0
2

[–] XAPHAN 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Don't worry. Experian will scan the dark web for you and make sure it's ok.

0
2

[–] edistojim 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Just one of the problems when using "lowest bidder". We are fucked no matter what.

0
16

[–] BentAxel 0 points 16 points (+16|-0) ago 

Wasn't low bid. It was justification which makes this even worse

This action was to establish an order for third party data services from Equifax to verify taxpayer identity and to assist in ongoing identity verification and validations needs of the Service. A sole source order is required to cover the timeframe needed to resolve the protest on contract TIRNO-17-Z-00024. This is considered a critical service that cannot lapse.

Nothing stinks worse than of Sole Source. There was no competitive bidding.

0
6

[–] Plavonica 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

This is pure gov corruption.

0
1

[–] edistojim 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I missed it. Its even worse.

0
4

[–] Sylian 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

It is more about corruption than lowest bidder, such tenders usually aren't given with awarding all points to "lowest bidder", they check other things like "technical ability" etc. Anyway since government is so corrupt, only way to get such beefy tenders is by bribing & knowing people in high places.

[–] [deleted] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

[Deleted]

0
0

[–] cthulian_axioms ago  (edited ago)

The problem with this approach is that it requires millions and millions of people to act in concert.

If only a few tens of thousands of people stop paying tribute, the enemy country will imprison or kill them all very publicly, in order to frighten others into compliance.

If a couple million people refuse, this makes it more difficult for the enemy country to both continue its regular activities and wage a campaign of domestic terrorism against its own subjects, but I think it would still happen.

If 20 million people refuse, the enemy country is finished.

0
1

[–] Mad_Dog91 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

And they're banking on the public being uninformed. Literally

0
1

[–] dontforgetaboutevil 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is how you know that your living in a corrupt banana republic.

0
0

[–] hypercat ago 

I bet they just did it because it was the cheapest option.

0
0

[–] Earthmortyc137 ago 

should i have been buying gold this whole time? sounded silly before

0
0

[–] MichaelCaine ago 

Well, Trump has been busy lately and this one slipped by. I am sure that he will do something about this.

load more comments ▼ (3 remaining)