The situation described in the quote about Elon Musk's private server being attached to a government network is reminiscent of the adage, "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander." This saying aptly captures the irony and apparent double standard in the current scenario[4][6].

This proverb suggests that what is considered appropriate for one person or group should be equally acceptable for another. In this context, it highlights the contrast between the Republican party's strong criticism of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State and their apparent silence regarding Elon Musk's similar actions[6][8].

The quote points out the perceived hypocrisy, as Republicans who were vocal about Clinton's email practices seem to be notably quiet about Musk's installation of a private server on government networks, despite the potential security risks and privacy concerns it raises[1][2][3].

This situation exemplifies how political perspectives can shift based on who is involved, rather than maintaining consistent principles across different cases involving similar actions.

The expression "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander" uses "sauce" to mean that what is suitable or acceptable for one should be equally so for another. The saying means that what is appropriate in one case is also appropriate in another.

The etymology of the phrase dates back to the 1670s and figuratively uses "goose" and "gander" to represent women and men. Literally, it meant that the same sauce works for both a cooked goose, regardless of sex.

Nobody is above the law.
#4 | Posted by BellRinger

Except Trump, right? Just ------- say it for once.

That's not even recent. I'm sure it's much worse after COVID.
#16 | Posted by BellRinger

By your MAGA calculations, does it add up to half?

Everything Musk wanted out of that database is now his. Ironically, Musk minions used a private server to do it.

Any DR resident cultists willing to explain how Musk minions use of a private server in this case is perfectly okay, but Hillary's use was considered treason in the eyes of cultists?

Trump and his cultists are attempting to force the world's population into believing an alternate reality.

COME ON AND JOIN THE CULT EVERYONE!

#99 | Posted by BellRinger

Please explain how DEI is a grift. And be ------- specific for once.

Why don't you tell us some more about how much a a pure angel Hunter Biden is.
#105 | Posted by BellRinger

Hunter Biden is or was POTUS? Your fascination with the guy is truly curious. What is going on? Why would you compare HB and Trump like this? HB's corruption puts the nation at the same level of risk as Trump?

JFC you're dumb.

Swallow it.

The only issue I have with that is the underlying implication that none of those things would have happened were it not for the Dept of Ed.
#10 | Posted by BellRinger

Yet those things happened and it was because of the Dept of Ed. You offer nothing but speculation. Excuse me when I take your issue with a grain of salt.

Can't even provide a hypothetical of how any of those things would have happened without the Dept of Ed? No examples to consider? Just "There's no reason to believe those things would not have happened had it not been for the Dept of Ed"?

Why can't you EVER provide any specifics? What happened to you that makes you so intellectually lazy?

#8 | Posted by Bluewaffles

And the fact you now only support, but celebrate, said scenario makes you truly deplorable, cultist.

Swallow it.

The U.S. Department of Education has provided several positive impacts for American citizens since its establishment as a Cabinet-level agency in 1980. These impacts include:

1. Financial support for education: The Department distributes financial aid to eligible applicants for early childhood, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education[1][2]. This includes grants, loans, and work-study assistance to more than 12 million postsecondary students[1].

2. Promoting educational excellence: The Department works to foster educational excellence and ensure equal access to education for all students[1]. It develops policies, administers programs, and enforces federal education laws to improve the quality of education nationwide[2].

3. Data collection and research: The Department oversees research on various aspects of education, collects data on trends, and identifies best practices in education[2]. This information is disseminated to educators, policymakers, parents, and the public to help improve educational outcomes.

4. Civil rights enforcement: The Department enforces five civil rights statutes to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age[2]. This helps protect the rights of vulnerable populations and promotes equity in education.

5. Student aid programs: The Department administers federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, which provide need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students[5]. These programs help make higher education more accessible and affordable for many Americans.

6. Support for disadvantaged students: Through programs like Title I, the Department provides additional funding and resources to support disadvantaged students and schools in low-income areas[7].

7. Promoting educational choice: The Department has worked to expand educational options for families, including support for charter schools and school choice programs[7].

While the Department of Education has faced criticism and challenges, these positive impacts demonstrate its role in supporting and improving education for U.S. citizens.

What has actually is that liberals have gained the reins of our education system and their influence is a direct result of the state of our Public School systems.
#74 | Posted by MSgt

The U.S. Department of Education has provided several positive impacts for American citizens since its establishment as a Cabinet-level agency in 1980. These impacts include:

1. Financial support for education: The Department distributes financial aid to eligible applicants for early childhood, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education[1][2]. This includes grants, loans, and work-study assistance to more than 12 million postsecondary students[1].

