Thoughts on DOGE

'Maoism with American characteristics' has been noted by those with some literacy on the Cultural Revolution in China in 1960's-70's (lasted a decade...).

Destruction of the old was the purpose, with youthful cadres outside the bureaucratic system (therefore no stake) mobilised to do it. Comes with 'struggle sessions' too - the Elon 5 point email is similar ritual of submission.