Homer Simpson reports on how budget cuts are making it harder to help folks after that big shaky-shake in Myanmar. Mmm, shaky-shake...
Homer Simpson reports on how budget cuts are making it harder to help folks after that big shaky-shake in Myanmar. Mmm, shaky-shake...

Mmm Earthquake… and Layoffs?

D'oh! This just in folks! Seems like three poor schmoes from the U.S. of A the land of Duff Beer and donuts were over in Myanmar helping clean up after a big ol' earthquake. I'm talkin' a magnitude 7.7 whopper! But get this: while they were busy saving lives and stuff they got the boot! Layoffs? During an earthquake? That's just plain cromulent! It embiggens the tragedy!

Trump's Money Saving Scheme… or a Bee in His Bonnet?

Now this Marcia Wong lady some big shot from USAID (that's the U.S. Agency for… uh… Important Do Gooding Stuff) says that the Trump administration and especially that Elon Musk guy is cutting all sorts of funding. He wants to save money they say. But if you ask me saving money while people are buried under rubble? That's like stealing candy from a baby… who's also buried under rubble! Doh!

Sleeping on the Streets… Just Like After the Springfield Nuclear Plant Meltdown!

These poor aid workers are sleepin' on the streets just like when Mr. Burns locked me and my family out of our house after the power plant almost blew up! (Marge wasn't too happy about that). Wong says they're getting the pink slip in a few months but still. Talk about demoralizing! I tell ya it's enough to make me swear off donuts… almost.

Other Countries to the Rescue! (Except Maybe Shelbyville)

So while we're busy counting pennies countries like China Russia and India are swooping in like superheroes. I guess they're doing what America used to do which is kinda like Krusty the Clown being funnier than me. It just ain't right!

Marco Rubio Says It's Not Our Fault! Doh!

But wait! Secretary of State Marco Rubio says it's not our fault! He claims Myanmar is a tough place to work and that the government there doesn't like us. He basically said we're not gonna be the top dog in giving money anymore. He wants other rich countries to step up. Sounds like a lot of 'blame Canada' to me! Mmm blame…

D'oh! So What Now?

So there you have it folks. Earthquake layoffs finger pointing… it's like an episode of Itchy & Scratchy but with real people and less laughs. I just hope those aid workers find a nice comfy couch to crash on and maybe a donut or two. And maybe we can all learn a lesson about not being cheapskates when people are in trouble. Now if you'll excuse me I hear Marge made brownies…


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