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ananda

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1. I know. It's like "poor" and "poverty" are dirty words.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Oct 3, 2024, 09:54 AM

Oct 3

With Harris and Walz, it's middle class only.

That has always bothered me, but it didn't start with them.

It's a Republican and media creation that "poor" and "poverty"
is associated with crime and evil.

This is a real shame, but there it is.

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Rev. William Barber II demands focus on poverty, proposes debate format to 'put facts out' [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 3 OP

I know. It's like "poor" and "poverty" are dirty words. ananda Oct 3 #1

It bothers me, too XanaDUer2 Oct 3 #2

And there are a lot of rich people who swear they are middle class. NT Jk23 Oct 3 #3

To me, MC is a dr or high ranking CPA XanaDUer2 Oct 3 #4

The issue is location as well Jk23 Oct 3 #6

He's a national treasure. I wonder if Madame VP has ever spent any time with him.... littlemissmartypants Oct 3 #5

"He's a national treasure. I wonder if Madame VP has ever spent any time with him...." BumRushDaShow Oct 3 #7

That's great! Thanks! littlemissmartypants Oct 3 #8

He is a man with a purpose on a mission BumRushDaShow Oct 3 #10

I am glad to see this The Wandering Harper Oct 3 #13

He truly is!! hamsterjill Oct 3 #9

What We Need Baron2024 Oct 3 #11

I agree. Along with proper education, opportunities for trade skills, and a strong job market. mucholderthandirt Oct 3 #14

K&R The Wandering Harper Oct 3 #12