A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’
Naming DOGE an “insider threat”, and treating them as such, is about the most accurate thing I can think of.
Strangely, a lot I agreed with in the last week from Marginal Revolution - not always the case.
The Afrikaner exception - Marginal REVOLUTION
Yep. “the symbolism here can only be described as…grotesque.”
Lift the Ban on Supersonics: No Boom - Marginal REVOLUTION
The technology here is very interesting. While I think it is probably overhyped a bit - there will still be plenty of noise - I agree that we should lift the ban and let the technology move forward.
Protection against asteriod strikes - Marginal REVOLUTION
I expect, like most such risks, this one will diminish and become zero by the time we get to 2032. Still pretty interesting (and terrifying) to learn about. As this says, the chance is no worse than drawing three of a kind in a standard five card poker draw.
Why it is hard for the Executive to disobey the judiciary - Marginal REVOLUTION
Some really good points on the economic incentives for Musk and Trump to obey the judiciary. Self-interest always seems to win over principles with these folks. While that’s disappointing, it actually gives me hope for the moment.
Steel Tariffs in Two Pictures - Marginal REVOLUTION
This is what tariff’s actually do. (insert facepalm)