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in2herbs

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5. There is a lot of discussion and emotional upset about DOGE having our personal information. This

Tue Mar 18, 2025, 03:49 PM

Mar 2025

breach of confidentiality is upsetting but in our everyday life in order to obtain a mortgage, car loan, new phone, connection to electrical services, bank accounts, medical care, etc., all oligarchs in charge of corporate entities that we turn to for these "necessities" already have this information.

What kind of information does DOGE have that the oligarchs in charge of these corporate entities do not already have?

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AP: Federal judge rules USAID dismantling likely violated the Constitution, blocks DOGE from further cuts [View all] Dennis Donovan Mar 2025 OP

ohh! good! Does this really mean they will stop? FirstLight Mar 2025 #1

There is a lot of discussion and emotional upset about DOGE having our personal information. This in2herbs Mar 2025 #5

...I didn't even think about the credit stuff...but yeah... FirstLight Mar 2025 #6

most companies don't have our income tax data (from IRS) or personal health info (from Medicare/Medicaid) LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #14

They have our income data and data related to our household expenses and from this they create one's in2herbs Mar 2025 #24

Corporate entities that we give info to are one thing. Bunch of young, naive, maybe criminal hackers having that info... Attilatheblond Mar 2025 #19

When the corporations that have our private info is hacked how often are citizens advised of in2herbs Mar 2025 #25

Actually, seems those instances get reported in media often, even corporation letters to those breeched get sent out Attilatheblond Mar 2025 #31

Yes, the hacking/theft is reported, but are the identities of the hackers/thieves reported??? in2herbs Mar 2025 #32

The problem isn't that they have the info. BonnieJW Mar 2025 #20

I agree - the problem is what they do with it. But given that we haven't been able to control the invasion of our in2herbs Mar 2025 #28

Exactly! And we have no idea who they are. Attilatheblond Mar 2025 #34

All these entities have SOMETHING moonbeam23 Mar 2025 #23

If you pay bills on line, these corporations have your bank account information. nt in2herbs Mar 2025 #26

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They are keeping their powder dry, while MAGA Mike consults the FOTUS. madinmaryland Mar 2025 #9

What good is dry powder when you keep giving away your guns? Think. Again. Mar 2025 #10

Exactly. I use that phrase (keeping their powder dry) as a derogatory comment. madinmaryland Mar 2025 #13

No--- simple fact is they can't impeach until they hold the House majority LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #16

Any member can bring an impeachment resolution any time they want... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #21

come on-- they can't impeach until they hold the House majority LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #15

Any member can submit an impeachment resolution any time... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #22

The cost of re-installing the USAID building lettering should come out of Musk's pocket. SunSeeker Mar 2025 #3

yeah, that particular act totally pissed me off! LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #17

Well, Elon can certainly be arrested for contempt if he defies a court order. He's not Trump. Walleye Mar 2025 #4

Trump controls the forces that would arrest Musk. Celerity Mar 2025 #12

in theory! LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #18

We need lawsuits against Musk and Doge. pandr32 Mar 2025 #7

We need impeachment hearings against the president who told them to do it. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #11

Kyle Griffin: Judge Chuang: Trump admin's "actions harmed not only Plaintiffs, but also the public interest Dennis Donovan Mar 2025 #8

NOW HEADS WILL ROLL!!! progressoid Mar 2025 #27

Of course they did! Elon and Trump are criminals and traitors! Initech Mar 2025 #29

Hey Judge here's a message for ya from the felon Beachnutt Mar 2025 #30

Let's try not to be too pessimistic about this senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #33

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This ruling is exactly what seemed obvious us, as we watched in horror, while it all played out. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #36

The ketchup is gonna fly! Swede Mar 2025 #37