The ReidOut with Joy Reid Growing protests over Elon Musk’s DOGE firings
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Feb 20, 2025 Rising protests highlight the discontent over mass firings under Elon Musk, with significant implications for public welfare. The impact of proposed tax cuts on the national deficit raises concerns about essential programs for vulnerable populations. Federal workers unite to advocate for their rights, pushing back against governmental shifts favoring the wealthy. Additionally, scrutiny intensifies on NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case, while Trump’s controversial comments on Ukraine stir international worries. The intertwining of politics, economy, and worker rights takes center stage.
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The Republican Playbook
- Republicans' consistent tactic is to create chaos to disguise their true goal: tax cuts for the wealthy.
- They employ tactics like demonizing foreign aid and overstating the cost of social programs.
Doge's Inflated Savings
- The Doge website, seemingly focused on savings, published a list of canceled contracts claiming $16 billion in savings.
- However, The New York Times revealed a significant error, overestimating one contract's value by a factor of 1000.
Gangster Capitalism
- Republicans are pushing tax cuts for the rich while cutting essential programs like Medicaid.
- These cuts disproportionately affect the middle class and the poor, furthering the wealth gap.