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In reply to the discussion: I gave ten bucks to a guy in the parking lot this morning. [View all]TBF
(32,060 posts)49. And the question in my mind becomes
Who really are the "moochers" anyway? I think people who make their money in an inherently unequal system (or inherit it in such system) could just as easily be defined as "moochers". What we need is a resource-based system in which people are able to have what they need as opposed to wants.
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Because rich people MUST have it all. It's their obsession and our downfall. nt
valerief
Mar 2015
#4
he wanted the items you left him; he just didn't want to deal with you or know you were
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#34
If someone refuses aid, and they are not committing a crime, how do you propose. . .
Journeyman
Mar 2015
#58
It is a strange sickness, the ones who complain the loudest about "freeloaders" recieve the most.
greatlaurel
Mar 2015
#41
Some communities are passing laws to make it illegal to give food to the homeless.
CrispyQ
Mar 2015
#37
Yes, starting with the Koch Brothers. The biased media has allowed the GOP to define moochers.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#52
Very good on you. Yes our country can and should provide shelter, food & the basics to people
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#16
Apparently war with countries like Iran is more important than feeding and clothing Americans
Cali_Democrat
Mar 2015
#17
Hey, now, if we supported every unfortunate, how would I pay for my second yacht?
tclambert
Mar 2015
#19
thank you for doing that. you are correct--this wealthiest country in the world should be
niyad
Mar 2015
#23