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Our ignorant society has been brainwashed for a century that anything "socialist" is a Commie threat to our love it or leave it USA. No nuance, no quarter given to progressive ideas to use government to serve its constituents. We must educate the citizenry, as all the while fascist billionaires tear down the Dept of Education. Now who would want to keep citizens ignorant about the greater benefits of social democracy over pure capitalism? Who could be so selfish and so malevolent? You know who.
Our ignorant society has been brainwashed for a century that anything "socialist" is a Commie threat to our love it or leave it USA. No nuance, no quarter given to progressive ideas to use government to serve its constituents. We must educate the citizenry, as all the while fascist billionaires tear down the Dept of Education. Now who would want to keep citizens ignorant about the greater benefits of social democracy over pure capitalism? Who could be so selfish and so malevolent? You know who.
You really do have a much better life. I'm glad for you you made the right choice for yourself.
Very Happy for you.