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Understanding DOGE as Procurement Capture - Anil Dash A blog about making culture. Since 1999.

I believe Musk and DOGE disbanded 18F because we stood in the way of their "procurement capture" operation. We get the government *out* of wasteful contracts. Musk wants that money back for himself.

Explanation by @anildash.com of procurement capture:
www.anildash.com/2025/01/04/D...

America's economy is flashing warning signs of a slowdown Labor data, home sales, and GDP are all on the decline, according to new reports this week

qz.com/u-s-economy-...

Establishing a baseline of US economic condition prior to yesterdays action.. Several articles in comment section.

"Consumer sentiment declined in January for the first time in six months. The Bloomberg US Financial Conditions Index has tumbled 37% in the past two weeks."
Articles in comments

Politicians are moved by money and votes.

Consumers possess real power. Cut the flow of money to their largest donors with collective, targeted action will move that conversation in a meaningful direction.
Prior to yesterdays action, consumer spending is already slowing, GDP is already shrinking.