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OC375

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2. People are mad

Reply to MichMan (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 05:52 PM

Aug 27

When things seem unsalvageable, one common reaction is to want it all to burn so others hurt too. The idea being maybe things will change if everyone is in pain. Even good people can feel trapped and want to lash out, even if they know things likely won’t change regardless.

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The last two recessions have hit low-income families of color hard [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 27 OP

One reason I don't understand why some here are hoping we have one MichMan Aug 27 #1

People are mad OC375 Aug 27 #2

do you ever miss a chance? Skittles Aug 27 #3

Are you one of those hoping for a recession ? MichMan Aug 27 #4

sure, bro Skittles Aug 27 #5

DURec leftstreet Aug 27 #6