Leftist Protests getting violent

[Vambram]

GOP rep sounds alarm over Dems 'inciting far-left activists' after private luncheon protest turns physical

A disruption over cost-cutting efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) turned physical after protesters crashed a private event, according to video obtained by Fox.

www.foxnews.com

Is this really something that ought to be condoned or promoted by the Democratic Party?

 

[FireDragon76]

GOP rep sounds alarm over Dems 'inciting far-left activists' after private luncheon protest turns physical

A disruption over cost-cutting efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) turned physical after protesters crashed a private event, according to video obtained by Fox.

www.foxnews.com

Is this really something that ought to be condoned or promoted by the Democratic Party?

Just an attempt to distract from Elon Musk's terrorism and disregard for the rule of law.

 

[Vambram]

Just an attempt to distract from Elon Musk's terrorism and disregard for the rule of law.

Really?

 

[FireDragon76]

Really?

Yes, absolutely. Most of what Musk is doing in DOGE is unconstitutional, cruel, and barbaric. It has only the color of law.

Only Congress has power over appropriations to the various departments of the Executive branch.

From Microsoft Co-Pilot:

"Can the President decide to cut funding to the various branches of the executive, such as the Department of Education, without Congressional approval?"

"No, the President cannot unilaterally cut funding to executive branch departments like the Department of Education without Congressional approval. Congress holds the constitutional power of the purse, which means it is responsible for appropriating funds to federal agencies through legislation.
While the President can propose budget cuts in the annual budget request to Congress, those proposals are subject to Congressional review and approval. The President does have some discretion over how certain funds are spent, but reallocating or cutting funding in a way not authorized by Congress would generally require legislative action.
So, while the President can influence funding through proposals and administrative decisions, ultimate authority over federal funding rests with Congress. This system ensures a balance of power between the legislative and executive branches."

 

[Vambram]

Yes, absolutely. What Musk is doing in DOGE is unconstitutional, cruel, and barbaric. It has only the color of law.

What DOGE is doing is attempting to end waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers dollars.

 

[loveofourlord]

What DOGE is doing is attempting to end waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers dollars.

...if you believe that I got a bridge to sell you. Funny how he has to lie to claim that.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

I think both factions are outflanking reality a bit on this one...

Is the DOGE-approach the best or most prudent way to eliminate waste? I don't think so. I think the scalpel is better than the chainsaw.

But do I think Musk's approach is "barbaric terrorism", no... that's hyperbole.

The notion that we have to keep billions of dollars of frivolous programs active because they're joined at the hip with meaningful programs (and one political party refuses to detach the two by design) is unreasonable as well.

If everyone gets to attach whatever nonsensical stuff they want to something "noble" to make it "un-cuttable", then it's not hard to see why spending has exploded.

 

[Vambram]

...if you believe that I got a bridge to sell you. Funny how he has to lie to claim that.

I'm sorry that you appear to believe the lies being told by the leftist talking heads in the media and by the progressive left wing leaders of the Democratic Party.

 

[FireDragon76]

I think both factions are outflanking reality a bit on this one...

Is the DOGE-approach the best or most prudent way to eliminate waste? I don't think so. I think the scalpel is better than the chainsaw.

But do I think Musk's approach is "barbaric terrorism", no... that's hyperbole.

The notion that we have to keep billions of dollars of frivolous programs active because they're joined at the hip with meaningful programs (and one political party refuses to detach the two by design) is unreasonable as well.

If everyone gets to attach whatever nonsensical stuff they want to something "noble" to make it "un-cuttable", then it's not hard to see why spending has exploded.

What exactly is "nonsensical"? That's for Congress to decide, not a billionaire oligarch.

 

[Vambram]

What exactly is "nonsensical"? That's for Congress to decide, not a billionaire oligarch.

Unfortunately, Congress has refused to cut the waste, fraud, and the abuse of the taxpayers dollars.

 

[FireDragon76]

Unfortunately, Congress has refused to cut the waste, fraud, and the abuse of the taxpayers dollars.

Take it up with Congress?

 

[Servus]

GOP rep sounds alarm over Dems 'inciting far-left activists' after private luncheon protest turns physical

A disruption over cost-cutting efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) turned physical after protesters crashed a private event, according to video obtained by Fox.

www.foxnews.com

Is this really something that ought to be condoned or promoted by the Democratic Party?

Apparently it's not only approved by the Democratic party, it's being orchestrated by the highest level of the DNC.

Lawler's team, responding to the protest, pointed to comments by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., where he said that Democrats were sending people to Republican districts to oppose their policies and make them "face the consequences."

 

[FireDragon76]

Apparently it's not only approved by the Democratic party, it's being orchestrated by the highest level of the DNC.

Lawler's team, responding to the protest, pointed to comments by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., where he said that Democrats were sending people to Republican districts to oppose their policies and make them "face the consequences."

And that's supposed to mean what? Schumer is a hitman? C'mon, this is not Alex Jones, this is reality...

 

[Servus]

And that's supposed to mean what? Schumer is a hitman? C'mon, this is not Alex Jones, this is reality...

It means what I said. @Vambram asked if it should be condoned by the Democrat party, and I saw that apparently it is actually being orchestrated by the highest level of the Democratic party. The only conclusion I have to add to that is, it seems like Democratic party are continuing to shoot themselves in the foot. So if you want to argue with what I mean, it would be great if you argue with what I actually mean, rather than setting up a strawman to knock down.

 

[Pommer]

What DOGE is doing is attempting to end waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers dollars.

That’s the story that they tell.
You’ve taken their propaganda to heart. Just like they knew you would.

 

[FireDragon76]

That’s the story that they tell.
You’ve taken their propaganda to heart. Just like they knew you would.

No one is so blind and those who will not see.

 

[FireDragon76]

It means what I said. @Vambram asked if it should be condoned by the Democrat party, and I saw that apparently it is actually being orchestrated by the highest level of the Democratic party. The only conclusion I have to add to that is, it seems like Democratic party are continuing to shoot themselves in the foot. So if you want to argue with what I mean, it would be great if you argue with what I actually mean, rather than setting up a strawman to knock down.

Seems? Can you say "conjecture"? You have evidence of.... nothing.

Come back with something other than motivated reasoning, like actual evidence.

 

[Servus]

That’s the story that they tell.
You’ve taken their propaganda to heart. Just like they knew you would.

The propaganda is all the supposed nefarious ulterior motives and conspiracy theories that are supposed to be the "real" reason behind it.

 

[Servus]

Seems? Can you say "conjecture"? You have evidence of.... nothing.

Come back with something other than motivated reasoning, like actual evidence.

First apply that to your claim of "Just an attempt to distract from Elon Musk's terrorism and disregard for the rule of law". By your own edict, don't come back until you provide irrefutable evidence of that. And everything else you post as well. No opinions, no conjecture, no foregone conclusion, no analysis, only pure irrefutable rock solid evidence.

 

[FireDragon76]

First apply that to your claim of "Just an attempt to distract from Elon Musk's terrorism and disregard for the rule of law".

Several judges have already ruled that Musk's attempts to intimidate judges and destroy government agencies are illegal.