Budgeting Tip: Just don’t think about it!
What Happened
Amid discussions regarding Iran, Donald Trump stated that he does not consider the financial situation of Americans. This comment sparked debate about the priorities of political leaders and their awareness of domestic economic concerns while engaging in international diplomacy.
Our Take
Alright, folks, gather ’round, because if you’re like me, your bank account looks less like a bank account and more like a cryptid: rumored, but never actually seen. And then you read a headline like, ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks. Oh, bless his heart! It’s like asking a fish about the price of real estate in the desert. Completely irrelevant to their daily swim, apparently!
I mean, I get it. When you’re busy with ‘Iran talks’ (which I assume involve a lot of dramatic hand gestures and possibly trying to negotiate a bulk deal on pistachios), who has time to ponder if Brenda from Ohio can afford both her Netflix subscription AND her insulin? It’s just so… pedestrian. So, what, we’re supposed to just ‘not think’ about our financial situation either? Great! My rent is due, but if I just close my eyes and hum loudly, maybe it’ll go away. This is peak adulting right here.
I can already see the new financial self-help books: ‘The Art of Financial Amnesia: How to Forget Your Debt Into Oblivion.’ Chapter One: ‘Denial as a Coping Mechanism: It’s Not Just for Bad Haircuts Anymore.’ Chapter Two: ‘The Power of Positive Delusion: If You Believe You’re Rich, Are You?’ (Spoiler: No, you’re not. You’re just… delusional.)
Honestly, I’m taking notes. My credit card bill just arrived, and my immediate thought was, ‘I don’t think about *my* financial situation.’ And then the bill collector called, and I was like, ‘Oh, someone’s thinking about it for me! How thoughtful!’ It’s a team effort, really. You not thinking about it, me not thinking about it, and the bank aggressively thinking about it on our behalf. It’s a beautiful, if terrifying, synergy. So next time you’re staring at your sad, dwindling funds, just remember: you’re not alone in your blissful ignorance. Someone, somewhere, probably also isn’t thinking about it. And that, my friends, is almost as good as actual money. Almost.
💬 “Just… a single coffee?” — 💬 “My therapist says ‘breathe.'”
Inspired by: ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks – The Guardian
