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Zalatix

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I'm a liberal looking to make a difference in politics.

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So, how's that free trade working out for Europe? Youth unemployment is at 22.8%

Guess where all their jobs went to.

And European austerity is just making it worse and worse.

http://www.businessinsider.com/europe-youth-unemployment-2012-10#

The Depressing Truth About Europe's Youth Unemployment Nightmare

Youth unemployment is rising steadily in the EU as the economic crisis in Europe deepens.

The latest data reveals an EU-wide youth unemployment rate of 22.8 percent, up from 21.7 percent a year ago as those under 25 continue to lose their jobs to the economic slowdown.

Meanwhile, the politics of the crisis are becoming more intense, and thousands have taken to the streets in countries like Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, and even France in recent months to voice their anger with government austerity measures that have exacerbated the unemployment issue.

As of yet, however, the countries with the highest youth unemployment rates – Spain and Greece – are doing little to put the brakes on austerity.

"Duh. People who live in low-lying areas get flooded."

The problem with ^^^^ this reasoning can easily be demonstrated by visiting the following pages and entering in, say, 18 inches.

http://globalfloodmap.org/

It is a problem of global warming, not living in low-lying areas.

Dear Conservative Christians... liberals please spread the word!

Remember what that whole concept of beating swords into plowshares?

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021679570

Could someone here make this into one of those motivational poster thingies? Thanks!!!
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