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Midnight Writer

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1. Richest country in the history of the world, and we can't afford to give poor folks a $6 per day food allowance?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 07:49 PM

17 hrs ago

Of course we can afford it, but our billionaire class is afraid it will weaken our moral fiber if we accept "handouts". They, of course, are immune because their moral fiber is so strong.

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Richest country in the history of the world, and we can't afford to give poor folks a $6 per day food allowance? Midnight Writer 17 hrs ago #1