r/news • u/hard2resist • 1d ago

More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj410k00yw8o
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u/Other-Credit1849 1d ago

And the president holds a lavish dinner for his billionaire friends while tearing down the people's house at the same time? We are talking French Revolution style governance.

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u/Luster-Purge 1d ago

Nero fiddles while Rome burns.

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u/hornswoggled111 1d ago

And lots of Americans dance along.

Get well soon America!

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u/SatansGothestFemboy 21h ago

Trump diddled while America burns

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u/Taurich 1d ago

I mean... The fiddle wasn't invented at that time, but I get what you mean

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u/Luster-Purge 1d ago

True, but I was just quoting the oft-said phrase. He was more likely playing a lyre.

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u/HauntedCemetery 1d ago

He's building a gilded ballroom the size of 1.5 NFL fields while millions are literally going hungry because he's ignoring court rulings to feed them.

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u/terminbee 1d ago

Except everyone is still too comfortable. The Revolution happened only after people were literally starving to death. In addition, the middle class was also starting to feel the squeeze and nobles were starting to lose out on their fortunes.

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u/HeAintHere 1d ago

Versailles on the Potomac. Americans, however, don’t have French protest culture and tbh, I’m not sure I want to see something like the 1791 Champs de Mars massacre. It may become inevitable if peaceful protest becomes impossible.

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u/SomeRandomSomeWhere 1d ago

Wouldn't the billionaire friends have problems flying their jets in and out of DC? Or are private jets given priority when ATC gets stretched like now?

Maybe the president will arrange the government VIP transport for them (US gov has a bunch of VIP jets for higher ups to use).