Audits, accountability, innovation, oh my!
Democrats shed their crocodile tears as an unelected but
duly appointed “Co-President” Elon Musk, and his merry band of techies audit
bloated government agencies. “Elon is usurping Congressional authority.” “Elon
is accessing personal data.” “Elon has allowed Mr. “Big Balls” to invade our
bureaucracy.” “People will die!” Last I checked, the IRS is filled with
unelected bureaucrats that are granted authority to audit any citizen’s tax
returns. Unelected Federal, State, and local regulators infringe on the rights
of property and business owners with impunity. Musk was granted authority by
executive order and appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. (DOGE)
Musk was tasked to audit the Federal bureaucracy to identify fraud, waste, unnecessary
programs and positions. DOGE, led by Musk, is doing just that. President Trump
was elected with a mandate to clean up our runaway and, far too often,
unaccountable Federal bureaucracy.
The hair on fire response from the democrats leaves one to
postulate as to why they doth protest so vehemently. Could it be that an end to
their gravy train is nigh? Democrats are filing lawsuit after lawsuit before hand-picked,
activist, democrat appointed judges that intend to hamstring the Trump administration
and derail the people’s agenda. Why are the democrats protecting the Deep State
bureaucracy at all costs, while neglecting their responsibility to the taxpayer’s
they represent? As in all corrupt endeavors one needs only to follow the money.
Who has gained financially and who stands to lose their financial advantage. Career
politicians, ingrained into the swamp of political favors that is Washington DC,
fall prey to the temptation of lobbyists and the “under the table” benefits that
they offer. Those elected from the middle-class end up with a net worth of tens
of $millions on an annual salary of under $200,000. Pretty lucrative when all
you need to do is cast your vote for special interests while betraying your
oath to your nation and constituency.
It is not only democrats that are worried that their evil
deeds will be discovered. The swamp has infected, not only both political
parties, but the deep state bureaucrats, and many stand to lose their
ill-begotten gains. From Nancy Pelosi’s insider trading, I mean astute stock strategies,
to former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’ conviction on bribery charges, unethical
and illegal behavior is rampant among our elected representatives. Many of the unelected
bureaucrats have also accumulated vast wealth, out of proportion to their
salaries. Power and authority are the great aphrodisiacs that enable one to
justify inappropriate behavior.
It is long past due that there is an accounting of the
bloated Federal bureaucracy and those elected officials with their hands in the
till. Housecleaning often entails culling the herd and discarding items that
are no longer of use. So, it should be with those charged to serve the people
if they have decided to serve themselves. Things need to change, and the House,
Senate, and swamp need to be drained of the useless, classless, and unethical.
Elon Musk and DOGE is exactly what the doctor ordered. Priorities must be maintained,
but there is much too much frosting on the cake. Time to trim down to what is
necessary and trim the fat. Go Elon go!
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