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Nay

(12,051 posts)
1. Only if we include in "how kids have been raised" to include the general 'culture' of
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 05:57 PM
Feb 2018

rabid capitalism that has surrounded them for the past 30 years as well. You can't advertise to, psychologically manipulate, tempt, berate, brainwash, separate, and grift off of these kids and expect parents to be able to counteract every shitty manipulation that this so-called culture throws at people 24/7.

Our culture is purely a commercial grifting culture and it is producing a populace that is definitely damaged.

onecaliberal

(32,861 posts)
4. I have raised my kids to be tolerant, inclusive, and respectful. They are amazing children.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:11 PM
Feb 2018

They are currently studying AP Physics and music theory among many other things. I’m sick of the cop out excuses for why we can’t hold politicians accountable for putting money over the lives of children. Truth be told their money is above all for them, it is their diety.

I could not get my child to go to school today because he is distraught over the events in Florida. We live across the country.

onecaliberal

(32,861 posts)
6. The same mother fuckers who refuse to help us feed those children.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:18 PM
Feb 2018

Fuck every last one of them. I wouldn’t spit on them if they were ablaze.

onecaliberal

(32,861 posts)
10. I have to work because my 58 year old husband had a massive stroke and will likely
Fri Feb 16, 2018, 01:22 AM
Feb 2018

Never work again. I have to keep our benefits and I need my pension more than ever.

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