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Initech

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10. Trickle Down Economics is the worst thing to happen to this country since the Civil War.

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Wed Sep 6, 2023, 12:08 PM

Sep 2023

When the CEO of a company makes 6,000 times what his average employee makes, and so many of us are living paycheck to paycheck with little hope, it really is a wonder why we haven't broken out the pitchforks and torches yet.

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Homelessness in the USA is a [View all] justaprogressive Sep 2023 OP

Homelessness in the USA is a PJMcK Sep 2023 #1

Sadly, well said. And welcome to DU. question everything Sep 2023 #2

Destruction of the working class Johnny2X2X Sep 2023 #3

In Utah the politicians kick off their campaigns at those payday loan locations Arthur_Frain Sep 2023 #4

It's like a pendulem with pay day loans Johnny2X2X Sep 2023 #5

We're on the same page. Arthur_Frain Sep 2023 #6

Suprime auto dealerships Johnny2X2X Sep 2023 #9

They use every trick in the book Ohioboy Sep 2023 #15

Aha Johnny2X2X Sep 2023 #16

DURec leftstreet Sep 2023 #7

Admittedly there are others but if homlessness isn't Prairie_Seagull Sep 2023 #8

Factoring in climate breakdown... justaprogressive Sep 2023 #19

Trickle Down Economics is the worst thing to happen to this country since the Civil War. Initech Sep 2023 #10

Joe Biden Johnny2X2X Sep 2023 #13

Very true. Elessar Zappa Sep 2023 #24

So true. And so shameful. byronius Sep 2023 #11

An old hospital near me closed down and the city decided to convert it Warpy Sep 2023 #12

Homelessness is a cultural choice. hay rick Sep 2023 #14

What you said justaprogressive Sep 2023 #18

We need to rebuild our cities... hunter Sep 2023 #17

Well put justaprogressive Sep 2023 #20

That is just the tip of the iceberg. Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2023 #21

K&R ck4829 Sep 2023 #22

It's a failure to adequately address mental health and addiction Buckeyeblue Sep 2023 #23

Many that are on the streets suffering from physical and mental issues, as well as... Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2023 #25