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57 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Dec 2024 \ parent \ on: Bailing out a Sinking Ship with a Thimble - The Perils of Reforming Government Politics_And_Law
My sense is that the heads of DOGE, and many of the other nominees, fundamentally do not get it. This isn't the kind of problem where a group of heroes can swoop in and save the day.
Fix the incentives -> fix the problem.
One thing that would make an immediate and dramatic impact would be implemented financial bonuses for managers who reduce costs. Make it 1% of whatever savings they found, but still hold them accountable for whatever outputs they're responsible for.
I think they may get it. Vivek at least. But are just looking for wins where they can get them. I respect that for what it's worth.
But I agree, on the whole conservatives do not get how deep the rot is. They don't understand the fundamentals and the incentives.
Maybe this next four years will open more eyes to the level of rot.
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I agree that Vivek seems to get it, at least intellectually. I doubt he really grasps how intractable these agencies are, though. If he did, I think all of the efforts would be geared towards eliminating departments, agencies, and programs.
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Heads need to roll
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