1550nm
@1550nm.bsky.social
Data enthusiast with interest in deep-diving open-source datasets. I have training in physical sciences and machine learning, work in a technology-focused industry, and have knowledge of national and computer security. American, centrist politically.
Concerned on the impact of DOGE cuts to the economy? You should be. Here is a breakdown by congressional district - totals in $M. While DC,VA,and MD are heavily represented, there's a lot of red states here too.
Concerned? Contact your representatives!
Concerned? Contact your representatives!
February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Concerned on the impact of DOGE cuts to the economy? You should be. Here is a breakdown by congressional district - totals in $M. While DC,VA,and MD are heavily represented, there's a lot of red states here too.
Concerned? Contact your representatives!
Concerned? Contact your representatives!
**This plot is based on my own analysis of data from Doge.gov**
"Savings" by district: Perhaps MAGA feel they can cut these contracts because they are performed in mostly blue states. Debatable.
Let's hear from voters in Virginia, Nebraska, Alaska, Colorado, and Alabama about these cuts.
"Savings" by district: Perhaps MAGA feel they can cut these contracts because they are performed in mostly blue states. Debatable.
Let's hear from voters in Virginia, Nebraska, Alaska, Colorado, and Alabama about these cuts.
February 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
**This plot is based on my own analysis of data from Doge.gov**
"Savings" by district: Perhaps MAGA feel they can cut these contracts because they are performed in mostly blue states. Debatable.
Let's hear from voters in Virginia, Nebraska, Alaska, Colorado, and Alabama about these cuts.
"Savings" by district: Perhaps MAGA feel they can cut these contracts because they are performed in mostly blue states. Debatable.
Let's hear from voters in Virginia, Nebraska, Alaska, Colorado, and Alabama about these cuts.
**This is based on my analysis of DOGE data, from DOGE.gov**
Update on USAID cuts: This hurts even MAGA objectives(Latin America for re-settlement of migrants)
Who does this help, other than BRICS-affiliated Russia (proxies in Europe in Europe, Z in Africa), or China (Belt and Road initiative)?
Update on USAID cuts: This hurts even MAGA objectives(Latin America for re-settlement of migrants)
Who does this help, other than BRICS-affiliated Russia (proxies in Europe in Europe, Z in Africa), or China (Belt and Road initiative)?
February 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
**This is based on my analysis of DOGE data, from DOGE.gov**
Update on USAID cuts: This hurts even MAGA objectives(Latin America for re-settlement of migrants)
Who does this help, other than BRICS-affiliated Russia (proxies in Europe in Europe, Z in Africa), or China (Belt and Road initiative)?
Update on USAID cuts: This hurts even MAGA objectives(Latin America for re-settlement of migrants)
Who does this help, other than BRICS-affiliated Russia (proxies in Europe in Europe, Z in Africa), or China (Belt and Road initiative)?
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, he is not the administrator of the special agency tasked with streamlining the federal government.
WATCH: White House refuses to 'reveal' DOGE administrator during briefing
PBS News White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a news briefing about the identity of DOGE’s administrator. The White House named Amy Gleason after ...
www.pbs.org
February 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, he is not the administrator of the special agency tasked with streamlining the federal government.
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I thought this interview with tech-leader-turned-Trump-backer Marc Andreesen was both fascinating and deeply disturbing. One of his assertions is that voters will support eviscerating special ed funding a la DOGE when they realize what a scam it is. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/o...
January 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I thought this interview with tech-leader-turned-Trump-backer Marc Andreesen was both fascinating and deeply disturbing. One of his assertions is that voters will support eviscerating special ed funding a la DOGE when they realize what a scam it is. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/o...
While DOGE apparently has not had time to update the questionable "Wall of Savings" in over a week, they have added additional pages to question the basic function of government.
I love this gem - I wonder why they chose to compare 2024 spending to (checks notes) 2019?
What happened after that? 😆
I love this gem - I wonder why they chose to compare 2024 spending to (checks notes) 2019?
What happened after that? 😆
February 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
While DOGE apparently has not had time to update the questionable "Wall of Savings" in over a week, they have added additional pages to question the basic function of government.
I love this gem - I wonder why they chose to compare 2024 spending to (checks notes) 2019?
What happened after that? 😆
I love this gem - I wonder why they chose to compare 2024 spending to (checks notes) 2019?
What happened after that? 😆
Vast majority of USAID cuts from Africa, including (ironically) Elon's home country. Common thread: Russia strategic. Russia seeks a puppet in Moldova, SA is BRICS already, and Africa is targeted by Russia (militarily) and China (Belt and Road initiative).
This is just taking out the competition.
This is just taking out the competition.
February 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Vast majority of USAID cuts from Africa, including (ironically) Elon's home country. Common thread: Russia strategic. Russia seeks a puppet in Moldova, SA is BRICS already, and Africa is targeted by Russia (militarily) and China (Belt and Road initiative).
This is just taking out the competition.
This is just taking out the competition.
Why's DOGE so quiet?
"Last updated February 17, 2025. This will initially be updated twice per week" --> DOGE has had no new "savings" for over 1 week.
"Wall of Receipts. A transparent account of DOGE's findings and actions" --> $55B? Where's the math?
DOGE: as transparent as a brick wall.
"Last updated February 17, 2025. This will initially be updated twice per week" --> DOGE has had no new "savings" for over 1 week.
"Wall of Receipts. A transparent account of DOGE's findings and actions" --> $55B? Where's the math?
DOGE: as transparent as a brick wall.
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Why's DOGE so quiet?
"Last updated February 17, 2025. This will initially be updated twice per week" --> DOGE has had no new "savings" for over 1 week.
"Wall of Receipts. A transparent account of DOGE's findings and actions" --> $55B? Where's the math?
DOGE: as transparent as a brick wall.
"Last updated February 17, 2025. This will initially be updated twice per week" --> DOGE has had no new "savings" for over 1 week.
"Wall of Receipts. A transparent account of DOGE's findings and actions" --> $55B? Where's the math?
DOGE: as transparent as a brick wall.
Here's claimed DOGE savings ('Total Base and Excercised Options Value') -- $8,742,416,139 total, probably ~$4.4B in possible "savings".
Top 20 affected companies below, mostly USAID
One stands out: Leidos, responsible for IT upgrades for Social Security. Why - doesn't Elon hate SSA's IT?
Top 20 affected companies below, mostly USAID
One stands out: Leidos, responsible for IT upgrades for Social Security. Why - doesn't Elon hate SSA's IT?
February 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Here's claimed DOGE savings ('Total Base and Excercised Options Value') -- $8,742,416,139 total, probably ~$4.4B in possible "savings".
Top 20 affected companies below, mostly USAID
One stands out: Leidos, responsible for IT upgrades for Social Security. Why - doesn't Elon hate SSA's IT?
Top 20 affected companies below, mostly USAID
One stands out: Leidos, responsible for IT upgrades for Social Security. Why - doesn't Elon hate SSA's IT?