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Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What the hell happened?




Yeah, 1909, those were the days. No Unions, low taxes, none of these pesky safety and environmental regulations. No Social Security taxes. Lower health care costs. A robber baron could keep almost all his profits! Life was grand!

Today 100 Years Ago: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1909:
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Says Western Jobs on Farms Are Myths; Bowery Mission Makes a Test of a Demand From Nebraska for 1,000 Men; Told All Places Are Filled; The Bread Line Diminishing, but Secretary Earl Estimates There Are Still 150,000 Idle Men the City



Chuck, Vegetarian fanboy
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Fuck 'em all but nine.