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> but I don't think things could get much worse than where we are now.

I suggest reading books and history to understand how stupid what you've said is. Take that as an insult if you wish.

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I understand where you're coming from, however, there is no doubt an existing entitlement issue that is directly based on how much money you have. We have ALL seen this.

Also, what history books are you talking about? I've read some history books but your suggestion was very unhelpful!

I suggest starting with Pillars of Earth. It is a popular book, nothing too spectacular but it will put the perspective in your "it can't be worse than what we have today" attitude.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I don't believe that "things can't be worse" but rather "things could be better than what we have today"

You literary said "I don't think things could get much worse than where we are today". This is dizzyingly insulting. Do you read that right? You misunderstood things so bad that I felt physically dizzy.

And that's the problem. People imagine BIG BIG BIG problems when the facts are on exactly the opposite side of the spectrum. Things are so good, that it is kind of hard to believe how good they are. Compared with the rest of the 9800 years of human history, we live in paradise. Do you understand what I'm saying? If a person magically comes to our time, he would think he is in heaven.

>felt physically dizzy

Seriously?

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