Will DOGE Do This? Famed Economist Breaks Down How to Take a Sledgehammer to the Deep State

Will DOGE Do This? Famed Economist Breaks Down How to Take a Sledgehammer to the Deep State: 

Furthermore, just how serious this commission is remains to be seen. Yes, both Musk and Ramaswamy have put their careers on the line to make a political stand, and Musk in particular has put serious pressure on Republicans to reject a larded-up continuing resolution to keep the government open. However, the fact that DOGE’s acronym itself is a meme — so seldom a good sign when Elon is involved, it must be noted — makes one wonder whether this is just another way for Republicans to make empty promises to slash big government while sustaining it through compromises and backsliding.

Thus, if DOGE is going to be effective, it’s going to have to be brutal. Like, Milton Friedman brutal.