Summary
Elon Musk has accused the U.S. judiciary of an “attempted coup” after a federal judge upheld a restraining order preventing his government efficiency task force, DOGE, from accessing federal payment systems.
DOGE has faced lawsuits for attempting to bypass congressional oversight, purge civil servants, and shut down federal agencies.
Critics argue his claims ignore constitutional checks and balances.
Over 40 lawsuits challenge Trump’s orders, many paused pending judicial review.
I wonder where the delineation from psychopathy and just being an asshole really exist? To my knowledge psychopathy isn’t a clinically diagnosable personality disorder, as it seems to require some aspect of privilege to perpetuate without completely isolating yourself.
With the amount of dweebs who instantly become “psychopaths” the moment they receive an iota of power over people, it really makes me wonder how many people lack genuine empathy. Are these people just utilizing false empathy as a way to fit in prior to their position of power, or is power really just that damaging to the psyche?
It’s just kinda horrifying how many nerds become rapist, naunces, or fascist the moment they think no one can bully them anymore. Does society need some kinds of system where we deputize some kind of ethical gymbro to give these dudes swirlies when they get out of hand?
yes.
I guess we need to start a petition, and maybe some kind of sign up sheet for large ethical bullies?
and we gotta check in on them regularly to make sure they’re stayin’ ethical