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“Capitalist or communist, it all boils down to a pointless distinction between two types of poor and to a major misconception that we almost managed to dispel some forty years ago: the fallacy that a life without poverty is a privilege you have to work for, rather than a right we all deserve.”

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Book:Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World

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“How can I be ? Proud of my struggle, but having nothing to show. Guns , petrol, tires , gas, everything blows Now I am standing on top of Museum building burned into ashes. It Is smoke in the mirrors. Look at our Repercussions. Our legacy, our reputation. Canvas and portraits of arrogance Lies, deception, fractions results of politicians Insurrection results of a failed mission Blood used to paint our image Poor quality in this fotos, because nothing changed. You might think it is the 80’s, because you can see tribalism and racism. A perfect black and white picture. Sound of freedom turned into sound of violence, Ambulance, Police siren , people crying and dying Hunger and poverty used as tourists attraction They say look more poorer, so we can get more donation. I am getting global media coverage, Because I am queuing and walking long distance for food, Not because we are getting killed , abused and treated unfairly. They look at me and say Africa is starving Took my pics , post them on social media. Now they are laughing. Being born with a price tag, that says you not worth it, because your black. Government looted everything from the poor Now the poor are looting the government. It is like a stolen movie. Those who started it all and who are behind it, are not getting their credit and spotlight . If we change looting to colonization , then they would be heroes. Not sure whether to say goodbye or good night Because when you're in Phoenix , this might be your last night.”

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Book:Inheritance

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Book:Noli Me Tangere

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Book:Good Morning, Captain: Fifty Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain Kangaroo

Source: Good Morning, Captain: Fifty Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain Kangaroo

“He knew what poverty means. The chilling of brain and heart, the unnerving of the hands, the slow gathering about one of fear and shame and impotent wrath, the dread feeling of helplessness, of the world’s base indifference. Poverty! Poverty!”

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