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ansible

(1,718 posts)
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 06:19 PM Dec 2019

German documentary on how poor people survive in the USA



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.
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German documentary on how poor people survive in the USA (Original Post) ansible Dec 2019 OP
I don't need to watch that. I've lived it, when I was a kid. SunSeeker Dec 2019 #1
A documentary that well, documents, the unnecessary plight of the poorest, in the "richest" country Evolve Dammit Dec 2019 #2
This is a great video. Delphinus Dec 2019 #3
Same in KS, VA, TX, Appalachia, OK, NM and that's why nine governorships flipped blue since Trump. ancianita Dec 2019 #4
Yep! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #5
Could only handle 13 minutes and twenty seconds Codifer Dec 2019 #6
It's sad but blueinredohio Dec 2019 #7
Been there. midnight and lulu Dec 2019 #8

Evolve Dammit

(16,733 posts)
2. A documentary that well, documents, the unnecessary plight of the poorest, in the "richest" country
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 08:18 PM
Dec 2019

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)
3. This is a great video.
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 08:33 PM
Dec 2019

I think it needs to be seen by every congress critter, D & R. And every person in this country. It is so telling.

JoeOtterbein

(7,700 posts)
5. Yep!
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 08:59 PM
Dec 2019

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)
6. Could only handle 13 minutes and twenty seconds
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 09:03 PM
Dec 2019

I hadn't known that Dickens wrote about dystopian futures.

blueinredohio

(6,797 posts)
7. It's sad but
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 09:20 PM
Dec 2019

hard to feel sorry for them when they still vote republican. Like the miner, wait until he gets black lung with no insurance.

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