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[AccessBlaster]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1893648545103638764

 

[Mike Krailo]

You could just see that truck drivers blood boiling. Of course that 5K isn't really going to be available anytime soon. Too much rock flipping going on to find all of the fraud.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

You could just see that truck drivers blood boiling. Of course that 5K isn't really going to be available anytime soon. Too much rock flipping going on to find all of the fraud.

Yep, but you know what, Mike? I'm watching that rock-flipping. I know it is going to reveal a train wreck somewhere in there, but I have to watch anyway. Sort of like morbid curiosity. You just KNOW it is going to be a disaster but you can't look away. Know what I mean?

 

[Mike Krailo]

I would love to be on the DOGE team uncovering all those golden nuggets of hidden taxes that can be reclaimed. Even if it's only a couple of years, that would be the highlight of my working career. I'm very curious about the methods employed to do all of this quickly and efficiently. AI has to be a major factor in finding it all quickly.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

One report that really got me salivating was about a bunch of money that was paid out by the Treasury Dept. with no ID on the (several) accounts - meaning it cannot be traced. To the total of about 4.7 Billion dollars. If THAT can be traced somewhere and tied appropriately to someone or some business, there will be a whole lot of 'splaining to do.

 

[Steve R.]

Will Democrats be howling over these (Starbucks) layoffs?
I doubt it.

Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations.

apnews.com

In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions.

“Our intent is to operate more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and drive better integration,” Niccol wrote in the letter.

Niccol sounds like Musk.

Here's a more expansive rundown courtesy of Grok. Again, any Democrats blustering about the hurt these layoffs are causing to the affected the employees?? If they aren't; then they have faux outrage that is based on vile anti-Republican rhetoric.

As of early 2025, several private companies across various sectors have announced significant employment reductions, reflecting efforts to streamline operations, cut costs, and adapt to economic conditions. Here’s a rundown of some notable examples based on recent developments:

• Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company has reduced its workforce by about 10%, impacting roughly 1,400 of its 14,000 employees. These cuts, affecting engineering, research and development, and program management roles, aim to boost manufacturing output and launch frequency, as stated by CEO Dave Limp.
• Chevron: The energy giant is slashing 15-20% of its global workforce, potentially affecting up to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026. This move is part of a cost-cutting strategy and to simplify operations following a major acquisition, according to Vice Chair Mark Nelson.
• Estee Lauder: The cosmetics company is implementing a “profit recovery and growth plan,” leading to layoffs of up to 7,000 positions. This restructuring seeks to revamp its operating model and regain sales momentum.
• JPMorgan Chase: The bank has initiated layoffs, starting with fewer than 1,000 workers in early 2025, with additional rounds planned throughout the year. These cuts are part of regular business assessments to recalibrate its workforce.
• Kohl’s: The retailer reduced its corporate workforce by 10% to enhance efficiency and profitability, with more than half of the reduction coming from closing open positions rather than direct layoffs.
• Meta: The tech giant, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is cutting approximately 5% of its workforce, targeting low-performing employees. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasized performance-based attrition and strategic hiring for 2025.
• Southwest Airlines: The budget airline announced a 15% reduction in corporate jobs, equating to about 1,750 roles, as part of a cost-reduction and organizational streamlining effort.
• Workday: This software company is laying off around 5% of its staff, roughly 900 employees, while prioritizing investments in AI and platform development, alongside bringing in new hires for strategic roles.
• Intel: The chipmaker is cutting 15,000 jobs, over 15% of its workforce, amid economic concerns and a push to capitalize on AI trends that have yet to prove profitable.
• CVS Health: The healthcare conglomerate is reducing its workforce by about 2,900 employees, less than 1% of its total staff, focusing on corporate roles to cut costs without impacting frontline workers.

These reductions span industries like tech, retail, energy, and aerospace, driven by factors such as cost management, shifts to AI, and responses to market volatility. Despite these cuts, some companies, like Meta and Workday, are simultaneously hiring for specific high-priority areas, indicating a strategic reallocation of resources rather than a complete pullback. This wave of layoffs, while significant, follows a broader trend where nearly 49,800 jobs were cut by U.S. companies in January 2025 alone, though that figure marked the lowest January total in three years.

