The conversation between Zoë Schiffer and Leah Feiger is about the ongoing impact of Elon Musk's influence on government policies, particularly through his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They discuss how DOGE's presence in various agencies has led to significant changes, including the cutting of programs and staff. The duo also touch on the potential long-term consequences of these decisions, such as the impact on public health crises like the flu season.
Some key points from their conversation include:
* DOGE's influence extends beyond its initial perception, with many employees still working in various agencies.
* The administration has been secretive about its plans and motivations, making it difficult to assess the full scope of DOGE's impact.
* There are concerns about the potential consequences of these decisions, particularly for public health crises like flu season.
Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of government policies and the challenges of tracking the influence of a single individual.
Some key points from their conversation include:
* DOGE's influence extends beyond its initial perception, with many employees still working in various agencies.
* The administration has been secretive about its plans and motivations, making it difficult to assess the full scope of DOGE's impact.
* There are concerns about the potential consequences of these decisions, particularly for public health crises like flu season.
Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of government policies and the challenges of tracking the influence of a single individual.
... I mean, I get that they're trying to "streamline" things and all, but cutting programs and staff? That's some serious stuff. It's like, what's next? Are we gonna see a bunch of schools and hospitals just disappear overnight? And what about the people who work in those agencies? They gotta make ends meet somehow... 
. I mean, come on! Transparency is key when it comes to something like this. We need to know what's really going on so we can make informed decisions about our own lives and futures.
. If they're cutting back on stuff that helps prevent illnesses, won't that just lead to more cases? It's like, are they thinking about the long-term effects of their actions or just trying to save a buck? 
. What I find particularly thought-provoking is the lack of transparency surrounding DOGE's motivations and plans 
. This raises questions about accountability and the ability to assess the full scope of their influence 
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. I worry that we may be seeing a slippery slope where policymakers prioritize efficiency over people's well-being 
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out and what the ultimate cost will be 
. I'm all for efficiency and streamlining, but there needs to be a balanced approach here. We can't have one person making decisions that affect our public health without a serious thought-through process 
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... Elon Musk did some crazy stuff launching those pups into orbit, right? Anyway, back to this whole DOGE thing... I wonder if they've ever thought about what kind of dog treats they'd serve on the moon 
. Do you think there's a way to even grow plants up there for food? That'd be pretty wild...
. If they're cutting programs and staff, how are we gonna handle things like flu season? 
It's not just about the money, it's about the people too 
. It's crazy how much DOGE has changed the landscape, right? And I think it's fair to say that we're not getting all the facts on the table, which is kinda sketchy 
. Can't wait to see where this convo goes next!
It's crazy how one person can shape policy in so many ways without us even realizing it.
. That's a big deal because it means Musk's ideas are being taken seriously, even if we don't always agree with them.
. We can't just sit back and let the government make decisions without knowing what's going on. It's like, sure, DOGE might be efficient or whatever, but at what cost? 
. We need more people talking about these issues and holding the powers that be accountable 
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. I'm not sure if it's all bad or good, but at least they're making changes, right? The part that really got me was how secretive the admin is - like, what are they hiding? It makes it hard for people to keep track of what's going on. And flu season, yikes... hope those who get affected can get help soon 
. Can't we just know what's going on and make informed decisions? It feels like they're playing a game of cat and mouse, and we're just along for the ride 
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but I'm sure there will be more conversations about it soon.
the fact that theyre being secretive about it is even more scary i need to know whats going on here 
I know some people are worried about Elon Musk's involvement with DOGE but I think he's actually trying to shake things up and make the government more efficient 
. Transparency would be nice, you know? 
... I mean, his influence on gov't policies is insane! They're cutting programs and staff left & right, it's like they're trying to win some sort of efficiency prize 
. And people are worried about the flu season? Like, what's next? Cutting funding for NASA because Elon said so? 
