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MAGA needs DOGE.

Writer: Tom Johnson, PopieTomTom Johnson, PopieTom

Updated: Feb 24



I Like Elon & DOGE's Relentless Cost Cutters - Let US Have America Managed Like a Successful Free Marker Capitalistic Customer(Citizen)-Driven Democracy - Not an Autocratic Bureaucracy



Who is Steve Davis

Steve Davis, known for his work with Elon Musk at SpaceX, The Boring Company, and other ventures, famously sourced an "electro-mechanical actuator" quoted initially at $120,000 for just $3,900. This part was to be used in SpaceX's operations, according to a biography of Musk. Musk emailed back one word: “Thanks.” That kind of success is expected in Musk's world.



Who is Jared Birchall?

Jared Birchall—Elon Musk's Right-Hand Man. Jared Birchall, Elon Musk's money manager and head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact.


Who is Elon Musk

Elon Musk has a net worth of approximately $421 billion. His wealth is primarily driven by his stakes in Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures like X (formerly Twitter), xAI, and The Boring Company. He is a unique government employee tasked with making the Government more efficient. Having rejected the conservative label, Musk has described himself as a political moderate. However, his views have become more right-wing, characterized as libertarian and far-right. Musk is open to belief in God, which is rooted in physics. He adopts 'cultural Christianity' and values Christian teachings. Elon Musk didn't inherit any wealth; he emigrated to America essentially broke and didn't get rich until he founded PayPal.


Cost Cutting was Done Recently Under Democrat Bill Clinton to MAGA

During Bill Clinton's presidency, the federal workforce was reduced by more than 377,000 employees as part of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government initiative, led by Vice President Al Gore and initially called the National Performance Review. This initiative aimed to make the federal government more efficient and less costly. The reductions, which included buyouts and streamlining efforts, reduced about 426,200 positions. Cost cutting should be bipartisan, something that unites the US and never divides the US.


It is Time To MAGA Again

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How to Keep America Great Always, KAGA:

  • Political competition is a win-win situation in which the best policies are implemented by Democrats and Republicans working together, competing for the best policies for the American people in a return to a working Democracy. Consider a slightly different Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you expect, not just want others to do unto you."

  • Competent and caring taxpayers are rewarded with tax credits for giving a hand up to people in need to become more competent in solving their problems rather than receiving temporarily effective but inflationary cash handouts from a less competent, less caring government. Consider the religious saying, "Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he can feed himself for the rest of his lifetime."

  • Pork Barrel Spending should be eliminated or forbidden, at least during deficits. It is hard to find any positive examples of pork barrel spending; it is divisive, wasteful, inefficient, inflationary, and invites corruption. With today's gridlocked Congress and unsustainable debt, it is detrimental to our Democracy and existence.

  • Government spending should be done with at least the spirit of a successful startup, not the spirit of a bloated large company profiting from political spending. I did it, so I know what I am talking about. I respect Elon Musk for doing it as well. However, he is extremely wealthy because he successfully created a startup survival mode spirit within mature large companies, X, Space X, and Tesla.


Successful Spirited Startup(SSS)

Every SSS produces for customers first, employees second, vendors (partners) third, and investors last. There are two types of startups: hard startups and soft startups. Soft startups can often become profitable without requiring investors, and that is what I did. A soft startup bootstraps itself by paying expenses from its sales revenue since no hardware components are purchased. Whether hard or soft, a startup is more profitable for the founders if you invest while becoming profitable; there is no need to share ownership and answer to investors.


It is like building a Super Bowl-winning NFL football team. You play the most competent employee(player) in each job(position). You score product/productivity(points) for the fans(customers) by holding every person(player) accountable for their performance. You care about pleasing your fans(customers) by scoring as many touchdowns as possible, and you care about the well-being of your employees(players).

US citizens have much more to stake in living under the government than watching the Super Bowl. The way the government is run should set an example for running a successful business, not vice versa.


Remember - Social Issue Solutions are the Domain of the People, Not the Government.


Conclusion

In conclusion, the path to making America great again lies in embracing innovative leadership, fiscal responsibility, and collaborative governance. Leaders like Elon Musk, who prioritizes efficiency and innovation, can set an example guiding governmental practices toward more effective and citizen-focused outcomes. The government can better serve its citizens by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and fostering a political climate where bipartisan efforts are valued.


Furthermore, adopting practices from the private sector, such as cost-cutting and performance-based initiatives, can streamline operations and reduce the national debt. This approach, reminiscent of the reforms during Bill Clinton's presidency, underscores the importance of pragmatic solutions over partisan politics.


To keep America great, citizens and leaders must prioritize sustainable economic policies, invest in education and workforce development, and maintain a commitment to democratic principles. This will ensure prosperity and stability for future generations.

 
 
 

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