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After 50 years of fighting the same battles, the only thing that changes are the protest signs and actors. I am of the opinion that money backing the politics is where the larger problem is..... Man that MH370 story is crazy. Also it’s the kind of thing that can be a conspiracy… to me things that only require one or a few people keeping a secret are obviously doable. And the wealth gap globally makes doing things relatively cheaper.... - Serpardum...
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- peanut...
Survival. There is a prevailing assumption in the United States that if you work, you'll be able to support yourself. This has never been true for me.... - dawnagain...
Reality seems less real to me these days. How have we as a society allowed so few to have so much and so many to have nothing? I am 61. I am truly failing in every aspect. My health. My relationships. My finances. My sanity. Every moment is a struggle. I am suffering. Greatly.... Photo above – the Portland Oregon far left “Frog Brigade” protests outside the Capitol during Trump’s state of the Union address. When asked if they opposed Thrift Savings accounts for workers, the only answer was “ribbit” . . .... Violent corrections to instability of wealth-concentration (thanks to Claude) Ancient world: Rome's Social Wars and slave revolts (Spartacus, 73 BCE) preceding the Gracchi-to-Caesar arc Late Byzantine Empire ( 10th–11th century) China's dynastic cycle: Yellow Turban Rebellion... - computer...
The "Consequence Gap" ⚖️
Ever notice how the wealthy seem to have a shock absorber for life, while everyone else hits the pavement? It’s not just your imagination—it’s a systemic "consequence gap" that changes the stakes of survival. The Buffer vs.... - AMA Quotes...