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The Peter Schiff Show Podcast
You Can't Have Government Programs Without Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Ep 1011
Feb 20, 2025
The discussion dives into the challenges of government waste with the DOGE initiative, comparing it to Reagan's efforts. Inefficiencies in social programs come to light, especially concerning Social Security. There's a critical view on how government welfare impacts family structures negatively. Rising inflation is analyzed alongside U.S. monetary policy, raising questions about the lack of audits on gold reserves. Schiff emphasizes the importance of investing in gold amid economic uncertainties and warns of the consequences of current fiscal policies.
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- Government programs are susceptible to inefficiency and fraud, as evidenced by payments to deceased individuals and lack of oversight.
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to reduce wasteful spending, identifying $114 billion in potential cuts to the federal budget.
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Impact of Government Spending and Waste
Government spending often leads to significant waste and inefficiencies, as there is little incentive for bureaucracies to operate efficiently. This lack of accountability allows for rampant misuse of funds, resulting in ineffective programs marked by fraud and abuse. For instance, at one point, checks were mailed to deceased individuals, highlighting how systems can fail without proper oversight. Consequently, a minimal fraction of savings from proposed efficiency initiatives may not sufficiently tackle the existing national debt, which is urgently escalating.
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