Rashida Tlaib

Rank 4 of 47

Score 197

Reposted by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib

The Pentagon wastes more money than any other part of our government.

But months after Musk and Trump promised to cut spending, the DoD budget has barely been touched.

This $45 million military parade is just the tip of the iceberg.

6/14/2025, 1:10:00 PM

The statement critiques government spending, specifically targeting the Department of Defense and political figures for not fulfilling promises to cut spending. It uses a specific example of a military parade to illustrate perceived waste.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to highlight perceived financial waste, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for better use of public funds. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement could promote understanding by bringing attention to government spending issues, though it may lack empathy towards differing viewpoints. [+1]
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 criticizes public figures and policies, which is part of constructive dialogue, but it could be seen as a personal attack if not supported by evidence. [-1]