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reconmike provides the exception that proves the rule. Mr. Steed was not popping out babies to receive benefits so he could buy crack.
Reagan's whole point was to create a division between races in order to secure fear-based votes. He took a page from the Jesse Helms playbook. The problem is those people, the single mother drivin' her caddy to her crack dealer, right before she bets the rest her welfare check on a sure thing at the track. Them. The other people.
It's great for those who buy whole hog into anecdotes. However, anecdotes do not equal data.
Reagan himself was overheard saying, "I love simple people, they're so happy with simple answers."
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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