Elon Musk

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Score -74
12/21/2025, 4:50:13 AM
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Scott Adams
@ScottAdamsSays
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53d
As I started suspecting a year or so ago, we’re probably losing a trillion dollars a year to fraud. The deficit numbers didn’t smell right any other way.

We don’t have a government “spending” problem so much as a total lack of audit controls on that spending.
Steve Guest
@SteveGuest
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54d
MUST READ from the WSJ: “Something is profoundly wrong with the U.S. welfare system—a problem that runs far deeper and is more dangerous than the shocking fraud in Minnesota that has been making headlines… real federal welfare spending has soared by 765%, more than twice as fast

The statement is part of a public discourse on government spending and fraud, particularly in the welfare system. It suggests a significant issue with audit controls and implies a large financial loss due to fraud. The tone is critical and suggests a need for reform.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about financial mismanagement, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by highlighting potential issues. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It does not engage in cyberbullying or hate speech, but the implication of widespread fraud could be seen as lacking respect for those who rely on welfare. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement could promote understanding of financial issues but lacks empathy for welfare recipients.
  4. 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 criticism of government systems but does not attack individuals. [+1]