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getagrip_already

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3. Perfect time of year.....

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 05:17 PM

Dec 10

“Are there no prisons?” asked Scrooge.

“Plenty of prisons,” said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.

“And the Union workhouses?” demanded Scrooge. “Are they still in operation?”

“They are. Still,” returned the gentleman, “I wish I could say they were not.”

“The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?” said Scrooge.

“Both very busy, sir.”

“Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course,” said Scrooge. “I’m very glad to hear it.”

And back we go......

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MAGAs didn't think their SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS were at risk. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 10 OP

MOST of them just didn't THINK; elleng Dec 10 #1

10 +....... Lovie777 Dec 10 #2

Perfect time of year..... getagrip_already Dec 10 #3

Wait til older mom and mother in law need to move in. LakeArenal Dec 10 #4

The question that goes unasked and... GiqueCee Dec 10 #5

I Agree With You Baron2024 Dec 10 #6