#Stimulus package

[whimsywoo]

[usindistress]

@dysfucktional-queer Also notable how Republicans just abandoned Keynesian economics, not because of some financial disaster that occurred because of using Keynesian economics. Republicans just decided it didn't work, mostly to excuse refusing to pass more stimulus and therefore deny Obama a win. But now its Republican orthodoxy that Keynesian economics doesn't work with no evidence to back up that assertion.

[trendtracker360writer]

Beijing is rolling out some serious economic revival plans to tackle a slew of challenges, from a struggling property market to deflation blues. After lockdowns ended, the anticipated recovery didn’t quite hit, leading to a massive stimulus package aimed at boosting consumer spending and stabilizing the economy.

While home prices are showing faint signs of recovery, trade tensions loom large as potential tariffs from the incoming U.S. President threaten to shake things up even more. Experts suggest that despite these pressures, China's growth could remain resilient thanks to a lengthy focus on domestic consumption, which still has plenty of room for growth.

As we look ahead, the Chinese New Year could be a game-changer for consumer confidence, which is key for economic stability. Will the government’s efforts pay off, or will uncertainties continue? The next few months will tell all.

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[what-marsha-eats]

[usindistress]

The economy isn't GREAT. But the problem with the economy is Republicans obstructing anything and everything that might improve the economy. Biden had to use every trick in the book just to get the debt relief, labor protections and infrastructure package he did.

The media was more cruel and critical of Biden than it ever was to Trump.

The media refused to honor Biden's accomplishments and dismiss the MAGA peanut gallery. They focused on insignificant details and right-wing falsehoods.

[eschynite]

the abolition of dei and affirmative action, alone, will see women and minorities descend into greater poverty rates. the purging of federal employees and entire agencies will mean that our environment and education will degrade. musk wants to stop social security payments - people like my mom, who is disabled and can't work, depend on those meager payments to have any sort of life. she gets $750/month, that's her entire income. food, phone bill, cigarettes, wine, tremendously lucky that my brother doesn't charge her rent, that's it. homelessness is going to skyrocket, crime is going to skyrocket, domestic violence is going to skyrocket, etc. it's not like it isn't the karma this country is owed, but the poor and marginalized will be who suffer, not the people who have orchestrated oppression

[55northorangeportlandmd55355]

I haven't heard "The Stimulus Package" since I first lifted the CD back when I was a teenager. This album is a classic and it took the release of it's companion piece to encourage me to revisit it. Together, part one is more fantastical with Freeway spitting stories outside the realm of his life, mafioso narratives and such decorate Jake's soul sample filled instrumentals, while part two finds Freeway more introspective detailing his thoughts on the recent losses in his life and other tragedies that come with aging while continuing to persevere. On part one Birdman and Raekwon serve as guest highlights while part two sees Black Thought, Jadakiss, Sauce Walka and Conway The Machine play integral roles in the project while the part one trio of "Never Gonna Change", "One Thing", and "You Know What I Mean" is some of the best sequencing I have heard on an album of any genre. "The Stimulus Package" series is nothing to sleep on. From front to back, no matter the year, classic work from the PA/CA duo. Plenty are paying attention to the "Mm...Food" re-release, let heads not forget the anniversary of this Rhymesayers classic either. - C.V.R. The Bard 19th/Nov.2k24

[usindistress]

We could have probably saved even more lives. Republican lives. If Trump hadn't bowed to the anti-vaxxer misinformation epidemic and poisoned the well.

[nobody-2024-dao]

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[loud-heartbeats]

66k people listening in to New Heights as soon as it premiered is hilarious to me. THE TAYLOR EFFECT!

[theshitpostcalligrapher]

part of the recent parental stimulus package (my mom loves to buy costco volume frozen stuff and my folks' freezer is only so big so they just bring me random food i think I'll like occasionally and in exchange I take em out for lunch) has been 3 loose, unidentified whitefish fillets in a plastic ziploc bag.

