Mark Cuban: "I'd Shrink Government, But With a Plan!"

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up! We've got a bombshell from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. He's saying, loud and clear, that if he were to replace Elon Musk in running the government, he'd still aim to shrink it dramatically. But here's the kicker: he'd do it with a plan. No more of that "ready, fire, aim" nonsense we've been seeing!

Cuban, the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks and star of "Shark Tank," sat down with Rick Wilson on "The Lincoln Project Podcast" and dropped some serious truth bombs. He's all for cutting government costs and boosting operational efficiency, but he's not about to do it willy-nilly. "Shock and awe is great," he said, "but if there’s no plan behind shock and awe, it’s just shock and awful."



So, what's Cuban's plan? Well, he's talking about a staggered approach that communicates what's being done, so there's no chaos and economic uncertainty. He's seen the fallout from hasty cuts—small towns decimated, local businesses struggling, and communities in turmoil. "They’re cutting the forestry service and a lot of those people live in small towns in the state of Washington or the state of Oregon, and now all of a sudden, those towns, their economies are decimated," he warned.

Cuban's not just talking the talk; he's walked the walk. He's been advocating for government efficiency for years. In a 2017 video, he called for cutting the government's size by at least one-third. But he's not about to pull the rug out from under people without a safety net. He's all about transparency and accountability. "If you have nothing to hide, hide nothing," he said.

Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room: Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Cuban's not a fan of Musk's hasty, top-down approach. He's seen the "5 things" emails fizzle out due to a jammed inbox, and he's not impressed. "Whatever happened to the ‘5 things’ DoGe emails?" he asked on Bluesky. "Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full. Already forgotten. Typical. Ready Fire Aim."

Cuban's not just criticizing for the sake of it. He's got a vision for how to do things right. He's talking about a well-thought-out plan that considers the second-order effects of government cuts. He's talking about efficiency and cost-cutting, but with a human touch. He's talking about a government that works for the people, not against them.

So, what does this mean for you, the investor? It means that Cuban's not just talking about government efficiency; he's talking about creating an environment that's conducive to stable and predictable investments. He's talking about a government that's lean, mean, and efficient—one that can provide consistent returns over the long term.



But here's the thing: Cuban's not running for office. He's not looking for a political title. He's in a unique position to call things like he sees them, and he's not afraid to do it. "I got rich as f*, so I didn't have to care what anybody thought," he said. "I'm focused on doing something I think is very beneficial, which is Cost Plus Drugs and changing health care and trying to save lives and save money."

So, what's the takeaway? Cuban's not just talking about government efficiency; he's talking about creating an environment that's conducive to stable and predictable investments. He's talking about a government that's lean, mean, and efficient—one that can provide consistent returns over the long term. And he's doing it with a plan. No more of that "ready, fire, aim" nonsense. It's time for a new approach, and Cuban's leading the charge. So, buckle up, folks. It's going to be one heck of a ride!

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