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It's pretty depressing so don't watch it unless you're willing to see just how desperate and horrible life here is. Why is this country still so fucked up? And this is in California too so it's probably even worse in other states.
SunSeeker
(51,557 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,733 posts)in the world. Depends how you define "the richest", because that is not what the vast majority of us experience. Millions are suffering for no good reason, other than the GOP simply doesn't give a fuck. At all. And they're coming for your social security. Watch for it. No more excuses. Take it back Dems, and yes we need Independents and GOP supporters that understand how badly we have been sold out.
Delphinus
(11,830 posts)I think it needs to be seen by every congress critter, D & R. And every person in this country. It is so telling.
ancianita
(36,055 posts)JoeOtterbein
(7,700 posts)And the add the kids in wheelchairs on TV begging for money for their own and others, healthcare, and then I'm in tears all night.
Codifer
(546 posts)I hadn't known that Dickens wrote about dystopian futures.
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)hard to feel sorry for them when they still vote republican. Like the miner, wait until he gets black lung with no insurance.