1/ Few want to say it out loud because it’s terrifying, but the fact is that we’re teetering on the verge of a Depression. Some would say we’ve entered one already. That’s why there are those who want people to go back to work no matter what.

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2/ Instead of suggesting that people die in order for us to avoid a Depression, we should do with others have done to bring us out of one. The government right now can start creating jobs that people could do from home. We need an at-home version of FDR’s WPA public works program
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3/ From scientists to computer techs to mechanics to architects to environmental experts to artists to engineers to inventors, there’s an endless number of jobs people could be doing from home right now that would add immeasurably to our new beginnings on the other side of this.
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4/ Today’s politicians extraordinarily entrenched within a system that simply does things the way it has always done them. The lack of imagination in DC is stunning, yet an unimaginable catastrophe demands we imagine new solutions. Oldthink is the problem; newthink is the Answer
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Marianne, these are the good old days. We are teetering on total collapse. Sorry to sound realistic. Love you.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
The government can pay people to stay home, force private corporate business to give back to the American people, place a hold on mortgages, rent, other debtors must wait
Replying to @marwilliamson
Entrepreneurs and funders (that are not currently part of the fascist swing) can easily launch green start ups now as part of the jobs program. This administration and global corporate are selling off this country as we speak—a land grab. People of conscience and might must act
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Replying to @marwilliamson
We can not expect this govt or Congress to do the right thing here. This administration has multi tasked opposing sides to their delusion as a facade to keep people distracted, unfocused, in fear, and disabled. The Earth is not depressed.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
But putting food in my mouth is just "duh economy", and I shouldn't sacrifice lives to... feed myself. Right?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Profits over people, as always.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
You are assuming it is all about money. People are social beings. They are not cut out for solitary confinement. It is bad for their physical and mental health. Human touch is actually important.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
The news media is saying it out loud, I believe they play a part in this.