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		tnt128 on Feb 4, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The young, inexperienced engineers aiding DOGE or young folks are passionate, idealistic, lack real-world experience, and idolize heroes, which makes them perfect foot soldiers for carrying out tasks without questions.

WillyWonkaJr on Feb 4, 2025 | [–]

This is exactly what happened when Obama was elected, btw. Cult of personality is a dangerous thing from either end of the political spectrum.

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