Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy do not care whether the stories they tell about agencies are true. They’re useful for whipping up hostility to government so that regulations can be cut and the rich can do what they want.

Summary

Billionaires like Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy are spreading false claims to discredit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency protecting consumers from fraud and abuse.

Andreessen falsely accused the CFPB of politically motivated “debanking,” despite no evidence.

This rhetoric aligns with the “DOGE” project, led by Musk and Ramaswamy, which aims to slash government regulations and programs under the guise of efficiency.

Critics warn this effort will harm public services, benefit billionaires, and push privatization at the expense of ordinary Americans.

  • @braddEnglish
    0•1 month ago

    Someone else brought up 1776.

    • Flying Squid
      2•1 month ago

      Cool. That doesn’t change my point since you’ve been defending the concept not caring about governments post-feudalism.

      • @braddEnglish
        -1•1 month ago

        You are not obligated to reply, you’re free to go.

        • Flying Squid
          3•1 month ago

          I’m also free to stay and continue to reply if I’m enjoying myself. Which I am. If you don’t want to discuss this, take your own advice.