Saturday morning reality check:

https://x.com/charliekirk11/st.../1857437855791853709

Stallone could have written this for Trump. DJT defines this like no other (fast forward to 2:39).

Or this link takes you straight to meat:

https://youtu.be/vyYDz_A6HO8?t=159

Here, leftists. This is called a clue:

https://x.com/DavidJHarrisJr/s.../1856941681251176587

Top Democrat Litigator: Cases Against Trump Should Be Dropped.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2...p-should-be-dropped/

A top Democratic Party election lawyer and Supreme Court litigator who served as counsel to Vice President Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election recount in Florida argues that his colleagues should end the legal cases against President-elect Donald J. Trump. Thomas Goldstein, who now publishes the legal commentary website SCOTUSblog, echoes an argument made last week by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, contending that the 2024 Election serves as its own verdict on the prosecutions.

“Democracy’s ultimate verdict on these prosecutions was rendered by voters on Election Day,” Goldstein writes in an essay for the New York Times. The long-time Democrat litigator continues: “The charges were front and center in the campaign. The president-elect made a central feature of his candidacy that the cases were political and calculated to stop him from being re-elected.”

He adds: “Despite the prosecutions, more than 75 million people, a majority of the popular vote counted so far, decided to send him back to the White House.”


DUBIOUS LEGAL THEORIES.

Goldstein contends that the two federal cases against Trump “are history” as Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith has indicated that he intends to resign from his constitutionally questionable appointment. Interestingly, Goldstein contends that the two state-level prosecutions against the President-elect in New York and Georgia “invoke legal strategies that had never been used to criminalize the behavior that prosecutors charge.” He notes both cases “…carry the stench of politics and, if pursued, could lay the groundwork for political prosecutions of future presidents.”

A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY.

The SCOTUSblog publisher also agrees with Trump’s legal team’s contention that the “prosecutors’ legal theories were and are unusual” and that they “are fundamentally federal, not state, concerns.” Additionally, Goldstein argues that the continued pursuit of the charges would threaten the U.S. Constitution and American democracy.

“Inviting prosecutors of the opposing political party to pursue these kinds of charges in the wake of a presidential election can only make things worse,” he states.

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Originally posted by TigerDore:
Stallone could have written this for Trump. DJT defines this like no other (fast forward to 2:39).

Or this link takes you straight to meat:

https://youtu.be/vyYDz_A6HO8?t=159

You've also got Stallone presenting Trump as "The Second Coming of George Washington."

downtownv, you post many informative articles that you obviously believe would be good for us to read here, but there is one simple thing you could do that would make that much easier:

Put space breaks between the paragraphs rather than just copying and pasting directly from the original source. Paragraph breaks that are usually present in original articles are very often not recognized by the forum software and everything runs together into the dreaded "wall of text."

I joined X today. It looked like where all the cool kids were hanging out. Anyone noteworthy I should follow?

sigfreund took the words out of my mouth.

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My opinion, an excellent article on the potential that the DOGE agency that is being led by Elon and Vivek has. God Bless !!!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse...icente-md-rbe-ytqhe?


The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): Unlocking Its Potential with Blockchain, AI, and Social Media
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a proposed advisory commission announced by President-elect Donald Trump as part of his vision to streamline government operations. Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE’s primary mission is to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, slash wasteful expenditures, and improve federal agency performance. Musk estimates that the department could identify and eliminate up to $2 trillion in unnecessary spending.

While the official plan does not mention the use of emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), or social media, this article explores how integrating these tools into DOGE’s mandate could revolutionize governance, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and public trust.

Understanding the Current Challenges
The U.S. federal government faces persistent problems that hinder its ability to serve the public effectively:


Bureaucratic Inefficiencies: Redundant processes and slow inter-agency coordination delay decision-making and increase administrative costs.
Opaque Financial Management: Taxpayers lack visibility into how government funds are allocated and spent, leading to mistrust.
Fraud and Mismanagement: Billions of dollars are lost annually due to fraudulent claims in welfare, procurement, and other programs.
Disengaged Citizenry: A lack of accessible information prevents the public from holding the government accountable.
DOGE’s potential lies in addressing these challenges head-on. But how can the integration of cutting-edge technologies amplify its impact?
Leveraging Blockchain for Transparent Governance
Blockchain, a decentralized ledger technology, offers solutions to many inefficiencies in governance:

1. Transparent Budget Allocation

Real-Time Tracking: Government expenditures can be recorded on a public blockchain, enabling citizens to trace every dollar spent.
Immutable Records: Prevents tampering with financial data, ensuring accountability.
Public Oversight: Taxpayers can monitor spending on projects like infrastructure, defense, and healthcare.
2. Combating Fraud

