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In reply to the discussion: Every time I open my refrigerator, *every time*....... [View all]Generic Other
(28,979 posts)27. Thanks for the reminder
that we really do not have it that bad living under imperial rule where we start wars with other nations to steal their resources, openly manipulate their forms of government including killing their leaders, send our corporations into impoverished places to exploit their workers so our refrigerators will always be full of fresh produce flown in direct from countries where the workers will not ever be able to afford these luxuries, etc. etc.
Sorry to be a downer, but we Americans have very little sense of perspective.
Sorry to harsh your buzz.
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I had an old boyfriend who liked to say that in the end, everyone wants the same thing. More.
WillowTree
Jun 2014
#20
I often think how blessed I am. Heat in the winter, all the food we want, great water.
Shrike47
Jun 2014
#29
Not only do I have plenty of food in the refrigerator, I'm appalled at how much of it goes to waste.
Rozlee
Jun 2014
#31
I feel rich when I open a fabulous jar of food that I preserved from organic sources.
WCLinolVir
Jun 2014
#38
Sounds like life is good for you. Sounds like you're good people. Think I'll have some chocolate....
marble falls
Jun 2014
#41