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Old 04-21-2017, 02:56 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by Bladewire View Post
Poverty isn't on the rise Paul.

You do this shit every time! Say a right wing lie, get proven wrong, pivot to another lie, get proven wrong. But do you ever think "hhhhmm maybe these people showing me the truth are on to something."?
What is the current poverty rate in the United States? - UC Davis Center for Poverty Research

Read it and see why I say that. A small decline doesn't mean there isn't an overall rise compared with previous decades. You have to look at the long picture.

Also, read some of these articles showing why people are not slipping further down. It explains why Debt is rising so fast. https://www.google.cz/webhp?hl=en&gw...merica+by+year Forget the blame on Obamacare and look at the figures pre-Obamacare. Are you willing to pay more in taxes to support those who have a job that pays too little to keep a family and to those without a job?
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