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eppur_se_muova

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24. It's our country more than our species. "America doesn't have a culture -- it has an economy."

Wed Apr 30, 2025, 02:11 PM

Apr 2025

I've heard that a few times, and am inclined to believe it. Anything that can squeeze more labor out of the laboring classes to line the pockets of the rentier class is rendered legal and enforceable by their minions in bought-and-paid for elective office. No sacrifice is too great for a perceived marginal return in profit, even when that perception is delusional.

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can she get a job that does not require so much standing? Skittles Apr 2025 #1

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And you will get a flat nose Captain Zero Apr 2025 #29

STANDER Maninacan Apr 2025 #31

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Good examples. Nt lostnfound Apr 2025 #41

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Retired here too.. Permanut Apr 2025 #12

Word orangecrush Apr 2025 #20

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She needs to get a lawyer ... Tarzanrock Apr 2025 #10

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Says it all. Wake up humans. KPN Apr 2025 #11

Merde alors! Mme. Defarge Apr 2025 #13

So cruel Duncanpup Apr 2025 #15

Awful and it was going on long before late stage capitalism Meowmee Apr 2025 #16

Is This As Bad modrepub Apr 2025 #19

Cashiers in European countries are allowed to sit Wicked Blue Apr 2025 #21

Some ALDI markets in the US also allow cashiers to sit kimbutgar Apr 2025 #39

When I broke my ankle they told me to keep my foot elevated milestogo Apr 2025 #23

It's our country more than our species. "America doesn't have a culture -- it has an economy." eppur_se_muova Apr 2025 #24

During my 4 years as an NP in the Air Force, I often had to write notes... 3catwoman3 Apr 2025 #26

I'll bet men who worked at the credit union didn't have to bring dr notes Maru Kitteh Apr 2025 #43

But, hey, at least here in 'Merika we ain't nebber going to go SOSH-A-LIST! Why, we're FREE PatrickforB Apr 2025 #27

here ya go - Nigrum Cattus Apr 2025 #28

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I'm hoping you gave her more than what she was asking. mwooldri Apr 2025 #32

I did, actually. Aristus Apr 2025 #34

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Thank you for sharing that experience. Aristus Apr 2025 #35

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My local grocery store would probably hire her. planetc Apr 2025 #40

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