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Noah - what are we doing here? What DOGE is doing when they "stop payments" to groups that Elon Musk personally dislikes, this isn't "a good idea" - it's *a crime*. DOGE is committing crimes. The crime is called impoundment, and it's in violation of Article I of the US Constitution. The executive branch has no authority to choose which parts of federal statues they want to follow. You can find plenty of scholarly articles by legal experts who can explain this.
If you want "singaporean style efficiency", great! Pass laws, amend the US Constitution most likely if you truly want the executive branch to have unilateral spending authority, and do it legally. I can't believe you're arguing for a lawless approach and in support of actual criminals.