I usually make a suan cai yu soup with fish like this,

but I'm open to trying some new recipes this fall

anyone got any suggestions/links? I have a stove rand and an oven but no fryer

[doki-doki-imagines]

Hello <3 I have an idea for a request. Linkuei trio (and if you want other characters too) are having an argument with the reader, but suddenly she gives them a kiss to silence them. How would they feel or react? Sorry if this is stupid, I saw it in a novel and I liked it 😔

author note: this is not a stupid request, you idiot(lmao)! It is a scrummy idea that oiled my brain gears, so thank you🫶🏻. One last thing, the reader is already Tomas s/o in his part.

Bi-Han:

-Sektor, your friend, finally has a date with his crush. Honestly you are happy for him. It's already a miracle someone could suffer him for more than 12 hours and still wanting to kiss him dumb. -But between him and his date there is an obstacle: Bi-Han, your boss. -Your work is pretty different from theirs, but Bi-Han saw in you a precious resource, so he decided to keep you after Sektor brang you to him. -Being a precious resource means that you also have to hear him yap and throw a tantrum in your and Sektor shared kitchen, walking left and right like a madman waiting to block the scientist from his romantic date. -"They aren't right for him." "I should be his only thought." "They aren't even Lin Kuei!" -You listen to him, his words entering from an ear and exiting from the other without being elaborated in your brain, your ass sit tight on the chair with no real intention of standing up to calm him down. -It's unbelievable how you got a crush for this man-child. -"Why can't Sektor be happy? Having a distraction is nice, plus his brain can have more stimulus interacting with someone else." Bi-Han opens his mouth and you are sure he tells you something but your brain shut down the moment his lips open, not being ready to hear another chant of "No Lin Kuei" "He cannot-" and blah blah blah. -But you have a mission, one that you accepted after seeing Sektor getting on his knees and begging for your help. "Please distract Bi-Han while I run out from the house." -Clock is ticking, and you know the hour of the date is approaching. You are already tired, the flood of words from the usually silent grandmaster filled your ears for the year to come. -Then you decide to act. -"Plus they can't be good because-" Words hang in the air. You finally lift yourself up from the chair, just to grab the collar of Bi-Han uniform and kiss him, or better kiss his upper lip since his mouth was wide open. -You break the touch, hoping that now his scolding will be directed to you long enough for Sektor to escape. -What you don't expect is to see the kitchen twirl, and to find yourself cornered between the fridge and the kitchen island, back on the cold wall, front against a even colder chest, icy mouth sucking yours, teeth playing with your lower lip. -His fingers grip is hard, leaving indents in the back of your thighs trying to pull them up, around his hips. -You follow his implicit order, like a doll in the owner hands, his crotch now dangerously close to yours, tongue overpowering yours, their dance played in your warm mouth. -Bi-Han end the kiss, his thin lips just an inch away from yours, a heavy breath coming out from his nose. "You are not doing this to distract me from Sektor, right?" You try to look around, then your eyes land again on his face, on his dark and deep eyes. "Totally. Do you wanna stop?" "Absolutely not." His lips are back on yours, devouring you as a delicious meal. -Sektor is able to sneak away, between your shared groans and mewls, a smirk on his face. He is happy that his friend was finally able to get with Bi-Han. -Do you have a crush for Bi-Han? Well, you will be astounished when you'll find out he has been obsessed with you for far longer.

Kuai Liang:

