United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE

Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by SecretDreams on Monday January 20, 2025 @09:56PM (#42775948)

Unfortunately, most nations aren't insulated from the consequences of what America has decided to do to itself.

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Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by sho_hn on Monday January 20, 2025 @09:59PM (#42775981)

With the US freely surrendering much of its soft power to China and Russia (e.g. by exiting the WHO, ...), I suppose it'll a bit more insulated.

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Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by 1116574 on Monday January 20, 2025 @10:32PM (#42776247)

WHO wasn't supposed to be a tool of soft power, and the fact it turned to one makes the decision to leave it all more valid. What soft power does a healthcare organisation provide, that couldnt be better served by your own means?

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Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by SecretDreams on Monday January 20, 2025 @10:37PM (#42776299)

How do you feel about something like the International Atomic Energy Agency?

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Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by sho_hn on Monday January 20, 2025 @10:48PM (#42776401)

Showing up to do work is how you wield soft power nonetheless, even if it's a side effect.

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Re:United States Digital Service Renamed to DOGE by Sammi on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @08:24AM (#42779828)

I think you're confusing soft power with hard power.

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