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@AntiWokeMemes Everything else

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@Garnet_2203 I thought this was a Babylon bee article

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@HotHooves71 @iAnonPatriot From California. Shocker.

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@iAnonPatriot Bring it on fuck boy you won’t make it long

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@CollinRugg @masslivenews Stay strapped or get clapped.

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@hritesh_singh @LeadingReport Go back to your own country and complain

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@Ed63512Edwin @GuntherEagleman @RepAlGreen What? Like the dems did in the 2020 election?

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@clownworld A dude

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@IanJaeger29 How about, NO.

[Not Jerome Powell @alifarhat79]

BREAKING: Ghislaine Maxwell’s new cell guard has been assigned

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@GeneralMCNews Did anyone expect any different?

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@TheAKGuy @davidhogg111 The most aggressive beta-male on the planet

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@GeneralMCNews The guy is the devil. Hopefully he is behind bars very soon.

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@TheAKGuy The definition of beta male

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@StupidTrumps @GeneralMCNews You keep saying “quit being gullible.” - YOU are the gullible one if you think that our tax dollars ARENT being wasted. If it smells like poop it’s probably poop, and this REAKS like a sewer. Sorry your girl lost the election. Time for the A team to take back over.

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@JosephFordCotto Yes. I’m sick of my tax dollars being wasted on you leftoids crazy shit. PBS and NPR should be privately funded. I’m sure SOROS is lining up ready to take over the reins.

[Richard Crowe @SocraticQuant]

Will @elonmusk
stay with @DOGE
beyond the end of May?

How could the @realDonaldTrump administrarion accomplish this?

If not, who will replace him?

A Special Government Employee (SGE) is a designation under U.S. federal law for individuals who are hired by the government to perform specific duties for a limited period, typically without the full obligations or benefits of a permanent federal employee.

The concept was established by Congress in 1962 under 18 U.S.C. § 202, primarily to allow the government to tap into private-sector expertise for short-term or intermittent roles without requiring individuals to sever ties with their private careers.

Key Features of an SGE:
Time Limit: An SGE is generally restricted to working no more than 130 days within a 365-day period. This cap distinguishes them from full-time employees and ensures their role remains temporary. Agencies can request exceptions, but this requires justification and approval.

Compensation: SGEs can be paid for their services, often at rates set by federal pay scales (e.g., up to the Executive Schedule Level IV, around $191,900 annually in 2025, prorated for their time).

However, some, like Elon Musk in his DOGE role, choose to serve without pay.

Appointment Process: Unlike many federal positions, SGE roles don’t require Senate confirmation, making them flexible for quick appointments. The hiring agency or the President can appoint them directly, often via executive order or administrative action.

Duties: SGEs are brought on for specific expertise or tasks—think scientists advising on a project, lawyers consulting on policy, or, in Musk’s case, a business leader tackling government efficiency. Their work is advisory or operational but often lacks independent decision-making authority unless explicitly granted.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest: SGEs are subject to federal ethics laws, but the rules are less stringent than for full-time employees. They must avoid conflicts between their government duties and private interests (e.g., Musk’s SpaceX contracts), but they aren’t required to divest assets or submit the same detailed financial disclosures as permanent officials. For SGEs serving 60 days or fewer, some restrictions are even lighter.

Examples: SGEs include consultants, advisory board members, or temporary aides. Historically, figures like scientists during the Apollo program or economic advisors in crises have filled such roles.

How It Applies to Elon Musk:
Musk’s role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), starting January 20, 2025, fits the SGE mold. He’s not a full-time fed—he’s expected to work up to 130 days, advising Trump on cutting government waste. He’s unpaid, has top secret clearance, and operates out of the White House, but his authority is limited to recommendations, not final decisions (Trump retains control). The 130-day limit points to a likely end date around May 30, 2025, unless extended, which aligns with the SGE framework’s flexibility for high-profile, short-term contributors.

In short, an SGE is a part-time government gig for specialists—less bureaucracy, focused impact, and a built-in expiration date. It’s how the feds borrow brainpower without a lifetime commitment.

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@Tailorsson @GeneralMCNews I’m sorry that you are such a moron

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@NachoQuixotic @GeneralMCNews Ain’t that the truth

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@johnnymaga Harry Sissypants is the epitome of a beta.