"...as their entry into our workplaces and data systems would be detrimental to the interests of all US citizens."

But alas, Trump and Musk only want freedom for themselves, not for everyone else.

"We will impose tangible and significant consequences on those responsible for the DOGE's transgressions, some of which may include the blocking of property and assets, as well as the suspension of entry into our places of work, and our data systems of DOGE officials, employees, and agents...

"We remain committed to accountability and to the peaceful cultivation of civic order, but the DOGE and members of the Trump Administration must respect the decision of the American people not to subject ourselves to the DOGE's jurisdiction, consistent with our rights under the constitution.

"The people of the US unequivocally opposes and expects our elected officials to oppose any DOGE actions against our basic rights and protections, or the elimination of agencies or departments already created and funded by law...

"...infringe upon the safety and freedom of the United States and its citizens. Furthermore, the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 551–559) protects established agencies, departments, and career employees against capricious retaliation and elimination without due process...

"...US Federal Employees and aid recipients set a dangerous precedent, directly endangering current and former US government personnel, including active service members of the National Parks, by exposing them to harassment, abuse, and possible arrest. This malign conduct in turn threatens to...

"...as the DOGE does not have the Article I powers over allocation of government funds or the creation of bureaus and offices. The Constitution never recognized the DOGE's authority, and the separation of powers is a cornerstone of our democracy. The DOGE's recent actions against...

"...legitimate basis, asserted jurisdiction over and opened preliminary investigations concerning personnel of the United States, and has further abused its power by issuing baseless threats of arrest to those covering its proceedings. The DOGE has no jurisdiction over the federal workforce..."

"I, JOSHUA J. JIRAFFE, citizen of the United States of America find that find that the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), as established by the Trump Administration, has engaged in illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our civil servants. The DOGE has, without a...

Now you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent by snitching. And it sets off a race to snitch on somebody so you aren't left the only one who hasn't proven your loyalty. This is exactly how they carry out purges.

Don't get caught thinking you are still protected by the old rules.

All joking aside, I think this does provide a fascinating window into how the far right in the west presumes Islamic law works the same as Christian fundamentalism, through direct personal interpretations of foundational texts.

LOL, it would be useful if these guys included the isnad of their fiqh so we could evaluate the authority of their interpretations of the Hadith. Because I'm pretty sure that "Stephen Crowder and some rando anon acocunt on twitter" aren't the most prestigious lines of jurisprudence in Islam.

If you want to understand what I'm concerned the Trump Administration will do to oppress opposition, just go learn about the Chicago Police Department's Homan Square Facility.

Things are going to be much simpler than you imagine, and having the legal right to operate a signal jammer won't help you.

The value in understanding state surveillance capabilities is not to make yourself safe through countersurveillance, but to understand that you simply do not have the privacy you think you do, and that you should always live your life as if what you are doing is public, because it is.