1 in 8 americans starving. That is ridiculous. But it is what it was when we were saying that the richest nation in the world could not afford to give all its people health care.

The republicans are busy trying to take that back. Can you imagine the uproar if we decide that 1 in 8 americans starving is something the government should tackle.

What is it with white people that they can accept other people suffering as long as it isn’t them?

Maybe the Cherokee were right when they asked if the white eyes were human beings.

I don’t want to sound racist, but it is the whites in this country that are aways arguing to give more to the rich and less to those who have less.

I don’t get it with that race. Why are they so insensitive to the plight of the less fortunate?

Actually, I was being racist. If I weren’t I would have clarified that statement. What I should make clear is that this does not apply to all whites, just american whites.

It is the average white american that is very insensitive to the plight of the less fortunate, especially someone of a different race.

Though to be fair, the average white american can’t stand their own poor either. They do everything to make the rich more comfortable. All you have to do to confirm that is to read Helena’s post above.

So white america, tell me what’s the deal? Why do you kiss up to the super rich so much?

Clemens

Clemens

Malcolm, I was there 8am-8pm, very brief, thank you for asking though.

Ruth, any word on Anonz? I’m going with the no news is good news until you tell me otherwise.

Caio, Luv, Zen Lill

That was a good preview. But I would also add that the world will soon have to deal with a super power that will need more resources and perhaps space to accommodate that huge number of citizens.

Moss

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