Smart Contracts: Automate the release of funds only when specific conditions are met, reducing opportunities for fraud.
Verification: Blockchain ensures that only legitimate vendors and beneficiaries receive payments.
3. Efficient Procurement Processes

Transparent bidding systems on blockchain eliminate favoritism and corruption.
Historical data stored on the ledger allows for auditing and future planning.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Streamlining Government
AI can complement blockchain by providing powerful tools for analysis, automation, and improved decision-making:

1. Fraud Detection
AI can analyze massive datasets to identify anomalies, flagging fraudulent transactions or irregular spending patterns in real-time.

2. Automating Repetitive Processes

Reduces administrative overhead by automating tasks such as processing grant applications or verifying eligibility for social programs.
Frees up human resources for higher-value tasks.
3. Predictive Insights

Resource Allocation: AI can forecast needs based on trends, ensuring optimal use of funds.
Disaster Preparedness: AI models can predict and prepare for crises like natural disasters, minimizing losses and response times.
4. Enhanced Citizen Interaction
AI chatbots can provide instant information about government services, improving public engagement and trust.

Transparency Through Social Media: A Direct Line to the People
Elon Musk’s influence on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) presents an unprecedented opportunity for public engagement and government accountability:


Public Budget Disclosure DOGE could use X to share detailed reports on government spending, highlighting areas of waste and fraud.
Crowdsourcing Oversight Citizens can directly engage with DOGE, offering feedback, raising concerns, or identifying potential inefficiencies.
Building Public Trust Live updates, progress reports, and visual dashboards shared via social media can demystify government operations.
Example: A construction project’s budget and progress could be tweeted, allowing taxpayers to see where their money is going and whether the project is on track.

The Combined Power of Blockchain, AI, and Social Media
When integrated, blockchain, AI, and social media can redefine how government operates:


Blockchain ensures transparency and prevents fraud.
AI automates processes and enhances decision-making.
Social Media fosters public engagement and accountability.
Example in Action
Imagine a federal infrastructure project:


Blockchain records every transaction, ensuring transparency.
AI monitors the project’s progress and flags delays or cost overruns.
Social Media shares weekly updates, enabling public oversight and feedback.
Projected Benefits
If DOGE incorporates these technologies, it could achieve the following:


Cost Savings: Minimize fraud, waste, and inefficiency, potentially saving billions.
Increased Transparency: Build public trust by making government spending accessible and understandable.
Better Decision-Making: Leverage AI analytics to allocate resources more effectively.
Engaged Citizenry: Empower taxpayers to hold their government accountable.

Addressing Potential Concerns
Conflict of Interest
Critics question Elon Musk’s involvement given his companies’ federal contracts. DOGE must establish strict ethical guidelines and independent audits to avoid conflicts.

Implementation Costs
Deploying blockchain and AI at scale requires significant investment. However, the long-term savings and benefits justify the upfront expenses.

Data Privacy
Governments must ensure that citizen data remains secure and anonymized in blockchain and AI applications.


Conclusion: Reimagining Governance for the 21st Century
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) represents an opportunity to tackle the inefficiencies, mistrust, and waste that plague the U.S. federal government. While its current mandate is ambitious, the integration of blockchain, AI, and social media could elevate it into a groundbreaking force for government transformation.

Blockchain could serve as the backbone of accountability, providing an immutable and transparent record of every taxpayer dollar spent. AI would supercharge decision-making, enabling smarter, faster, and more precise allocation of resources. Meanwhile, social media would create a direct line of communication between the government and its people, fostering a new era of public engagement and trust.

Together, these tools have the potential to reshape governance entirely. They can eliminate fraud, ensure public oversight, and empower citizens with real-time insights into how their tax dollars are being used. By making government not only more efficient but also more inclusive and transparent, DOGE could become a beacon of innovation, showing the world what’s possible when technology meets public service.

The cost of implementing these technologies is far outweighed by the potential savings and societal benefits. In fact, failing to embrace them risks leaving the government trapped in outdated systems that no longer meet the needs of its citizens. Blockchain, AI, and social media aren’t just tools—they are the cornerstone of a modern, accountable, and efficient government.

