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> well adjusted

We just grew up with AIDS, the ozone hole, global warming, the gulf war, Panama, Somalia, gang shootings on the freeway, the massive earthquake that was supposed to crack California off and set it adrift in the sea...



AIDS, Iraq, Panama, and Somolia are avoidable.

Wear sunscreen.

Most murders are targeted and chances of getting randomly shot are low.

Earthquakes are scary but you can prepare for them to reduce your risk of injury or death.


AIDS is avoidable now. It wasn't when nobody knew what caused it, and it was in the blood supply, and educating people about condoms was prohibited.


We didn't start the fire, it's always been burning since the world's been turning.

Jesus, the first guy to ever get 'cancelled' for mere words.


a little more than mere words; IIRC the "Cleansing of the Temple" involved at least a whip...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleansing_of_the_Temple

Theologians argue as to whether there was Battery or not, but Assault is pretty much stipulated.


I you had said Acid Rain i would have thought you were quoting Bill Murrays Scrooge promo from Scrooged.




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