 

[Mike Krailo]

One report that really got me salivating was about a bunch of money that was paid out by the Treasury Dept. with no ID on the (several) accounts - meaning it cannot be traced. To the total of about 4.7 Billion dollars. If THAT can be traced somewhere and tied appropriately to someone or some business, there will be a whole lot of 'splaining to do.

That one needs more investigation. Someone had to be involved with the transactions or the setting up of the transactions. But too little time to get bogged down. Need to flip as many rocks as possible within the window of time we have.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

That one needs more investigation. Someone had to be involved with the transactions or the setting up of the transactions. But too little time to get bogged down. Need to flip as many rocks as possible within the window of time we have.

That's exactly the right approach!! I hadn't realized that!!! If you get bogged down just chasing one or two things to prove a point, then all your effort is basically wasted!!!

In fact it would suit the opposition to get you to waste your time !!!

NO!! at this stage, like you say, every stone possible should be turned, because once they are turned, whether they can finish their investigations or not, in the time allotted is unimportant because once they are exposed, someone will pick up the threads, maybe next year or the year after or even in five years time.. Eventually level Headed and truth orientated reporters will arise out of the Ashes and they will conduct investigations themselves!!!

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

I wonder if they will find anything when they flip the gold bars? They might discover that the gold bars are polystyrene electroplated with gold!

 

[Thales750]

Will Democrats be howling over these (Starbucks) layoffs?
I doubt it.

Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations.

apnews.com

Niccol sounds like Musk.

Here's a more expansive rundown courtesy of Grok. Again, any Democrats blustering about the hurt these layoffs are causing to the affected the employees?? If they aren't; then they have faux outrage that is based on vile anti-Republican rhetoric.

They're (Starbucks) probably not doing an ideological witch hunt.

 

[AccessBlaster]

I'm sure the shadow government has made it clear to Trump exactly where the line is that he cannot cross.

 

[Steve R.]

They're (Starbucks) probably not doing an ideological witch hunt.

Please cite a memo from Musk stating that the target group are the Democrats.

 

[Isaac]

In fact it would suit the opposition to get you to waste your time !!!

EXACTLY what they often do. They will demand evidence and citations to "studies" (which most of them are about 10% as useful as they claim to be), for even things widely stipulated as known/true to begin with. Much like a lawsuit and discovery

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Please cite a memo from Musk stating that the target group are the Democrats.

The problem with assuming that Musk is against the Democrats is that he is, in essence a democrat, as is Donald Trump.. I doubt if either Musk or Trumps political stance has changed. What happened is the democratic party changed alienating sensible people like Musk & Trump....

 

[Isaac]

They're (Starbucks) probably not doing an ideological witch hunt.

I think it's , broadly speaking without agreeing with every single particular, but generally I think it's a good thing that Trump is rooting out money spent for the touchy feely stuff, and DEFINITELY good that he's rooting out money spent on gender disorders or privileged groups' celebrations, etc. etc. etc. You can see how a query at USAID with a few keywords would actually work pretty well!
Until, of course, as always, liberals invent a new term to describe each thing - which will be their main justification for it.

"People having sex with animals? That's not a disorder, there's a name for it after all, it's called flumerdejoskghp" !

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I wonder if they will find anything when they flip the gold bars? They might discover that the gold bars are polystyrene electroplated with gold!

I believe the weight difference when you pick them up would be an immediate clue.

 

[NauticalGent]

Being the sucker for conspiracy theories that I am, the last president that looked into Ft. Knox (Reagan), received a warning shot (literally) which promptly changed his mind. I guess if the Don gets one too then I may have to consider turning in my tin foil hat...

 

[moke123]

They're (Starbucks) probably not doing an ideological witch hunt.

And they are a business, not a government.

Probably preparing for the FO part of FAFO of Trump 2.0.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Being the sucker for conspiracy theories that I am, the last president that looked into Ft. Knox (Reagan), received a warning shot (literally) which promptly changed his mind. I guess if the Don gets one too then I may have to consider turning in my tin foil hat...

I thought he already had his warning shot, Butler, PA. Courtesy of the former administration.

 

[NauticalGent]

Different reason and this one wont miss...