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DeSantis says as US president he would eliminate IRS, DoE (Energy & Education) & DoC(Commerce)
(www.theguardian.com)
The irony of the background saying Restore Sanity
this post was submitted on 16 Sep 2023
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Well, it’s a start. No money for federal judiciary, federal House, federal Senate, and eventually federal Presidency. And federal law enforcement, and federal military. News from the Florida Man
Removing the IRS so the poor could stop paying taxes (just like the ultra rich) would be great. Also, fuck DeSantis.
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Sure, just remove the department that manages the nations nukes, nbd.
Just have the nuclear weapons program under the department of housing and urban development.
Yep.. More evidence, not that we needed it, that he is a complete moron
It's so weird seeing the IRS as one of the more prominent victims of partisan polarization, especially with a ridiculous enough promise even we libertarian-minded folk tend to react along the lines of "whoah that's pretty crazy to jump to, the budget is a system that needs adjusted with care even if - especially if - that's your goal". It's as if he's trying to cater specifically to really dumb business owners.
I fail to see how rah rah DoE/DoC even makes sense as a campaign promise.
Ding-a-lings say the darndest things.
Everyone should treat this guy's ideas about how to run a government about as seriously as they would on fashion tips from ronnie - those white go-go boots were sure fashion-forward, LOL.
I become more and more convinced that DeSantis is to make Trump palatable again.
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How do you know a US president is lying?
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His lips are moving.
Some are able to write as well. Not all, really 😅
How will the government get money? I mean no IRS means no taxes.. right? Wut