2. Promoting educational excellence: The Department works to foster educational excellence and ensure equal access to education for all students[1]. It develops policies, administers programs, and enforces federal education laws to improve the quality of education nationwide[2].

3. Data collection and research: The Department oversees research on various aspects of education, collects data on trends, and identifies best practices in education[2]. This information is disseminated to educators, policymakers, parents, and the public to help improve educational outcomes.

4. Civil rights enforcement: The Department enforces five civil rights statutes to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age[2]. This helps protect the rights of vulnerable populations and promotes equity in education.

5. Student aid programs: The Department administers federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, which provide need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students[5]. These programs help make higher education more accessible and affordable for many Americans.

6. Support for disadvantaged students: Through programs like Title I, the Department provides additional funding and resources to support disadvantaged students and schools in low-income areas[7].

7. Promoting educational choice: The Department has worked to expand educational options for families, including support for charter schools and school choice programs[7].

While the Department of Education has faced criticism and challenges, these positive impacts demonstrate its role in supporting and improving education for U.S. citizens.

mandate more inclusion of white players at the expense of black players.
#89 | Posted by BellRinger

No it wouldn't. You still have no idea WTF you're talking about.

#85 | Posted by BellRinger

There's a difference between "audit" and "control." Do you know the difference?

I'm being serious.
#79 | Posted by BellRinger

Elon Musk, through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has rapidly taken control of several key government agencies and systems:

1. Treasury Department: DOGE has gained access to the Treasury's payment system, which manages trillions in payments annually, including Social Security checks and federal salaries[3].

2. Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Musk's team has taken control of OPM's computer system, locking out regular employees and gaining access to sensitive information on millions of government employees[4].

3. General Services Administration (GSA): DOGE representatives have reportedly "taken over" the GSA, seeking access to internal systems, laptops, and information about contracts and financial flows[4].

4. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): Musk has called for USAID to be shut down, and the agency's website has been removed[4].

5. White House Office of U.S. Digital Service: This office has been officially taken over by Musk's group and renamed[7].

6. Small Business Administration (SBA): DOGE has gained access to all SBA systems, including human resources, contracts, and payment systems[1].

7. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: DOGE has reportedly gained access to this agency, which handles contracts totaling $1 trillion[2].

In total, Musk and his team have accessed at least 11 agencies, including the Education Department, FAA, and FBI[2]. This takeover gives DOGE access to critical government payment systems, personnel information, and sensitive data of millions of Americans[1][2][4].

#2 | Posted by jpw

At this rate, they'll actually carve Trump's fat pigface onto Mount Rushmore.

This is the corporate raider strategy kicking into high gear.

The US has a lot of valuable assets. The plan is to get into office, sell the assets to oligarchs at pennies on the dollar. This way, the oligarchs have all of the assets and the public is left with all of the debt.

This is a criminal conspiracy to strip the shared wealth that all Americans have in their country and hand it off to a select few.

In this specific case, the practice could also be termed "privatization for profit" or "predatory privatization." It involves the sale of public assets to private interests, who then lease them back to the government at inflated rates, essentially creating a rent-seeking situation.

You cultists are such fnkcin' suckers.

"Trust me bro!" -AIG in 2007

"Trust me bro!" -Bush administration claiming WMD existed in Iraq

"Trust me bro!" - James Clapper denying the NSA was collecting data on Americans

JFC you cultists are such suckers:

#66 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

The Civil War did not end slavery. Read the 13th Amendment and try again.

Duly noted.
#58 | Posted by gracieamazed

Like you actually give a ----, GRACIE.

Get the ---- over yourself.

Swallow it.

They THRIVE on that. Sadly.
#78 | Posted by LauraMohr

It's outright sadism. That part of the GOP is chock full of sadists. I imagine that circle overlaps with the racist part of the GOP on the GOP personality vendiagram.

Dept of Ed has become federal government over reach moron.
#52 | Posted by fishpaw

It what way, moron? Be specific or STFU

#49 | Posted by fortfisher

Enough with your homoerotic fantasies, already.

#74 | Posted by shrimptacodan

"Americans like Trump because he tells it like it is."

"No, no, no, he didn't mean it like that. What he meant was..."

JFC you people get conned over and over.

Swallow it.