#contributing to economy

[independentjournalism]

Driving Towards Unemployment: How Increased License Suspensions Could Stall the Economy

Good evening, everyone. This is Jordan The Producer with Independent Journalism and Media (iJam) bringing you the latest news. Today, we are discussing a concerning trend that could have widespread effects on employment and the economy. Construction zone: Credit iJam Media Group, LLC Recent data has shown a significant increase in license suspensions across the country. Whether it be due to…

[formulaonedirection]

Lewis up close

[tanadrin]

I think this is pretty spot on; whenever I see discussion of the economy and economic perceptions, there's always people in the replies going "yeah, but eggs are $8 a dozen" or "why is every middle class family I know foodbanking." And then OP, or someone else, will post data showing egg prices are stable, or that wages have actually been rising faster than inflation, and the person who posted that may even admit that, ok, things are fine for them personally, but not for other people.

And it's always been true that politics is more about attitudes and aesthetics than it is about policy or facts on the ground; but it's rare that attitudes are so divorced from people's actual material circumstances. And while I think there are lots of things contributing to this disconnect, as matter of campaigning, I don't really know how you overcome it.

[candyguts336]

Ahahaha, i'll never get these guys ever, is it....

(ft a Discord request of a Mochibot Soundwave =3c )

Bonus:

[dragongirlbunny]

the problem with landlords is not that they are "lazy" or "useless" the problem is they hoard a resource needed for survival and extort people for access how many times does this need to be said

[political-us]

Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump have proposed several initiatives that could impact the wealth of lower and middle-class Americans:

Implementation of Tariffs: Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on various imported goods, aiming to protect domestic industries. However, these tariffs have led to increased prices for everyday items, disproportionately affecting lower and middle-income consumers. For instance, tariffs on washing machines resulted in higher costs for American shoppers, outweighing the economic benefits for local workers.

WSJ.COM

Simplification of the Tax Code: Musk and Trump have considered overhauling the U.S. tax system, potentially moving towards a flat tax. While this could simplify filing, it might also eliminate deductions that benefit low and middle-income families, potentially increasing their tax burdens.

ECONOMICTIMES.INDIATIMES.COM

Reduction of Federal Spending: Appointed by Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk aims to cut federal spending by up to $2 trillion. Proposed measures include reducing the federal workforce and eliminating certain government programs. Such cuts could lead to job losses and reduced services that many lower and middle-class individuals rely on.

FINANCE.YAHOO.COM

Dismantling of Foreign Aid Programs: Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have been involved in dismantling USAID, affecting numerous health and development programs worldwide. Critics argue that while reform is necessary, abrupt shutdowns can have harmful impacts on aid-dependent regions and may also affect global stability, indirectly impacting the U.S. economy and its citizens.

NEWYORKER.COM

These initiatives, while aimed at economic efficiency and protectionism, carry potential risks for lower and middle-class Americans, including higher consumer prices, increased tax burdens, job losses, and reduced access to essential services.

Elimination of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Elon Musk has advocated for dismantling the CFPB, an agency established to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. Abolishing the CFPB could expose consumers to predatory lending and financial scams, disproportionately affecting lower and middle-income individuals.

DEMOCRATS-FINANCIALSERVICES.HOUSE.GOV

Proposed Cuts to Social Programs: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, has proposed significant reductions in federal spending, including cuts to social programs like Medicaid and SNAP. These programs provide essential support to low-income families, and reducing their funding could lead to decreased access to healthcare and nutrition assistance.

FORBES.COM

Potential Impact of Immigration Policies: Trump's stringent immigration policies, including mass deportations, could lead to labor shortages in industries such as agriculture and construction, potentially driving up costs for goods and services. These increased costs may be passed on to consumers, affecting lower and middle-class households.

INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

[violent138]

Not that I think losing crime is bad, but it certainly would be interesting to explore the financial consequences to a massive city like Gotham where crime does pay for half or more (of everything) and drives the local economy, as partly illegal shipping for gangsters also moves legal products to buyers. Or that working for mobsters is stable enough to feed families.

As Batman succeeds and dismantles these power structures and pseudo industries, what happens to the city? Is there even a way to disentangle all of it from the corruption that runs it (seen when Jim Gordon has to hire cops investigated by internal affairs because they've all been investigated).

Would Wayne Enterprises just have to fill in all the gaps? WE shipping, catering, et cetera to replace lost jobs and income? Or would Batman have to reckon with the fact that he can't shut down everything? At least not as bluntly as he does.

[bunabi]

i haven't played eternal strands yet but i was (finally) watching the trailers on steam and the conversations being in a bit of a visual novel format was so charming 😭 the MC has a cool design too, i love her already. did you find the characters interesting??

The characters really grew on me during their personal quests. Theres one thats just helping someone get medication and emotional support for their OCD and it was solid. The voice acting was amazing.

Oria and Laen were my favorites. Sevastyan ended up being really interesting. And without spoiling, I like the characters that are introduced later on. One specific guy is so. Irritating. Created in a lab just for me. He's the worst I love him.

I think the only one I didnt connect with was Brynn because she reminds me of Rook lol. She's so JRPG Protagonist in her personality. But by the end of things she earned her right to be the modern-speaking quirked-up power-of-friendship girlie.

Overall its not crazy game of the year level storytelling but its fun and really well done. I wanna see what the studio does next with player feedback and an even bigger budget so I'll keep recommending it. 🥺❤️

[secretly-of-course]

there’s an angel and devil on my shoulders and they are both telling me to spend money on beverages

[racecrafting]

just wanna pop in and say your brand of daniel is the BEST and my absolute favorite. Reading your Daniel gives me constant cuteness aggression but he’s also hot and slutty and sensitive and mean and kind and beautiful which is exactly how he should be written imo💗 he contains multitudes. ty for your service. Your tags are also a beautiful place to be and always accurate

This brought such a smile to my face 🥹💕 Thank you so very much. I’m with you, he plagues me with cuteness aggression as well, comrade 🤝

Daniel through my gaze:

[konohagakurekakashi]

Why do you live in a shitty apartment? Being a ninja for so many years mean that you should be able to afford some nicer digs don't you think.

Maa...maa...such colourful adjectives would imply that you've actually seen the inside of my apartment - which I highly doubt. Not with my wards. There's nothing wrong with it, it has Mr Ukki in it. Shinobi has no need for excess you know, not when the majority of our time is spent out of the village on missions.

[herbgerblin]

I have one sided beef with long-dead US founding father Benjamin Franklin, because he got the label "polymath" on his wikipedia page, since running a printing business back in Ye Old 1700s netted enough money and time to do hundreds of funky little experiments, write a badillion books, and fuck every old woman on both sides of the pond. meanwhile i, a wizard blogger

[latinokaeya]

every time i see ppl online be like “you might not pay rent when u live with ur parents but ur paying with ur soul” im like damn i’m paying both with my money AND with my soul. truly got the worst of both worlds

[dickvinci]

and i know i could and possibly might just start posting about fics and what not that i'm writing her and set up a kofi and take suggestions and what not but. it's a lot of work.

[mister-warmth]

Got tickets - let's go

[infinite-bagel]

Tactical Strap-on Action 🐍