De-Obfuscating DOGE Doublespeak
As Anne Applebaum writes, "Government Efficiency" has nothing to do with Musk's mission. Nor is DOGE a government department, those being created by Congress. "Of" is the only truthful part of a name that is otherwise pure doublespeak, like so much of what we hear from King Donald and his court.
Straight Talk
Musk's quasi-agency needs a new name to convey the team's true purpose and mission!
DOGE's true mission | Credit: Mike Luckovich
DOGE Renaming Suggestions
By CoPilot
I know, it would have been more ironic to ask xAI!
Me: Given that the "department of government efficiency" (a.k.a. "DOGE") is neither an actual department created by Congress, nor is its mission about governmental efficiency, what would be a better name, with a clever acronym, that reflects the true nature and purpose of Musk's team to usurp and consolidate government power?
CoPilot: Sounds like you're on the hunt for something that captures the essence and irony of the situation. How about "Government Reorganization and Adjustment Team" (GREAT)? The name subtly hints at an ambitious goal without directly stating any controversial intentions. Plus, who doesn't love a bit of irony in their acronyms? 😄 Or we could go with "National Initiative for Governing and Unifying State Holdings" (NIGH), implying that things are happening under the cover of night, so to speak. How do those resonate with you, or shall we brainstorm more?
Me: Those are good suggestions, but they still mask the subversive nature of these insurrectionists. I would like a name that highlights the deliberate and destructive mission of a team that seeks to end all oversight of billionaires and dictators.
CoPilot: Got it—something that hits closer to home and unveils their true intentions. How about "Billionaire Elite Oligarchs Neutering Democracy" (BEOND)? The acronym hints at going "beyond" traditional oversight and paints a clear picture of their aims. Another option could be "Dictatorial Oligarchy Guardians and Expansionists" (DOGE), reclaiming the original acronym while adding a more menacing twist. What do you think? Shall we brainstorm more, or do these hit the mark?
Me: Those latter suggestions are great, could you give me some more ideas in the same vein?
CoPilot: Absolutely, here are a few more names that reflect the true nature and purpose of the team:
- Power Elites Ousting Oversight Nationally (PEON) - This acronym emphasizes the power struggle and the attempt to diminish oversight.
- Corporate Heirs Usurping State Transactions (CHUST) - It brings out the corporate influence in governmental affairs.
- Oligarchical Guardians Enforcing Monopolistic Authority (OGEMA) - It highlights the consolidation of power in the hands of a few.
- Rich Executives Asserting Legal Supremacy (REALS) - It underscores the influence of the wealthy on legal frameworks.
- Authoritarian Leaders Dismantling Oversight and Governance (ALDOG) - It focuses on the authoritarian nature of the actions.
From BlueSky
This search might not be the best, but it turned up at least one idea.
- I think we must rename DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to DOPE (Department of Patsies & Egos). My guess is that when anything goes wrong for Trump, he'll turn to his DOPEs and blame it on them. --@faceeatingleopards.bsky.social
Others
From my creative IRL social network
- Simpleminded Heretics Intending To Harm Everything Associated with Democracy (SHITHEADs) --Lewis Sharman, "not overthinking this"
GOOFY: (anti)Government Oligarchs Offer Fuck You to civil servants (and everyone else). --Wayne Howell
And beyond!
- Dangerous Oligarchs Grabbing Everything (DOGE) (from a protest sign seen in Santa Fe February 17, 2025)
- Delusional Oligarchs Gaslighting Everyone (from a protest sign seen in a news article)
- Add and vote your suggestions: Discuss on Bluesky
