Has Elon Musk just managed to buy the U.S. Government for the low, low price of $288 million in political donations?
That figure might be high for most of us, but for the world’s richest man, it’s pocket change. And that investment has already more than paid for itself. Musk’s net worth has increased far more than that since the November election.
Now that Musk has personal and specific information on each and every one of us, I’m sure he can find a way to make a profit on that too.
If this situation bothers you, please write to your…
… and urge them to do all in their power to Stop the Steal.
Barbara Halpern ~ Luray, Va.
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You know, I bet you are right, Barbara. He is only worth about 400 billion. If I were him, I would try identity theft, skimmers at gas pumps…anything to just help get by.
This situation should bother any American who values democracy and the constitution. Senators Kaine and Warner did an excellent tele town hall which allowed so many Virginians to be heard. A huge number of Americans and their families have already been negatively impacted by the illegal actions of President Musk and his sidekick. After contacting our MAGA congressman I learned he is onboard with everything going on. It’s sad that so many do not follow history or they would clearly be concerned.
What’s illegal about it? Has he been charged with a crime? Has he been arrested? Has any judge done anything except TROs? Please quote the section of the US Code that he is in violation of.
Robert, that is a stupid question! Of course not. But I am not in favor of President Musk’s unlawful takeover of our government operations so he and his lackeys can have their way with our systems. There are ways to make corrections and laws in a democracy and having a Nazi billionaire at the helm is not one of them.
Who decided that our neighbors who fix the trails in our National Park are somehow deep state enemies of the people? That is just nuts.
Who ordered that our fellow citizens who manage the programs keeping senior affordable housing in Stanley are worthy of contempt? That is dead wrong.
Who said that USDA employees who help Page farmers every day, without who they’d go out of business in a year, should be treated like thieves in the night?
Fat privileged billionaires who never lived pay check to pay check, that’s who.
And you think they care about you………
Have any of the services you referred to been cut at all or at risk of being cut? Please provide a reference. I would like to see where Trump or Musk has suggested cutting the services you’re claiming.
They were sure quick to get rid of that consumer financial protection agency eh? Don’t want anybody keeping the big banks from plundering the little guy. Billionaires helping billionaires. Deep State indeed.
Yes, and this is awful. We are definitely experiencing a constitutional crisis. Maybe when some of these illegal actions start to impact our rural community people living here will start to understand… but I doubt it. I saw a great video podcast today with Katie Couric and Heather cox Richardson. Definitely worth watching. Heather Cox Richardson is an historian and a self-declared “Lincoln Republican.”
George, there’s so much wrong with your comment. First, he fired 1000 from the USDA which is the department that includes the Forest Service. The National Parks are part of the Department of Interior. Also, the USDA is guilty of spending our tax dollars on DEI initiatives in Central and South America. Furthermore, the CFPB was, like most executive branch agencies fraught with overreach. These agencies have for decades now insisted upon developing “policy” and then enforcing it as enforcement is a primary role of the executive branch. The problem is that they cannot make policy that governs yours, mine or anyone else’s life. That is the sole job of the legislative branch. So technically, any policy the EPA or USDA or Department of Education makes, it is unconstitutional for them to enforce as we are a free people and the only laws we have to follow are the ones our elected legislators vote on. That is why Trump is eliminating jobs. They don’t actually do what they are suppose to be doing.
“George Damnsons” Your message above was from the Twilight Zone,but what do you think of this? EPA administrator Zeldin demands return of $20B in taxpayer money wasted by Biden administration
Robert Sanford, with all this money being recovered due to fraud and poor oversight, why do you think Trump wants a 4 trillion dollar increase in the debt ceiling??? Maybe to offset all the tax cuts he is planning that disproportionately affect the wealthiest among us?
Sherry Ford. There’s more behind it than a simpleton’s fascination with encouraging economic class warfare. Trump’s negotiating style is to provoke responses. I believe he needs the Treasury to not default because that would stymie investment and certainties needed for ordinary Americans to take advantage of all the waste fraud and abuse Musk and his department are finding and eliminating.
Robert Sanford, clearly Trump is not about waste and abuse. If he was he wouldn’t have cost taxpayers millions to send him to the superbowl (only to leave at halftime!). Trump is about a government takeover with a plan to turn us into a fascist country. He has already threatened congressional leaders with his fear tactics, taken over the media, partnered with other dictators, and already further enriched the pockets of himself and the richest men in our country by millions. Most Americans will ultimately lose out and nothing good can come of this. Don’t believe me, just study history and you will learn how this will end.
Sherry Ford. My opinion is that there’s no reasoning with you and that you are a disturbed person.
PS: Trump and Musk are working for us for free. Obama and Joe cost the taxpayers millions on “vacations” and psychiatric drugs.
What are you talking about?
You know, I bet you are right, Barbara. He is only worth about 400 billion. If I were him, I would try identity theft, skimmers at gas pumps…anything to just help get by.
This situation should bother any American who values democracy and the constitution. Senators Kaine and Warner did an excellent tele town hall which allowed so many Virginians to be heard. A huge number of Americans and their families have already been negatively impacted by the illegal actions of President Musk and his sidekick. After contacting our MAGA congressman I learned he is onboard with everything going on. It’s sad that so many do not follow history or they would clearly be concerned.
