In the wake of Elon Musk’s strategic staff reduction at Twitter, one can’t help but ponder the implications of applying a similar approach to the colossal entity that is the U.S. Government. Musk’s move, trimming 75% of Twitter’s workforce, has seemingly resulted in improved functionality, prompting contemplation on the prospect of a leaner, more efficient government.
Contrary to the idealized image of a limited federal government, the United States now boasts the largest government in world history. The statistics are staggering, with approximately 3 million federal government employees and a colossal expenditure of 6.13 trillion dollars in 2023—exceeding the GDP of almost every nation on Earth.
The expansive reach of government assistance programs encompasses over 70 million Americans on Social Security, 65 million on Medicare, 81 million on Medicaid, and 41 million on food stamps. This reality paints a picture of a nation where the majority of households are at least partially dependent on government support.
While the term “socialism” may not be embraced, the U.S. has inadvertently leaned towards this ideology. Attempting to revert to a smaller government system akin to that of a century ago would likely leave many Americans feeling ill-equipped to navigate life without significant government aid.
The Federal Government’s insatiable appetite for funds has led to an astronomical national debt, skyrocketing from 1 trillion dollars in 1980 to a staggering 34 trillion dollars today. Lisa Boothe emphasizes that the government’s centralization and size have compromised its ability to protect Americans’ interests, citing failures in border security, law enforcement, and the erosion of states’ rights, notably exemplified in Texas. The question lingers—could a more streamlined government model be the key to addressing the nation’s challenges?
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If Elon can fire 75% of Twitter and it runs better, imagine what would happen if we fired 85% of the US Government?
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 29, 2024
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"Government has become TOO CENTRALIZED and TOO BIG and has FAILED its interest in American's interests in protecting Americans," observes Lisa Boothe "Government FAILED to protect us from an INVASION, failed to enforce existing LAW, and now tries to undermine TEXAS's RIGHTS…" pic.twitter.com/gtZA39HHxd
— Star Ali Mistriel (@AliMistriel) January 26, 2024