As Musk and Ramaswamy under Trump leading the charge, they have a unique opportunity to trim waste and redefine governance in the 21st century. The question isn’t whether DOGE should embrace these technologies—it’s whether we can afford not to.Maybe they already are..who knows this is an exciting age of modern governance.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
downtownv, you post many informative articles that you obviously believe would be good for us to read here, but there is one simple thing you could do that would make that much easier:

Put space breaks between the paragraphs rather than just copying and pasting directly from the original source. Paragraph breaks that are usually present in original articles are very often not recognized by the forum software and everything runs together into the dreaded "wall of text."

FIFY, I didn't C&P from the original article I put it on a Word doc, removing pictures and related links. That doc has all the breaks. It seems that when I C&P that Word doc, it changes when I put it on an SF Post. I will pay closer attention to it going forward. My apologies for this occurrence.

https://x.com/VDHanson/status/1857579416471372198





Victor Davis Hanson
@VDHanson
Trump, His Disrupters, and a Chance to Return to Normalcy?

Many of Trump first-round picks share some common themes.

One, many, who were in the past victimized by government bullies and cowardly bureaucratic grandees, or proved sharp critics of the administrative state, are now, in karma-style, in charge of the very agencies that hounded him.

So, Elon Musk, perennial target of government regulatory functionaries, was once policed, but now he polices the bureaucratic police.

Robert Kennedy, Jr., proposed overseer of government health programs, was often blasted as a crank by the subsidized scientists and the administrators within HHS whom he will now direct.

Pete Hegseth fought the military DEI machinery while a solider in the ranks and wrote a book about the corruption of the Pentagon. He will now, if confirmed, run the Pentagon.

Tulsi Gabbard was improperly put on a national security travel watch list as a supposed security threat—and now will be a guardian of our security as Director of National Intelligence.

Tom Homan was derided by the Biden administration and its Homeland Security minions as a fanatic border hawk; now he will run ICE and deal with the detritus of Biden fanaticism on the border.

Two, none of these appointments are traditional swamp creatures. Few rotate from the think tanks. This time around there are no retired “Wise Men” or retired four-stars. Few are Uniparty magnificoes revolving back into high government from their DC university or New York corporate and investment waystations. None are DEI, cover-our-identity-politics-base candidates.

By design, their past government service resumes are thin—few past undersecretaries of these or special assistant to those. And there are not a lot of suffixed alphabetic letters or prefixed long-winded titles that adorn their names.

In other words, they are vaxed from the sort of acculturated administrative state mindset that has alienated and terrified the citizenry.

Three, they all share a reputation from the mainstream media, bicoastal elite, or administrative state guardians as a little “out there” or even “crazy” and “nuts”, whether RFK, Tulsi Gabbard, or Pete Hegseth. So, their opponents rightly fear they are immune from mainstream media disparagements, the usually leftwing generated hoaxes, and beltway tsk-tsk scorn.

Fourth and finally, they are not radicals or nihilists. Rather, they are reformers who are trying to trim or eliminate bloated government machinery, or return institutions and agencies to their normal functions and original missions. In contrast, the last few years of Biden governance chaos and near insurrection were abnormal—and dangerous.

Destroying the border and breaking the law to allow 12 million to enter illegally were nihilist.

Stealthily routing government cash, to circumvent the law, to a communist Chinese-run viral gain-of-function engineering lab is beyond the belief.

Creating a commissar system in the military that demanded ideological orthodoxy over meritocracy, or the Chairman of the JCS secretly communicating with his People’s Liberation Army counterpart to warn about his own commander-in-chief’s stability was insurrectionist.

Weaponizing the DOJ by performance-art swat home raids on opponents, and collusion lawfare waged by local, state, and federal indictments against a former president and presidential candidate were un-American.

Asymmetrical prosecutions and FBI fusion with social media to censor the news were sheer government anarchy.

There are legitimate questions about the confirmability of Matt Gaetz, or his prosecutorial experience, or some of his alleged past excesses, but his very accusers were mostly quiet about the weirdos, creeps, and revolutionaries in the Biden administration—accused of stealing women’s luggage at airports, or lying that a subordinate “racist” border patrol whipped in slave-master fashion innocent would-be immigrants, or trying to fix a felonious presidential son’s sentencing to avoid the accustomed legal consequences of his criminal behavior.

In sum, the currently loud censors have zero credibility given the unprofessional, weaponized, and nihilist examples they have bequeathed.

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Originally posted by pbslinger:
He's hitting them with so much they won't be able to develop successful defenses to all of it.

He has 2.5 months to get everything in order and if those in the know keep their mouths shut (unlike last time) Dems wont know what it taking place and without either House or Senate, need to wait at least two years to slow Trump down (or find some RINOs who are willing to potentially sacrifice their political career.