Buzzard
Buzzard
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November 11th, 2013 at 1:25:53 PM permalink
Sometimes I read something that strikes a nerve.

I wonder how things might be different if : Well draw your own conclusion.

" the depression may indeed be on "Main Street" once again with the only difference being that the "breadlines" are formed in the mailbox rather than on street corners. "
Shed not for her the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret Tis but the casket that lies here, The gem that filled it Sparkles yet
FleaStiff
FleaStiff
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November 11th, 2013 at 1:44:23 PM permalink
Breadlines in the mailbox?

Some counties used to publish the names on the Welfare List. In Chicago most of the soup kitchens were run by Al Capone. NYC had Three Penny Restaurants for those too proud to accept Welfare.

For a long time poverty has been exported to the suburbs and to rural areas.
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