Re:You misunderstand what it means to be poor
by cryptonector on Friday November 14, 2025 @09:57PM
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What you're saying is nonsense. I don't even know who Steven Pinker is. Poverty two hundred years ago was way worse than poverty today in most of the world -- this is a self-evident fact to anyone with even a passing knowledge of history. No running water, no water mains, no sewers -- these things meant death from cholera and other diseases for many children, and that's just for starters.
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Re:You misunderstand what it means to be poor
by fajitaforce5 on Saturday November 15, 2025 @10:52AM
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Odd how you counter claims as fictional with zero evidence just speculation. I realize this is a discussion forum and not a policy office but I pisses me off when feelings is met with feelings and not explanation or examples. Now’s your chance to really prove your point.
Re:You misunderstand what it means to be poor
by cryptonector on Saturday November 15, 2025 @03:58PM
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That we're all less poor today that our ancestors 200 years ago is absolutely, totally self-evident. No additional evidence needed. Indeed, the inverse claim would require evidence, and extraordinary evidence at that.