What’s illegal about it? Has he been charged with a crime? Has he been arrested? Has any judge done anything except TROs? Please quote the section of the US Code that he is in violation of.
“Barbara Halpern” If you’re not a communist Chinese troll you may be interested in this article. Obama and others getting kickbacks. https://nypost.com/2025/02/11/us-news/femas-troubling-history-of-misspending-taxpayers-cash/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
Sherry Ford. So you support fraud, waste, abuse and the enabling of mental illness? (Asking for a friend).
https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/us-news/trump-fires-usaid-inspector-general-after-critical-report-on-funding-freeze/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
Robert, that is a stupid question! Of course not. But I am not in favor of President Musk’s unlawful takeover of our government operations so he and his lackeys can have their way with our systems. There are ways to make corrections and laws in a democracy and having a Nazi billionaire at the helm is not one of them.
Sherry Ford. Hahahahahahahahahaha. Here’s Musk and Trump getting permission on yet another cost cutting iniative. https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/us-news/federal-judge-allows-trump-to-push-forward-with-buyouts-for-government-workers/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app So the federal judge, a Clinton appointee, is a Nazi and lacky of Trump??
Robert Sanford… LOL… just wait for it.. the joke will be on you.
Who decided that our neighbors who fix the trails in our National Park are somehow deep state enemies of the people? That is just nuts.
Who ordered that our fellow citizens who manage the programs keeping senior affordable housing in Stanley are worthy of contempt? That is dead wrong.
Who said that USDA employees who help Page farmers every day, without who they’d go out of business in a year, should be treated like thieves in the night?
Fat privileged billionaires who never lived pay check to pay check, that’s who.
And you think they care about you………
Have any of the services you referred to been cut at all or at risk of being cut? Please provide a reference. I would like to see where Trump or Musk has suggested cutting the services you’re claiming.
Today the National Parks fired 1,000 employees. For no reason related to job performance, no analysis of need, Just fired because Elon said so.
At USDA 3,400 fired. : https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/22387-mass-firings-strike-usda-across-agencies-including-field-staff
They were sure quick to get rid of that consumer financial protection agency eh? Don’t want anybody keeping the big banks from plundering the little guy. Billionaires helping billionaires. Deep State indeed.
Yes, and this is awful. We are definitely experiencing a constitutional crisis. Maybe when some of these illegal actions start to impact our rural community people living here will start to understand… but I doubt it. I saw a great video podcast today with Katie Couric and Heather cox Richardson. Definitely worth watching. Heather Cox Richardson is an historian and a self-declared “Lincoln Republican.”
George Damnsons. DOGE scores big court win, allowed access to data on 3 federal agencies. (US District Judge John Bates)
George, there’s so much wrong with your comment. First, he fired 1000 from the USDA which is the department that includes the Forest Service. The National Parks are part of the Department of Interior. Also, the USDA is guilty of spending our tax dollars on DEI initiatives in Central and South America. Furthermore, the CFPB was, like most executive branch agencies fraught with overreach. These agencies have for decades now insisted upon developing “policy” and then enforcing it as enforcement is a primary role of the executive branch. The problem is that they cannot make policy that governs yours, mine or anyone else’s life. That is the sole job of the legislative branch. So technically, any policy the EPA or USDA or Department of Education makes, it is unconstitutional for them to enforce as we are a free people and the only laws we have to follow are the ones our elected legislators vote on. That is why Trump is eliminating jobs. They don’t actually do what they are suppose to be doing.
“George Damnsons” Your message above was from the Twilight Zone,but what do you think of this? EPA administrator Zeldin demands return of $20B in taxpayer money wasted by Biden administration
Robert Sanford, with all this money being recovered due to fraud and poor oversight, why do you think Trump wants a 4 trillion dollar increase in the debt ceiling??? Maybe to offset all the tax cuts he is planning that disproportionately affect the wealthiest among us?
Do you have any proof that that is Trump’s goal? Why do you libs constantly spew your hatred filled opinions around with no evidence.
Believing that billionaires are fighting for the working class requires some level of delusion!
Sherry Ford. There’s more behind it than a simpleton’s fascination with encouraging economic class warfare. Trump’s negotiating style is to provoke responses. I believe he needs the Treasury to not default because that would stymie investment and certainties needed for ordinary Americans to take advantage of all the waste fraud and abuse Musk and his department are finding and eliminating.
Robert Sanford, clearly Trump is not about waste and abuse. If he was he wouldn’t have cost taxpayers millions to send him to the superbowl (only to leave at halftime!). Trump is about a government takeover with a plan to turn us into a fascist country. He has already threatened congressional leaders with his fear tactics, taken over the media, partnered with other dictators, and already further enriched the pockets of himself and the richest men in our country by millions. Most Americans will ultimately lose out and nothing good can come of this. Don’t believe me, just study history and you will learn how this will end.
Sherry Ford. My opinion is that there’s no reasoning with you and that you are a disturbed person.
PS: Trump and Musk are working for us for free. Obama and Joe cost the taxpayers millions on “vacations” and psychiatric drugs.