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Old 11-17-2009, 04:32 PM
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I never knew there was a war on poverty. I always thought that's what the government wants in this country. Rich or poor. Of course there's always the lazy, trashy people who couldn't care less. They actually enjoy poverty and all the freebies that come along with it. (and before anyone ask, no I'm not madmax) I'm sorry, but I agree with madmax, but I'm not him/her.
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Old 11-17-2009, 04:40 PM
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I never knew there was a war on poverty.
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or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_poverty
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Old 11-17-2009, 04:46 PM
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Thanks guys. I just learned something new.

I think it should be more of declaring a war on laziness if anything. As long as there are lazy people, that war can't be won.
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