Vivek Ramaswamy’s Reckless Chainsaw: 50% Workforce Slash Threatens Ohio’s Future with DOGE Chaos
Ohio deserves better than a failed businessman swinging a chainsaw at its heart.
Ohio stands at a crossroads, and the prospect of Vivek Ramaswamy as its next governor is a looming disaster that could shred the state’s economic fabric and leave its citizens reeling. This failed biotech businessman, whose only claim to fame is a loud mouth and a knack for flip-flopping, has never governed a lemonade stand, let alone a state of 11.8 million people. His unhinged November 13, 2023 Facebook post—boasting about “instantly” firing 50% of federal bureaucrats by targeting those with odd-numbered Social Security numbers—reveals a man drunk on bravado, not competence. If this reckless plan were applied to Ohio’s government workforce, the fallout would be catastrophic, especially as he aligns himself with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) rhetoric. Ohioans deserve a governor with a proven track record, not a political novice wielding a chainsaw.
A Job-Killing Bloodbath: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Let’s break down the carnage Ramaswamy’s “chainsaw” would unleash. Ohio employs 55,487 federal civilian workers—ranking 10th in the U.S.—and his 50% cut would ax over 27,000 of these jobs. In Greater Cleveland alone, where the federal government is the sixth-largest employer, 16,665 workers would face the chopping block, including 2,500 at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and 6,090 at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. Statewide, Ohio’s 44,000 state employees and 704,643 total public employees—including over half who work in K-12 schools—could also be in his crosshairs. This isn’t efficiency; it’s economic sabotage.
Veterans, whom Ohio cherishes with its 700,000-strong population, would be hit hardest. Governor Mike DeWine’s November 7, 2024, push to make November “Hire-a-Veteran Month” and provide employment tools would be rendered useless if Ramaswamy’s purge leaves no jobs to fill. Imagine the ripple effect: 27,000+ families losing income, medical benefits, and stability. Studies show job loss correlates with a 20-30% increase in suicide risk—how many Ohioans would pay that ultimate price under Vivek’s reign? This isn’t hypothetical; it’s a grim reality his cavalier attitude ignores.
A Failed Businessman Playing Governor
Ramaswamy’s resume is a red flag parade. A biotech entrepreneur who rode a wave of hype only to crash when his ventures floundered, he’s now pivoting to politics with zero governing experience. His rise smells suspiciously like a billionaire-backed puppet show—whispers of Soros ties only fuel the fire that he’s a groomed candidate, not a grassroots hero. Ohioans can’t afford a governor who treats a state like a corporate experiment, slashing jobs without a plan to replace them. His DOGE-inspired “SHUT IT DOWN” mantra, could be echoed at Ohio’s DOGE Caucus meeting as seen, @Lear4Liberty with State Auditor Keith Faber, promises efficiency but could possibly delivers chaos. Faber’s involvement signals a troubling trend of seasoned politicians betting on an untested wildcard—a gamble Ohio can’t afford.
Flip-Flopping Fool: Vivek’s Shape-Shifting Past
Ramaswamy’s presidential run exposed him as a political chameleon, twisting his stances to chase applause. Here’s how he’s flip-flopped to polish his image:
- Obama Impersonation: Early in his campaign, Vivek mimicked Barack Obama’s cadence and rhetoric, preaching unity and hope—only to pivot to Trump-style bombast when it suited his base.
- Healthcare Hypocrisy: He once praised government intervention in healthcare markets, then flipped to denouncing it as socialism when running as a libertarian firebrand.
- Climate Change Con: Initially acknowledging climate science, he later dismissed it as a “hoax” to court conservative voters, contradicting his own biotech roots.
- Immigration U-Turn: He lauded legal immigrants (like his parents), then pushed hardline deportation policies to sound tough, alienating the very communities he once championed.
This isn’t evolution—it’s opportunism. Ohioans can’t trust a man who’ll say anything to win.
The Fallout: Why Ohio Can’t Survive Vivek
If Ramaswamy wins in 2026, Ohioans face a nightmare. Beyond the 27,000+ job losses, entire sectors—education, healthcare, defense—would crumble. K-12 schools, employing over half of Ohio’s public workers, could see mass layoffs, gutting education for kids. The VA system, a lifeline for veterans, might shrink, leaving heroes without care. Small businesses reliant on federal workers’ spending would shutter, dominoing into a recession. Loss of income and benefits would spike evictions, hunger, and despair—realities Ramaswamy’s ivory-tower arrogance can’t fathom. His claim that “nothing will break” is a delusional lie from a man who’s never faced the consequences of his big talk.
Conclusion: Endorsements That Could Backfire
Ramaswamy’s candidacy has snagged endorsements from big names, but their support could torch their own careers when Ohioans feel the sting of his unseasoned leadership. Nationally, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr, Mike Lee have cheered his DOGE alignment, while Ohio’s own State Senator Kristina Roegner, Rep. Ron Ferguson and Representative Josh Williams, Frank LaRose who running for Auditor of State and others, current State Auditor Keith Faber have thrown his weight in the DOGE Game.
DOGE Caucus meeting could possibly tie directly to the DOGE job-slashing agenda—a risky move for a politician Ohioans trust to protect, not destroy, their livelihoods.
These endorsements might haunt them. When Ohioans lose jobs, income, and healthcare—when veterans are left jobless despite DeWine’s promises—the backlash will be fierce. Voters won’t forgive politicians who backed a novice whose policies threaten their survival. Job loss doesn’t just mean a paycheck gone; it’s a family’s stability shattered, a child’s future dimmed, a veteran’s dignity stripped. Ramaswamy’s reckless vision isn’t progress—it’s a wrecking ball. Ohio deserves better than a failed businessman swinging a chainsaw at its heart.
Now you know.
Ohio’s DOGE Caucus meeting with @OhioAuditor Keith Faber! X Post @Lear4Liberty & Vivek's unhinged Facebook Post November 13, 2023 Post
