So if Trump can do away with USAid with the Stroke of a pen, why not Social Security next?

[Marener]

This is typical of libs who are so full of themselves that they think they can get away with telling their boss to go to hell

Government workers have responsibility to the American people first. You guys always seem to forget that.

 

[Mac-7]

Government workers have responsibility to the American people first. You guys always seem to forget that.

Based on their unique understanding of the world?

Only they know whats best for America ?

Not trump or anyone supporting trump?

 

[Marener]

Based on their unique understanding of the world?

Only they know whats best for America ?

Not trump or anyone supporting trump?

Well, someone at USAID who’s been there for decades probably has a better idea of what’s going on than a guy who blew in there last week.

Elon Musk is allowed to say whatever he wants and break whatever rules he wants. I have little doubt he’s breaking some laws along the way. But anyone step up and say he’s spinning a false narrative, which is not illegal but wrong, will be severely punished. People in the government are afraid.

We aren’t going to get the truth. We are going to get what Elon wants us to believe.

 

[Mac-7]

Well, someone at USAID who’s been there for decades probably has a better idea of what’s going on than a guy who blew in there last week.

Trump wants to audit their records and see what they’ve been up to

And do you know something?

He’s going to do it

 

[Hector12]

USAID is a creation of statute and Congress. USAID was created under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and later by act of Congress (The Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, 22 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.) established USAID as its own agency. In a section titled “Status of AID” (22 U.S.C. 6563) it states:

Can the President Dissolve USAID by Executive Order?

Congress established USAID in statute, and the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.

www.justsecurity.org

Social Security and Medicaid are also creatures of Statute.

So, if Trump can destroy and gut USAID why not any other federal agency? Why not dissolve and gut Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare? He has the power according to MAGAs.

For all the MAGA who answer, "Well Trump said he won't," remember Trump also said he knew nothing of Project 2025 which he is following to a tee.

Be careful what you wish for.

Based on certain comments below I am only asking a question why couldn't Trump gut and dissolve Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare by EO just like he did with USAID, another independent federal agency..not that he would gut them...not yet anyway

Trump promised not to defund Social Security and Medicare. Trump always tells the truth.

sarcasm off

 

[Marener]

Trump wants to audit their records and see what they’ve been up to

And do you know something?

He’s going to do it

Elon Musk and Trump already have been expressing their judgements without knowing anything.

Unfortunately these two make you look like a sucker.

 

[Mac-7]

Elon Musk and Trump already have been expressing their judgements without knowing anything.

Unfortunately these two make you look like a sucker.

We’ll see

 

[Marener]

We’ll see

They already proved me correct and proved you a sucker.

You say they want an investigation and they say they’ve already made up their minds without an investigation.

 

[Mac-7]

They already proved me correct and proved you a sucker.

You say they want an investigation and they say they’ve already made up their minds without an investigation.

No, you say they already made up their mind

I say the jury is still out

USAID is a slush fund

If its run by Dudley Do-Right than it can be a benefit

But decades of secrecy does not lead to a positive outcome

I’m guess the washington swamp has a lot hide

 

[Marener]

No, you say they already made up their mind

I say the jury is still out

USAID is a slush fund

If its run by Dudley Do-Right than it can be a benefit

But decades of secrecy does not lead to a positive outcome

I’m guess the washington swamp has a lot hide

Based on their statements, it’s clear to any rational person they made their mind up. What you say is irrelevant, the people you put in charge are not engaging in an investigation. It’s an execution.

USAID is not some secret slush fund. It’s been posting their financial data for years. None of you know this because none of you cared until you were told to believe it was evil.

You’re not guessing, you’re playing your part as the useful idiot.

 

[progressive hunter]

BREAKING REPORT: All overseas USAID employees recalled and missions ordered to SHUT DOWN by Friday – The Right Scoop

therightscoop.com

 

[Mac-7]

Based on their statements, it’s clear to any rational person they made their mind up. What you say is irrelevant, the people you put in charge are not engaging in an investigation. It’s an execution.

USAID is not some secret slush fund. It’s been posting their financial data for years. None of you know this because none of you cared until you were told to believe it was evil.

You’re not guessing, you’re playing your part as the useful idiot.

Ok, I’m a useful idiot

Shame on me, huh?

You have been insulting and misrepresenting. MAGAs for almost a decade now and we are only getting stronger

So with your permission I’ll just keep on keepin’ on

 

[Marener]

Ok, I’m a useful idiot

Shame on me, huh?

You have been insulting and misrepresenting. MAGAs for almost a decade now and we are only getting stronger

So with your permission I’ll just keep on keepin’ on

Have I? You keep proving me correct.

You’re authoritarians at heart. Correction, you aren’t authoritarians. But you do like authoritarians. They make you feel special.

 

[Mac-7]

Have I? You keep proving me correct.

You’re authoritarians at heart. Correction, you aren’t authoritarians. But you do like authoritarians. They make you feel special.

You dont believe in the rule of law

You just make up your rules to fit the situation

Jumping across the border from mexico is against the law

You must learn to accept that

 

[initforme]

But he won't because SS sustains Americans rather than giving tons of money to start Sesame Street in Iran or whatever

True. So why are there people especially on the right who would rather not have social security? They call it a ponzi scheme and other derogatory names as if it is somehow a bad thing. Same for Medicare. Two of the greatest things this nation has ever created. And dome would like nothing more than to see these two programs cut, or even eliminated. They're not entitlements because they're paid for. One would think the wealthiest nation on earth, awash in cash, would want to find ways to fund them at higher levels.

 

[SweetSue92]

True. So why are there people especially on the right who would rather not have social security? They call it a ponzi scheme and other derogatory names as if it is somehow a bad thing. Same for Medicare. Two of the greatest things this nation has ever created. And dome would like nothing more than to see these two programs cut, or even eliminated. They're not entitlements because they're paid for. One would think the wealthiest nation on earth, awash in cash, would want to find ways to fund them at higher levels.

Wanting no programs like SS and Medicare is a libertarian position, not necessarily conservative.

 

[initforme]

Wanting no programs like SS and Medicare is a libertarian position, not necessarily conservative.

So then we will be hearing of increased funding for these two programs very very soon. But I won't hold my breath. At a time when the economy desperately needs people retiring in big numbers strengthening the programs would help.

 

[SweetSue92]

So then we will be hearing of increased funding for these two programs very very soon. But I won't hold my breath. At a time when the economy desperately needs people retiring in big numbers strengthening the programs would help.

Firing 90% of DC will help. So much of our tax dollars on corruption and grift

 

[initforme]

Firing 90% of DC will help. So much of our tax dollars on corruption and grift

Cut the dept of commerce and any programs that are involved in business and industry.

 

[22lcidw]

Government workers have responsibility to the American people first. You guys always seem to forget that.

Government workers are more responsible to themselves first. And then are benevolent with the taxpayer's money.