I don’t want to cut child poverty in half. I want to eradicate child poverty.

Apr 29, 2021 · 1:18 AM UTC

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I want to fly like a bird of my own power, but I don't see that as likely.
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give all your money away then
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Millionaire Marianne: I wanted to help you but since I can’t afford the entire bill, I’ll do nothing.
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Exactly. Set the bar low and if you’re very lucky you MIGHT just meet the bar. Which half do you think would be cut? It wouldn’t just happen to be the white half would it?
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your millions tell a different story
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Okay but the path to eliminating it is first ending half of it right?
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Right! I was wondering why they keep saying 1/2
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We all want that. What is your point?
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And what are you doing to achieve that goal- because shitting on people working to make things better because they aren't making enough progress to meet your exacting requirements doesn't help reach said goal
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