-"Liang listen to me!" "No! I've already decided." -You follow him through the chambers of his mansion as best as you can since he is almost running. -"It is an important package, and I'm the only one free that can deliver it to Lord Liu Kang. Let me-" "For the last time, no." Liang finally turns around, eyes firm and eyebrows furrowed, making you take a step back for how big and imposing he looks right now. -"But why…I know I'm not a strong warrior but-" You feel your voice breaking and you hate it, but as a side effect Liang expression softens up. His hands that were tight on his side now reach for your cheeks. "Don't cry." "I'm not. But the world is at risk Liang! My life has no value compared to-" -You can't finish the phrase, your grandmaster soft lips shutting you up. Liang removes himself immediately, your kiss lasting as long as a blink of an eye, his soft black eyes looking at you. -He even crouches a little, waiting to understand your reaction, his thick fingers drawing circles on the apple of your cheeks, removing some tears that slip your eyes. -Liang decides to be the first to talk, breaking the silence. "There is no world for me if you aren't in it. No world matters if you don't live in it. Don't go 'till I get back." His forehead knocks against yours, eyes now closed, and his feelings for you now clear. -You gasp, no words leave your mouth, no muscle moving. Not until Liang opens his eyes again, and finally, your body works. -And Liang sees it, the same fire that burns him alive every time he looks at you, that turns to ashes any thought that isn't you, monopolising his entire being. -This kiss is way more intense, your hands grip his collar, pushing him close to your body, not a single gap for air. His right hand rests tight on the back of your head while the other slips lower, massaging and groping. -If only he had a bit more of time… -"I have to go now, fireball." Liang whispers to your lips. "Don't go until I'm back. Be good, and we will be able to do this and much more." He smirks, eyes full of mirth. -You nod. This time he won.

Tomas Vrbada:

-"You are wrong and being stubborn." "I know what I'm talking about. You are being contrarian!" -You both are walking at Madame Bo restaurant, customers long gone, just the two of you arguing. -Why? Who remembers, you just know you want to be right and Tomas is on the same wavelength. -"You know I am right. You are just being childish." He tells you, with that damn finger pointing at you. Of all the habits he could take from his big brother, the finger-pointing one irate you like nothing else. -You look at him, Tomas looks delightful, cheeks slightly red from anger, his eyes magnetic, and he reeks confidence. Maybe you don't mind this side. -"You always want to win. You are such a younger brother." You can't hear it, but you see something snapping in his brain. You struck a nerve, and his mind is ready to throw a reply that will literally devour you. -But your mind is faster, finding a solution that won't make you win, but also won't make Tomas explode. -Your lips push against his ones, and after a second of surprise Tomas reciprocates, much angrier than you, much more forceful. -You soon find your back against one of the wooden tables of the restaurant. Tomas grips an angle of tablecloth and pushes it down, the tableware following, breaking into pieces. He doesn't seem to mind, breaking the kiss just to push you on the table. -Madame Bo will kill both of you. -Tomas starts to kiss down your neck, kisses soon turns into small bites. "T-Tomas." He looks at you, mouth still dangerously close to your neck. "Do you even remember why we started arguing?" His smile wicked, his usual angelic face looking devilish. "Fuck no. For sure, it wasn't as good as this-" You gasp, Tomas teeth sinking into the skin of your throat. "I agree with you." "Then come back here, I haven't finished kissing you." "Yes, ma'am." -Fingers skillfully untie the strings of his uniform, your pants being pulled down as quickly. -You are right at the end. The method of fermentation of Tomas' favourite radish isn't as interesting as this.

BONUS:

Anon don't gatekeep, say the name of the novel.

No fr I'm curious.

Maybe if I read I can also yk, improve lol.

[usindistress]

Everything that isn't the supreme court is going our way. It was just the matter of how much time before people felt Biden's anti-inflation, pro-union, pro-stimulus, pro-worker agenda start to improve their lives.

Stay engaged. #WeWillWin #VoteBlue

[crehador]

“so much (for) stardust” more like stimulus package for the lowercase fanfic titles economy

[fnord888]

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, Obama did a too-small stimulus package that caused a decade-long period of stagnation. While he probably suffered somewhat on the economy, he did win reelection. In response to Covid, Biden, determined to not repeat Obama's mistake, did a probably-too-large-in-retrospect stimulus that lead to a sharpish bout of inflation, the result of which is that it seems increasingly likely he's going to lose the election because everyone thinks the economy sucks. The obvious lesson for politicians to learn from this is "be like Obama, not like Biden".

So perhaps you can see why the "vibescession is real because of [trend that dates to 2010]" takes fill me with despair.