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Old 11-06-2023, 05:32 PM
 
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No one owes anyone anything. In this world you are on your own. Most grown ups know this. The sooner you know this, better you are.
With that logic, you forfeit your right to complain about anything. I don't expect you to voice any displeasures going forward, because as an individual, you have the ability to change your own situation.
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Old 11-06-2023, 05:35 PM
 
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My point was that in an ideal society, nobody should be homeless anyway. Doesn't matter who it is. Capitalism be damned. Capitalism is the reason why people are coming here in the first place. Putting band-aids on societal issues does not prevent the opening of more wounds. The government is in a deficit, yet "we're" worried about people sleeping on the street. I put "we're" in quotes because it does not apply to me. I see the bigger picture.
In America it is individualism society no one owe you anything and Individualism is a major part of American culture and constitution.
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Old 11-06-2023, 05:41 PM
 
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In America it is individualism society no one owe you anything and Individualism is a major part of American culture and constitution.
Then you should forfeit your right to voice your displeasures as well, because you have the ability to change what you see is not right. It's all about individualism after all.

Can't have it both ways.
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Old 11-06-2023, 05:55 PM
 
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You can't scream individualism and then blame the government for not doing what you think they're supposed to do. Doing so admits that you're not completely in control. True individualism means you're in control of your own destiny and your own well-being, not the government. Who cares if the borders are open. You're an individual, change your surroundings for yourself. It's quite hypocritical to scream individualism, then place blame on others.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:01 PM
 
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Not in the world, but in the USA it's like this as their is a strong belief on individuality.
Simply a ruse designed to keep the plebeians complacent. Give them just enough toys, and they will dance like its Christmas.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:04 PM
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This is great news.
Toss ‘em out…and off the taxpayer dime.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:15 PM
 
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You can't scream individualism and then blame the government for not doing what you think they're supposed to do. Doing so admits that you're not completely in control. True individualism means you're in control of your own destiny and your own well-being, not the government. Who cares if the borders are open. You're an individual, change your surroundings for yourself. It's quite hypocritical to scream individualism, then place blame on others.
America must protect it borders like every country in the world why would allow so many third world element into the country. You see Brooklyn bridge lately it wasn’t even like that in 2019.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:20 PM
 
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America must protect it borders like every country in the world why would allow so many third world element into the country. You see Brooklyn bridge lately it wasn’t even like that in 2019.
You are an individual. You don't like what you see. You can change your line of vision, no?

Individualism is what is being preached here. Do you want someone else to handle this problem for you, being that you're an individual? Are you admitting that you need protection? This is what I have a problem with comprehending. If we are preaching individualism, why are you looking for other entities, i.e. the govt, to solve your problem?

Can't have it both ways.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:23 PM
 
Location: New Jersey!!!!
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Lol

Reductio ad absurdum

Again.
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Old 11-06-2023, 06:27 PM
 
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Lol

Reductio ad absurdum

Again.
I thought this was America? We speak English here. Lol.
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