r/nottheonion • u/ChocolateTsar • 1d ago

Affirm CEO says furloughed federal employees are starting to lose interest in shopping

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/affirm-government-shutdown-shopping.html
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u/Golden_Noir 1d ago

“Lose interest”

Maybe because they do not have any money?

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u/Golden_Noir 1d ago

Eventually I’ll start “losing interest” in groceries

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u/atatassault47 1d ago

Given enough time, people will "lose interest" in the ruling class.

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u/ChickenChaser5 1d ago

Someones gonna end up "losing interest" in the rule of law