What is the most desperate and uncomfortable decision you've made as a result of economic distress?Mine dates back to early COVID.. I was walking past an alley, feeling very hungry. I didn't have quite enough to buy ramen noodles + another thing or two to make it a full(ish) meal. I noticed a lady throwing a diaper in the dumpster in the alley,... See More »
The richest person in the world decided the poorest people of the world should die.-Lawrence O’Donnell
Has anyone here ever lived in poverty? If so, what do/did you feel when the topic of poverty comes up?
Don't expect help. Do expect brutality. Homelessness definitely on the rise in 2024 USA.And of course, the usual non comments, the utter contempt that's so natural for the people. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/27/homelessness-rising-2024
The saddest looking homeless guy was standing on the cornerAnd my son asked me to buy him some food and water 🥺