hypothesis 2 days ago

> Fraud has already been posted everywhere ($55b and counting) so if you haven't seen it, you aren't looking.

Not too surprising to find another propaganda victim…

Here, I did your research for you:

> After correcting an apparent clerical error, it now shows $8.5 billion.

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5302705/doge-overstates...

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thr0w4w47 3 days ago

Frivolous spending != fraud.

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  • theultdev 2 days ago

    Is there a difference when it comes to the taxpayer?

    It's all waste. Fraud if there were kickbacks, we'll see about that.

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    • thr0w4w47 2 days ago

      Maybe there is no difference, but I think honest framing matters.

      > "Fraud has already been posted everywhere ($55b and counting)"

      I'm looking for some evidence to support your $55 billion fraud claim, not just $55 billion in waste. If it's been "posted everywhere", please link to it!

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      • theultdev 2 days ago

        > just $55 billion in waste

        "Just" lol. After a month.

        Replace the fraud w/ waste if that makes you feel better about the audit.

        I'm sure investigations will reveal fraud, it takes awhile to build a case.

        But even if there is zero fraud (fat chance), gotta love the savings from waste cuts!

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