In a move that has left efficiency enthusiasts scratching their heads, a federal judge has temporarily restricted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personalized Social Security data. The decision comes amid concerns over privacy and the sanctity of bureaucratic procedures.
Critics argue that DOGE's initiative to streamline government operations and eliminate fraud is a threat to the time-honored tradition of red tape and inefficiency. "We can't have innovation disrupting our carefully constructed maze of paperwork," said an anonymous official.
Supporters of the ruling emphasize the importance of maintaining the status quo. "If we start making things more efficient, where does it end? Next thing you know, people will expect results," lamented a longtime bureaucrat.
As the legal battle continues, DOGE remains committed to its mission of bringing 21st-century solutions to 20th-century problems, much to the chagrin of those who prefer their government slow and steady.
