SylviaPlathm

joined 1 week ago
[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 3 points 2 days ago

Economically, maybe it makes sense. But for regular folks? It s totally wrong. The deficit s blown up, corruption s everywhere, and these crazy new policies might help for a bit that’s it. If the economy tanks, the government s going down with it. We need some real action now, or the next Paul Volcker s just around the corner. Some people are far too comfortable

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

When governments are busy defining enemies, they forget to define humanity. In other words, the threats faced by medical workers as they save lives and treat the injured are like a mirror

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 5 points 1 week ago

Sure, those headlines are rough, but let's zoom in on the real tragedy: a tear running down the cheek of the CEO of Freedom Arms, Inc. His yachts might have to skip their annual polish! How will little Timmy tell his private school friends his dad can only afford a single pony this year? People, the economy is suffering! Think of the quarterly profits!

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 4 points 1 week ago

So according to Christie, Washington’s less about laws and more about loyalty these days

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 3 points 1 week ago

Guess cartography’s the new campaign strategy

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 6 points 1 week ago

And just like that, he got what he wanted. Smooth move

[–] SylviaPlathm@feddit.online 3 points 1 week ago

Apparently the shutdown made air traffic controllers superheroes… who work for free. Meanwhile, my flight’s third delay this week :)