut unnecessary agencies and programs.

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I get that. But, think about it, if it's a one off thing under President Trump, there is nothing standing in the way of the fed just returning to bloat after he's gone.

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In my opinion: Good. Americans need to wake up to the fact that a country doesn't function on auto pilot. If "DOGE" works, then let the next round of presidential candidates run on doing it again.

You've actually been very reasonable with this board, so I'm am genuinely curious.

How would you cut govt waste? I think you're on board, based on posting history, what would you like cut?

Speaking of cope, this is next level. Poor Elon... and Vivek who isn't even a billionaire.

Let’s check in on how MSNBC🏷️ is coping with D.O.G.E. 🤣

pic.twitter.com/VauLziX3Jd

— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) November 13, 2024

C@LAg said:

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we should get it down to 69 agencies.

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trailrunner said:

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Love it. Can we start with the ATF?

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Do NOT get a dog.

Number of counties in Washington DC MSA in the top 10 and 25 of median household income.

1960 - 2 of top 10; 3 of top 25
2020 - 5 of top 10; 10 of top 25

TA-OP said:

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Honestly, I would rather see this as a new permanent office within the federal government. I know that seems counter intuitive to waste. But I'd like to see a cabinet position, "Secretary of Government Efiiciency." Rather than have two private business people influencing decisions, this deserves much more attention and having a cabinet position makes this move last beyond President Trump's next four years.

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It can always become a permanent agency responsible for sunsetting other groups if necessary.

For now, I absolutely love the idea that is has a 2 year expiration, ahead of 250 year celebration and the next election.