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Why the “DOGE Dividend” Polls Well — and Why it Shouldn’t (www.stephensemler.com)
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The promise of a DOGE dividend is built on several lies and misconceptions:

  1. The Amount Promised
  2. The Funding Source
  3. Who Gets the Dividend

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[–] ActuallyGoingCrazy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

I see it as essentially a bribe to their voter base. "Keep us in power to keep fucking shit up and we'll cut you a check!"