🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:

Because DOGE has shut down USAID's payment system (Phoenix), our housing electricity and the electricity in our USAID building have not been paid for. Mission leadership has informed us that the only reason our electricity is on is because we've asked for an extension from the electric company. The Mission asked for a waiver but because our payment system is down, the Treasury has no way to issue money to USAID and State Department representatives here are hesitant to make payments on our behalf for fear of not being reimbursed. 7. Once the electricity goes out in our homes, we lose access to our security cameras and radios. Again, I live in a high-risk post, so access to security systems is very important to me. 8. I have been told by Mission leadership that the cell phone and internet bills are due this week with no way to pay them. This is despite the so-called "waiver" process that has been allegedly implemented to preserve such access. 9. Our cell phones and radios are also the only way to communicate with the Regional Security Office about security threats. We have access to no other USAID security systems.

The agency is also considering spending about $25,000 to install a washer and dryer on the building’s 6th floor, according to a Feb. 25 invoice obtained by POLITICO. There is also a child’s play area decorated with a stuffed animal and toys, according to a photo of the room shared with POLITICO. “People are definitely … sleeping there,” said one GSA staffer.

DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.

Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.

Plus now any rich guy can buy American citizenship…kind of cheapens it in my eyes.

Hegseth says firing of top military lawyers was about making sure "they don't exist to be roadblocks to anything that happens."

The DOGE guys didn’t just make one $8B mistake in their savings list — “they are getting it wrong with alarming consistency”

They don’t seem to understand how these things are calculated.

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This is a great idea. Take ACTION please!

All up in arms about Ye. Which is fucking awful. But we didn’t forget….

It’s like having simple, accessible conversations for the Democrats is poisonous. #Democrats #Politics #news #Trump TikTok video by Chris 📚

This is what I’ve been screaming! We have to stop trying to prove that we ‘know more’, and aim our messaging in a way that the people will hear!! www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2SNDB9R/

How does this improve your life?

James Comer had 2 years to dig into all this supposed govt corruption that Musk is “discovering.” That’s what Oversight Committee is supposed to do. Instead, he spent 2 years on Hunter Biden - which resulted in nothing except a James Comer book deal.

When social media exposes traditional media’s deceit, it’s time for independent journalists to investigate why the press is backing a president who undermines free press—and is it coordinated?

Why didn’t Musk & DOGE start their “investigations” with the Department of Defense if this was really about efficiency? After all, the DOD makes up about 15% of the budget and has never received a clean audit.

I asked chat GPT if the actions of Trump and musk were in line with a coup:

i wonder why these guys hate the CFPB so much

ohh

Not even trying to hide it…

Maga is regurgitating this all over socials.

YouTube video by MeidasTouch New BOMBSHELL Exposé Reveals Trump-Musk Plan | On Democracy

Musk is acting on the dystopian vision he shares with Thiel, Vance, and Curtis Yarvin—dismantling democracy for billionaire overlords. Gil Duran has tracked it for years, and Fred Wellman breaks it all down with him in a new On Democracy.

When we stop "oh my gosh"-ing everytime another agency meant to protect the populace is gutted and realize/understand they are strafe-bombing everything that benefits the residents of this country, we can move past the shock and start ACTING

How Trump Saved Elon: The USAID Starlink Probe Cover Up Trump’s gutting of USAID came amid USAID IG’s investigation involving Musk’s company

Donald Trump’s dramatic and vile dismantling of USAID came as USAID’s inspector general was conducting an investigation involving Musk’s company, Starlink. In three steps, Trump’s administration killed the investigation that was sure to embarrass Elon’s company. www.thealtmedia.com/p/how-trump-...

Scoop? Ok Captain Obvious. 🙄

The Words of the Week - Feb. 7 Dictionary lookups from the trade wars, the Grammy Awards, and the high seas

These are your words of the week
genre
ethnic cleansing
doge
potash
tariff
coup
Ahabian
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Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income This brings Tesla’s average tax rate over the past three years to 0.4 percent.

Surprise surprise!

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Do your damn jobs!!

Article 1

Section 8

CONGRESS shall have the power...

To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations

NOT THE PRESIDENT. NOT DOGE.

My mom is big MAGA, adores Trump. Yeah, it’s been hard 😢 Anyway, this is what’s being said by DT supporters, their view on current events.

So many people quit before they start this work due to overwhelm. There’s an app called 5Calls that, at least for me, is a game changer. Direct lines to my reps along with issue specific SCRIPTS. I called them all yesterday, and plan to call again today. Give ‘em hell!

WHERE THE FUCK IS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP???