Please share! MAGA who FAFO

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Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

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Anonymous wrote:IDK about you all, but my nail tech and hair stylist are booked out for weeks. The restaurants are busy, and the line at the Louis Vuitton store at the mall was a mile long. I'm in AZ.

Maybe they are getting their news from Fox News, which isn’t reporting everything - in other words, they have no idea what’s to come!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:IDK about you all, but my nail tech and hair stylist are booked out for weeks. The restaurants are busy, and the line at the Louis Vuitton store at the mall was a mile long. I'm in AZ.

Maybe they are getting their news from Fox News, which isn’t reporting everything - in other words, they have no idea what’s to come!

Nope they're getting their news from customer demand, which is the most effective predictor.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Sure. Just saying, the boom small businesses are hoping to materialize won’t. People aren’t spending, there is no growth. Only so many coffees and yachts a billionaire can buy. Which is why everyone with a brain who can read knows that trickle down economics is a farce, and a strong middle class is what makes this country prosperous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Sure. Just saying, the boom small businesses are hoping to materialize won’t. People aren’t spending, there is no growth. Only so many coffees and yachts a billionaire can buy. Which is why everyone with a brain who can read knows that trickle down economics is a farce, and a strong middle class is what makes this country prosperous.

Restaurants will adapt. Food trucks instead of sit down ones. More carry out sandwiches instead of tables and wait staff. RTO is back and people need to eat. They will cut in other places.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Keep chugging that kool aid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Sure. Just saying, the boom small businesses are hoping to materialize won’t. People aren’t spending, there is no growth. Only so many coffees and yachts a billionaire can buy. Which is why everyone with a brain who can read knows that trickle down economics is a farce, and a strong middle class is what makes this country prosperous.

Restaurants will adapt. Food trucks instead of sit down ones. More carry out sandwiches instead of tables and wait staff. RTO is back and people need to eat. They will cut in other places.

Are you joking? I know many families (including mine) who just canceled long planned home renovations. These were much anticipated, long saved for upgrades we were all really excited for. You think after cutting something that was a top budget priority for my family I’m going to go out to lunch?

GTFO. So many people I know are too stressed to even eat.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Sure. Just saying, the boom small businesses are hoping to materialize won’t. People aren’t spending, there is no growth. Only so many coffees and yachts a billionaire can buy. Which is why everyone with a brain who can read knows that trickle down economics is a farce, and a strong middle class is what makes this country prosperous.

Restaurants will adapt. Food trucks instead of sit down ones. More carry out sandwiches instead of tables and wait staff. RTO is back and people need to eat. They will cut in other places.

People need to eat, but they don’t need to eat food at a restaurant or food truck. The average food truck is charging close to $20 a plate these days with slim margins. If by “adapt” you mean go out of business, yes, that will happen. Maybe Walmart is hiring.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stock market is rallying. No one else sees this as economic doomsday.

And, these cuts affect DC based feds a lot more. Feds outside of DC might lose their job, but their community will remain robust. Real estate won't crater, and the job market will won't be oversaturated the way it will be in DC.

DC feds are hosed. RIP the job market, real estate market, tax base, etc.

Maybe. However, RTO could boost the DC economy. When COVID hit and everyone started WFH, local restaurants, dry cleaners, coffee shops, hair salons, professional clothing stores, etc had to lay off a lot of workers or close entirely. RTO for federal workers, even a reduced number, could have a ripple effect by boosting these businesses. Similarly, companies contracting with the government may move their offices to DC in order to be closer to their customers, and the number of trade shows may increase as well.

Every Fed I know is tightening the belt and intentionally spending less, intentionally packing lunch and skipping coffee. Did you think people were just going to internalize an extra $2-3k expense and spend like it’s 2019?

Well, that means they may end up eating healthier, so a win for MAHA.

Also, not spending like it's 2019 might lead to greater financial responsibility on the home front. That's what Trump and Elon seem to be doing at the government level.

Sure. Just saying, the boom small businesses are hoping to materialize won’t. People aren’t spending, there is no growth. Only so many coffees and yachts a billionaire can buy. Which is why everyone with a brain who can read knows that trickle down economics is a farce, and a strong middle class is what makes this country prosperous.

Restaurants will adapt. Food trucks instead of sit down ones. More carry out sandwiches instead of tables and wait staff. RTO is back and people need to eat. They will cut in other places.

Are you joking? I know many families (including mine) who just canceled long planned home renovations. These were much anticipated, long saved for upgrades we were all really excited for. You think after cutting something that was a top budget priority for my family I’m going to go out to lunch?

GTFO. So many people I know are too stressed to even eat.

+1. My job is secure and remote, and I’ve tabled any home renovations for 2025. Doesn’t seem wise to spend on frivolities at this point, especially not at current prices, and especially not on anything that might benefit a MAGA.

