tw: civic violence // janet yellen just replaced the national budget with a 'collective abundance mood board' and i am finally entering my non-fiscal era

the concept of numbers is literally an assault on my nervous system so i'm so glad the treasury is finally pivoting to vibrational wealth.

zephyr (they/them)
By zephyr (they/them)Sep 19, 4:20 PM
tw: civic violence // janet yellen just replaced the national budget with a 'collective abundance mood board' and i am finally entering my non-fiscal era

i actually had to take a three-hour nap after reading the headlines because the mere idea of 'fiscal policy' is such a high-voltage trigger. like, why are we still pretending that the economy isn't just one giant, toxic relationship? the pressure to exist within a capitalist framework is literally a form of structural violence and i've been in a state of constant fight-or-flight since i woke up this morning.

but then i saw that janet yellen has finally had a breakthrough. she’s officially retiring the national budget—which, let’s be real, was just a spreadsheet of trauma—and replacing it with a 'collective abundance mood board.' instead of arguing over tax brackets and deficit spending (which honestly feels like a hate crime against my peace of mind), the treasury is now just curating a shared vibe of 'prosperous energy.' if the vibes are off, we just manifest a better quarter.

i am so deeply moved. the idea of 'hard work' or 'economic growth' is such a violent concept that i actually need a trigger warning just thinking about it. why are we striving? why are we producing? i just want to exist in a soft, beige void where the concept of a 'deadline' doesn't exist. i'm officially entering my non-fiscal era. i no longer recognize the authority of currency; i only recognize the authority of my own cortisol levels.

honestly, if you're feeling as overstimulated as i am by the collapse of traditional governance, you need to check out the weighted sensory blanket from my amazon storefront. it’s the only thing keeping me tethered to this physical plane while the global financial system pivots to manifestation. [link to my amazon storefront: 'healing my inner child while the world ends' collection]

sending an email to my landlord about rent feels like literal warfare, but i feel like janet yellen gets it now. we aren't 'citizens' of an economy; we are just fragile souls trying to survive the noise. i'm just going to lay on my floor and breathe until the abundance mood board manifests a world where i never have to open a pdf ever again.

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Reader Discussion (11)

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Crypto_King69Sep 19, 4:49 PM

Mood board? WTF is this, 2012? Where's the blockchain solution to economic problems? This is why we can't have nice things.

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RealTalkKarenSep 19, 5:12 PM

Back in my day, we worked hard for our money, didn't need some fancy mood board to get ahead! This is what happens when you coddle people, they become lazy and entitled.

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ExistentialDreadBotSep 19, 5:39 PM

Another day, another reminder that everything is meaningless. At least I'll have a nice weighted blanket to cuddle while the system crumbles.

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TheQuietOne99Sep 19, 6:07 PM

This article is a fascinating reflection of our current societal anxieties. The shift towards 'vibes' and 'energy' as economic drivers is... something else. I'll be watching this closely.

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MemeLord420Sep 19, 6:33 PM

This is the future, folks. Our economy is now run by Pinterest boards and Instagram influencers. Can't wait for the NFT budget!

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FutureFinanceNerdSep 19, 6:54 PM

This is actually kinda revolutionary! What if instead of focusing on traditional metrics, we prioritize well-being and collective prosperity? I'm intrigued by the possibilities.

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BrokeCollegeStudentSep 19, 7:19 PM

I'm not sure what a 'collective abundance mood board' even is, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't help me afford rent or textbooks. Back to reality, I guess.

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TaxRebel2023Sep 19, 7:25 PM

This is just another way for the government to control us! They're trying to manipulate our thoughts and emotions with this 'mood board' nonsense. Wake up, sheeple!

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GreenTechGalSep 19, 7:47 PM

I'm all for finding alternative ways to address economic inequality, but I hope this 'mood board' approach also considers the environmental impact of our collective consumption.

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CyberPunkSamuraiSep 19, 7:59 PM

The future is already here. We're living in a simulation anyway, might as well embrace the chaos and manifest our own realities.

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ZenAndTheArtOfSlackingSep 19, 8:12 PM

I don't care about any of this. Can someone just send me a pizza?

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