The number of times I’ve read the term “debt ceiling” in the news this week is ASTRONOMICAL. Honestly, does anyone actually know what that means?
I’ve been pretty confused, so I headed to Twitter to get the simplified version, and thank goodness for @PopCrave:
Now, we can all see the irony in the government owing money, while simultaneously pestering us to pay off our debts (hi, student loans!). The internet couldn’t miss this golden opportunity to troll the government for being in debt, so let’s get into these hilarious tweets.
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Take one for the team, Joe!
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This seems like the easiest fix:
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This user recommends the government cuts back on the basics, like eating:
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This user’s recommendation is a bit controversial, but worth taking into consideration:
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In this user we trust: 🫡
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This user is turning the government’s words against them, and I’m here for it:
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This user is referencing Gina Rodriguez’s iconic response to a fan asking her to help pay for college:
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The government better start penny-pinching!
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This user makes a great point — the call is coming from inside the house!
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This user suggests the government hits up the ‘rents for cash:
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I mean, Netflix subscriptions are getting pricier:
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And finally, this user thinks the government should just try working harder:
What are your thoughts on the debt ceiling drama? Do you have any helpful suggestions for the US government to pay off their debt? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/michaelabramwell/internet-mocks-us-government-for-failing-to-pay-back-debt