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In reply to the discussion: "Would people work if they didn't have to?" [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)42. +100. Today's right-wing extremism is toxic. The Atlantic
article and researchers don't say it, but an obvious link is being drawn between increased mortality for middle-aged whites and the mood created by 40 years of dystopian, anti-government/taxation messaging aimed at the gut. And, of course, by actual right-wing policies eroding belief in the American dream.
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Some right wingers do, but they are deserving. Like those guys who took over that Malheur
Dream Girl
May 2017
#14
Maybe kids and old people would get more attention then, too. And parents would get relief
lostnfound
May 2017
#40
It sounds like a nice idea, but affordable housing would be a major issue.
smirkymonkey
May 2017
#17