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1929 Depression. "Way back then..." A terrible time, when good people were tested. Some did okay. They lived through it. They still raised their families. Some did not do as well. The other choice, was to give up. Today, the world is remembering 1929. They are considering all the "things" their grandparents survived, and wondering if they will do the same? Lack of faith in the government. Lack of faith that "they" have our best interests at heart is the question. They print more money, on green paper, and expect it not to change, the value of the dollar, everywhere... from the piggybank, to the USBank, more is paid for less each day. Invaders are coming. No one had to shoot anyone to cross the line. They were invited by "them". The agenda all about money, votes, and slaves for tomorrow's machine, they are building. Good men sit watching, not just from the sidelines... but often from the sidekick position. They don't seem to mind, the pinches off of pieces from the greater whole, as long as it does not change their comfortable lives. The man on the corner is holding up a sign. No one should pass him by without reading... the message, all of it at least twice. This is not a repeat of the past, it is the last... of everything.

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Date: 7/8/2022 4:43:00 PM
Sad situation in the world today, greed and power mongering has taken over it seems. I enjoy your poem and the comparisons. Have a great day! Bill
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Date: 7/6/2022 9:35:00 PM
Oh, interesting!!! I'm thinking 1939, and the start of WW2... Which is worse, the frying pan or the fire?
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Date: 7/6/2022 8:17:00 PM
Unfortunately History is repeating itself ! The older generation some how faced the trials. But will the new generation be able to make it? The value of money has gone down and inflation is choking the ordinary and the less affluent. A stark situation indeed... Regards dear Ann
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Date: 7/5/2022 12:00:00 AM
Such sad truth... God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 7/4/2022 10:38:00 PM
Ann,so very true, "more is paid for less each day. " We get a small increase and the whole world raise their prices even more to leave us penniless. Blessings
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