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Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps after government updates (www.cnbc.com)
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[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Politicians are more than capable of solving our problems. They’re paid not to.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think you're overestimating humans. Even if we actually attempted to solve all of our problems I seriously doubt we can. I do wonder how much better things could be though.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I do wonder how much better things could be though.

What are you talking about? Oligarchs are living their best lives right now. Trump is in office and there is nothing that is not up for sale. If you have big money right now, the US is your oyster. Bend the knee, kiss the ring and grease the palm. You’ll walk away with your own fiefdom. Pay a bit more and he’ll rent an office in the White House.