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How soon before we experience the bread lines reminiscent of communist Russia? ~


Posted - March 19, 2020

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    I was just thinking about that this morning.  People are losing their jobs right and left. I hope this blows over soon. 

    Wait until the poor begin to run out of food, it could get scary then.  Those bread lines were back when people were a little more civilized.  







    This post was edited by . at March 20, 2020 8:33 AM MDT
      March 19, 2020 7:47 AM MDT
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  • 52905

      Thank you wery much, Komrade.

    ~
      March 19, 2020 8:35 PM MDT
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  • It already feels like that when shopping.  Everything is limited (damn hoarders) and the lines are long.
      March 19, 2020 8:47 AM MDT
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  • 52905


      Da, Komrade.  The non-conformists must ve dealt vith swiftly. 

    ~
      March 19, 2020 8:37 PM MDT
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  • 1893
    Here is a news flash from Minnesota

    Minnesota restaurants are closed, but their cooks are still feeding those in need

    A wide range of food, from kids' lunches to bowls of ramen, are available to those who need them.

    Here is the news link

    https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-restaurants-are-closed-but-their-cooks-are-still-feeding-those-in-need/568901372/
      March 19, 2020 12:24 PM MDT
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  • 19942
    Good that they are doing this rather than having the food they can't sell otherwise go to waste.  I think only those who may have been through the Great Depression or WWII with its rationing would understand what is happening now and be able to handle it.  We are too soft - people can't get test kits or respirators to live and we're complaining about not having enough toilet paper!
      March 20, 2020 8:36 AM MDT
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  • 1893
    SpunkyS I grew up in a Small Town Rural Agricultural  environment.  With few exceptions until Harvest or Livestock market everyone was just scrapping by.  So this community type giving to me was normal and expected.

    When I moved out and onto bigger Cities and places the Self absorption and pure Selfishness appalled me.  To this day it still does  for far too many reasons.  I have not changed much from my roots and rural  background even though I now ear Suits and Tuxes.  I still get asked, are you for real because of my generosity, frugality and a community spirit.  When i was living NYC it put me at odds with my coworkers and Neighbors.

    I do agree with some of your observations.
      March 20, 2020 9:58 AM MDT
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  • 19942
    I can certainly understand that your roots are what molded you into the adult you became.  What I have found is that New Yorkers can be cold and distant but when things look their bleakest, we step up and take care of each other.  September 11th and Hurricane Sandy are perfect examples.  People were very giving of their time and volunteered to help in any way they could.  Unfortunately, when things got back to "normal," they went back to the old ways.  
      March 20, 2020 1:26 PM MDT
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  • 44175
    I think that may be a recent photo.
      March 19, 2020 2:49 PM MDT
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  • 52905

      Da, Komrade; ze Ministry of Propaganda er, um, “Information” works hard to disseminate news of current events to ze masses. 
    ~
      March 19, 2020 8:40 PM MDT
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  • 44175
    No 'e' at the end of Komrad. OK, Tovarish?
      March 19, 2020 8:55 PM MDT
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  • 1893
    Да, я понимаю комерию, Spasebo
      March 20, 2020 10:06 AM MDT
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  • 44175
    Dang, I know what that means, and I studied Russian 35 years ago.

    ничего товарищ This post was edited by Element 99 at March 20, 2020 11:21 AM MDT
      March 20, 2020 10:08 AM MDT
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  • 1893
    Thought you might, however it was something  - Da This post was edited by Archerchef at March 20, 2020 12:06 PM MDT
      March 20, 2020 11:05 AM MDT
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  • Already doing that at Costco. Pretty soon we're going to have to wait in line to receive our designated amount of toilet paper squares allotted for the day.
      March 19, 2020 3:19 PM MDT
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  • 52905

      I trust you are not complaining, no, Komrade?

    ~


      March 19, 2020 8:41 PM MDT
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