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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Subject: Who needs the IRS
Date: 03/17/25 8:43 AM
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Can't have a modern functioning government without taxation. But why should the billionaire job creators have to pay?

‘‘Delete’ is one of their favorite terms’: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season

What Happened: Musk’s unauthorized FAKE DOGE has seized control of the IRS, gutting the agency at the height of tax season. Musk operatives have fired thousands of workers, shut down taxpayer assistance offices, and are demanding access to sensitive tax data—including records that could be used to target immigrants and opposition. Internal turmoil is rising, with employees describing intimidation, mass firings, and confusion over who has the authority to make these changes.

Why It Matters: Trump and Musk are hollowing out the IRS to cripple its ability to function while laying the groundwork to weaponize taxpayer data against political opponents and immigrants. The agency funding the U.S. government is being systematically dismantled by an unelected billionaire gaining access to sensitive data.

Source: CNN
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