Maybe all those contractors can try learning something new?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:IDK about you all, but my nail tech and hair stylist are booked out for weeks. The restaurants are busy, and the line at the Louis Vuitton store at the mall was a mile long. I'm in AZ.

The wealthy won’t be hurt. But middle class Trump voters who
aspire to be wealthy will be. As well the white people on SNAP who thought they would be immune from the harms. Or the farmer who relies on IRA funds who thought he would be spared. Josh Hawley’s office told him the EO freezing fund wasn’t supposed to impact farmers and he believed that LOL. What did he think? Cuts only for freeloaders, ah hem Black and brown people?

A whole lotta white people are about to FAFO.

I love this for them. To a billionaire, every handout to someone who isn’t them is “waste, fraud, and abuse.” I suggest Dems refine their messaging so everyone knows who is delivering this particular personal-device-of-consequences and sit back and let it happen.

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Why is a Cuban getting deported?

He was apparently a con man. Now he'll go to Guantanamo if Cuba doesn't let him in.

A con man? I'm surprised Trump isn't hiring him.

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Anonymous wrote:My massage therapist voted for Trump because of low taxes, I went there the other day and the place was practically empty on a Sunday ( which has NEVER happened before). She said people are cutting back and she has no customers, I thought to myself that well this takes care of the income tax problem, no income so no tax.

I can’t believe the stupidity of small businesses and non fed people, they didn’t bother to think that if their clients lose jobs then they lose business, but here we are. I have a couple of relatives in Baltimore who voted for Trump and their business sales are in the dump. I have zero sympathy.

Btw, I am not a Fed but I have 2 brain cells to figure out that pretty much everything in DC is tied to the Federal government.

You seem to be suggesting that people in America should vote for what's best for the people in the DC metro area? Why would someone in Illinois vote so that DC area workers are employed by the government?

What a dumba$$, thinking that Feds only exist in DC.

Exactly. Dumb AF. The majority work outside DC and universities that get fed funding for research have to cut. Many of these are in MAGA land and confederate country. WSJ had a story.

Goodbye, U Alabama!

Not just Alabama will be impacted. They are the only state with a university getting NIH funding.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-cuts-to-nih-research-funding-would-hurt-states/

They don't care. They make $100 million yearly off their football program

Funny. Katie Britt seems to care about the $42 million they'll lose due to NIH cuts.

"Republican Sen. Katie Britt is one of President Donald Trump’s biggest supporters. She shepherded the Laken Riley Act, Trump’s first big piece of anti-immigration legislation, through the Senate, and famously delivered the response to Joe Biden’s final State of the Union address.

But last week, the Trump administration dropped a tactical nuke on her state when the National Institutes of Health announced that it would cap the amount of indirect costs that research institutions can charge the government at 15 percent.

That’s because plenty of people in her state rely on jobs funded by the NIH. Alabama received 99 awards worth more than $42 million for 2025 alone."


But she's also really busy forcing car manufacturers to keep installing AM radio in cars.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bill-to-mandate-am-radio-installations-in-vehicles-moving-through-us-senate/ar-AA1z5dMy

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My massage therapist voted for Trump because of low taxes, I went there the other day and the place was practically empty on a Sunday ( which has NEVER happened before). She said people are cutting back and she has no customers, I thought to myself that well this takes care of the income tax problem, no income so no tax.

I can’t believe the stupidity of small businesses and non fed people, they didn’t bother to think that if their clients lose jobs then they lose business, but here we are. I have a couple of relatives in Baltimore who voted for Trump and their business sales are in the dump. I have zero sympathy.

Btw, I am not a Fed but I have 2 brain cells to figure out that pretty much everything in DC is tied to the Federal government.

You seem to be suggesting that people in America should vote for what's best for the people in the DC metro area? Why would someone in Illinois vote so that DC area workers are employed by the government?

What a dumba$$, thinking that Feds only exist in DC.

Exactly. Dumb AF. The majority work outside DC and universities that get fed funding for research have to cut. Many of these are in MAGA land and confederate country. WSJ had a story.

Goodbye, U Alabama!

Not just Alabama will be impacted. They are the only state with a university getting NIH funding.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-cuts-to-nih-research-funding-would-hurt-states/

They don't care. They make $100 million yearly off their football program

And they get almost $400 million in cut-targeted NIH funding according to the article…football is not going to save them or the jobs in the state that are covered by this funding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think I can post her name in DCUM without Jeff deleting. However, I know that one of the OIG Directors was a big Trumper. I actually laughed when she was fired because she was such a supporter and full of hubris in November. Oh well.

That's a good one. I'll mull this over and enjoy it while I can. Hope he doesn't hire her in some other capacity.