Would this run on a MiSTer?

The purpose of DOGE is to move as much power and direct control to the executive branch, creating a dangerous imbalance of power. Yes, a monarchy or dictatorship is more efficient but it is also not great if you enjoy freedom.

(no console fiddling so far)

I'm running Bazzite right now. Feels a lot like Modern Windows without the bloat and it seems to handle settings much better.

I upgraded from a 2080 to a 4080 super and was blown away by how quiet (and cool!) it is.

Is that espresso? That crema looks fantastic.