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https://projects.propublica.org/bailout/

The bailouts are, by the numbers, workable. There is an argument that a bailout would be fiscally responsible.

There’s also an argument that the whole thing should have been given up as a bad job decades ago.

Good arguments aren’t going to decide how it’s handled though, so let’s not bicker. Life’s too short.

I only read this thread to make sure someone was right. Thank you

We’re reaching levels of meta that shouldn’t even be possible

We need to be fucking shit up

I’m very privileged as a dual citizen, I get to be disappointed by two cack-handed empires

Worst guy I’ve ever voted in, Starmer. And I voted for Biden. I’ve learned my lesson, never voting strategically again. Sucker’s game.

Are we sure these flags came from an appropriately needy flagpole? How many flagpole sittas were in their household?

I’m sure they are, but I have had bosses who think this way.

Imagine a car, malfunctioning, looking at you while it hits you.

It takes two to tango, they say. Corporations have a lot more wallet to vote with, as it were - but we are not powerless or blameless when we support them out of complacency.

Last week was incredible. I took Friday off to prepare for a weekend trip to Weymouth (and play a little Silksong, finished act I finally), as my wife was interviewing for a job there. Everyone was friendly, the library is a pillar of the community, and we stayed at the Royal Oak, which was extremely pleasant. Sounds like they like her for the job, too. Great stuff.

So far this week is less charmed, work needs to be busier and we’re in the middle of being acquired so everything’s feeling a little off.

Nope. Pleased to see someone sees it.

I’ll never willingly call a Canadian-born Cuban who serves America-first racist fascists “intelligent”, but he’s definitely educated and he does things on purpose.

When a cat and I both pretend to be too cool to notice each other but also walk in the same direction for a while. Happened ages ago, still riding that high.

Biting wit used to not be so rare, it’s true. If you want any you’ll have to come back later, I’m taking the high road just now.

Not all dopamine is created equal. Staring at your phone, bickering, empty calories, overeating, drinking, trolling on the internet, porn - all garbage dopamine sources, can feel good very briefly and will lead quickly to downward spirals.

You want to be seeking positive sources of dopamine that relate to an overarching life mission. ADHD is a life of extremes, but I believe you can learn to choose extreme positives.

If you don’t get it, I’m genuinely envious. Anger and using wit cruelly can be addictive

I’m feeling it. It’s a weird time effect where days can feel long but months usually feel short.

In the last two weeks I found out my boss is selling the company, I might not have a job under the new guys, worrying, waiting, and just a couple days ago finding out I might be okay. That, amid the general panic of reality, has all been a bit much.

I didn’t actually want to be wise, patient, and humble, but somehow life is putting me up to it. Fuckin’ slings and arrows.