Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The Way Forward

Ocelot II

(122,615 posts)

3. My guess is that he wants to be able to route all government transactions

Reply to Tbear (Original post)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 11:18 AM

Sunday

through some kind of pipeline or system he owns so he can charge transaction fees for "processing" government payments - sort of like a massive PayPal for the government. Payees will get paid as usual, but Musk will get a little cut each time (which taxpayers will pay for). When you're very, very rich you never have enough money.

Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Arger68 Irish_Dem

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Tbear Sunday OP

I'm wondering if I should pay taxes this year Wicked Blue Sunday #1

Evil Geniuses gab13by13 Sunday #2

My guess is that he wants to be able to route all government transactions Ocelot II Sunday #3

TrumpenFuhrer is going to quickly rise up the all important Forbes Billionaire ranking. NoMoreRepugs Sunday #4

Indivisible Action Call tonight 8PM. How take action on funding freeze, other dictatorial actions. Amaryllis Sunday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Tbear Sunday #6

Musk bought the country. pandr32 Sunday #7