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Re:DOGE has 'god mode' access to government data by alsoforgotmypwd on Thursday February 20, 2025 @01:05PM (#43118047)
Social Darwinistic systems are inherently unstable. People eventually get tired of corruption and being abused.
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Re:DOGE has 'god mode' access to government data by cindylmcindy on Thursday February 20, 2025 @01:13PM (#43118119)
In my experience, your statement is opposite of true. Hence the term, 'die hard fan'. In fact, the more fans get abused, the deeper their love and loyalty grow.
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Re:DOGE has 'god mode' access to government data by alsoforgotmypwd on Thursday February 20, 2025 @01:37PM (#43118361)
That's because many current regimes have exploited anocracy with the appearance of individual choice while manufacturing consent. Previously, it was done by force which is what doesn't scale.
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Re:DOGE has 'god mode' access to government data by cindylmcindy on Thursday February 20, 2025 @01:51PM (#43118543)
Give the people what they want.

If they want to be abused, then lean all the way in.

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