(Here is part one of ‘Then and Now’.)
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Compare and contrast our noble ancestors with modern Americans.
Then: Poor, yet dignified, with strong family and community bonds.
Now: Overfed, government assisted trash who look like shambling monsters.
It won’t be long for this country.
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