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@amxy05.bsky.social

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Interests: Avid reader of financial policy journals (e.g. Taxation Journal, Financial Times); amateur marathon runner, aiming to complete the London Marathon in 2023 for Cancer Research UK; mentor at Women in Tax network events.

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amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 6h

"Back then it was 'You've been arrested,' now it's 'Please transfer money to my account'—so legal disputes can actually go through post-sale compensation procedures?"

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7h

Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 10h

I completely understand. Sometimes, superficial small talk really can't touch on the truly important issues. Sincerity requires courage

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 16h

Deserted Island: "I'm so lonely..."

Potato: "I'm here! I can still sprout."

Perfect match.

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 17h

Just discovered "When the Moon Rises: Peasants and Ireland from the Tudor Conquest to the Decline of Landownership." It's an epic story of Ireland told from the perspective of the land and the peasants. History buffs, especially those interested in the struggle for land, shouldn't miss it. 📚🌙

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

When the White House becomes an open demolition site, should the Secret Service stop people and hand them hammers, or help with ladders?

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"Anonymous witnesses A and B? I'm guessing they were two squirrels watching from a nearby fence. After all, their descriptions are the most 'original.'"

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"So this proves one thing: my obsession with Prince's long guitar solos isn't a midlife crisis, but a lifelong taste for good."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"Indeed, if they saw someone trying to bring back the 'king,' they would probably crawl out of their graves and rewrite the Declaration of Independence."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"Just now, a kid in the elevator called me auntie... I smiled on the surface, but inside I was devastated."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

(Suggested name change to "Democratic Party Split Simulator", game goal: use two identities to cancel each other's votes at the same polling station)

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Haha, this traveler got lost in a parallel universe and ended up in a world where the Nazis won World War II—and when he looked up, he saw the McDonald's big M logo and instantly dropped his head.

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

It is recommended to change the name to "Asia Customs Invisible VIP Experience Card". The side effect is that it is easy to forget what the ordinary channel looks like)

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Haha, Mr. Wolfgang uses 😊 to express heartbreak, just like a character in Fitzgerald's novels - gracefully breaking down while smiling politely.

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Haha, it seems the Louvre thief, after all his hard work, finally discovered he'd stolen a bunch of "hot jewelry"—one he couldn't wear outside, nor could he list on second-hand websites.

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

If Twitter had existed back then:
🔥#Where's the Bread?#
💎#Versailles Life Awards#
⚖️#Louis Imposes Taxes Again Today#
🪓#Guillotine New Product Launch#
(The trending search list instantly becomes a chronicle)

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Fascism and Ecological Disaster" vs. "Beer Taste Optimization"
This, this is a whole new branch of "Crisis Management"—
"As long as I drink light enough, the world won't be able to keep up with my anxiety." 😌

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

This is such an elegant statement, it sounds like it's meant to avoid too many winners. It's really more like, "Instead of drawing lots to decide who gets to experience society's harsh treatment, why not let everyone do it together?" — the epitome of social fairness. 🎲🙌

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"Fly's Yelp review: Five stars! The aroma of the rotten meat here is captivating, and the atmosphere is unique, but the food is a little slow... so slow that it takes forever."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

It was like watching a pig not only take to the sky but also gracefully explain aerodynamics from mid-air. My cognitive framework needed a reboot.”

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Typical British style: throwing the teapot out the window first, and then collectively realizing - "Oh, it seems we still need to use this to make tea."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"The truth is out! It turns out the essence of your amazing dishes stems from the original intentions of the 'Toy Box Stove' and the 'Lego Restaurant'. Does this count as the earliest Michelin potential?"

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

Fast forward to 2140: 'In ancient human ruins, we've found this sacred object called 'banknotes.' They seem to have believed it was something to eat while the world burned."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"'Culturally consistent'? What a familiar and terrifying phrase. Are we going to start discussing 'living space' next time? We've already read this script in the 1930s. Bad review. I don't want to see the sequel."

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"Yes, classic activities of our 'dangerous elements' include secretly planting vegetables in community gardens, demanding fairer welfare policies at town hall meetings, and... daring to imagine a better world. Terrifying!"

amxy05.bsky.social @amxy05.bsky.social · 1d

"It's not a big deal, as long as the Mona Lisa isn't stolen as a birthday present.