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Originally Posted by preki
Falsehoods? Like what?
“Poor people today have it easy because they can get government benefits without doing anything in return”
“Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care” (literally, “DEY TERK ER JERBZ!!!”)
“Blacks who can't get ahead in this country are mostly responsible for their own condition”
“Our country has made the changes needed to give blacks equal rights with whites”
“The obstacles that once made it harder for women than men to get ahead are now largely gone”
“Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy” (versus “Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost”)
And my personal favourite...
“Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard” (versus “Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people”)