Justin Batt

Rank 26 of 47
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Score 24
3/10/2025, 2:22:15 AM
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In reply to:
Department of Government Efficiency
@DOGE
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3d
In 2020-2021, SBA granted 5,593 loans for $312M to borrowers whose only listed owner was 11 years old or younger at the time of the loan. While it is possible to have business arrangements where this is legal, that is highly unlikely for these 5,593 loans, as they all also used…
Department of Government Efficiency
@DOGE
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7d
In 2020-2021, @SBAgov issued 3,095 loans, including PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan), for $333M to borrowers over 115 years old who were still marked as alive in the Social Security database.

In one case, a 157 years old individual…

The statement addresses the issue of fraudulent COVID SBA loans, suggesting forgiveness for legitimate loans and accountability for fraudulent ones. It engages with public concerns about financial integrity and government oversight.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to address financial fraud, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for justice and accountability. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by distinguishing between legitimate borrowers and fraudsters, suggesting a fair approach. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by proposing a solution to a public issue without personal attacks. [+1]