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Hippie artifact of the day

Patches

Once upon a time when you bought a pair of Levi's 501s they were stiff and uncomfortable. You had to wear them a long time before they became comfortable. That's why hippies patched them when they got a hole in them. (That and because it was cheaper than buying a new pair.) It's a tradition that makes sense. It's anti-disposable economy.

Genuine Hippie Sez:

Tax the Rich, Feed the Poor

Conservatives say: If it's too easy for workers to get by (minimum wage, unions, social security, unemployment insurance) then they won't work hard enough. We must not coddle them or they'll be de-incentivized.

Conservatives also say: If it's too hard for the rich to get richer (taxes, regulation), they won't work hard enough. We must coddle them or they'll be de-incentivized.

See what they did there? (Hint: read just the bold.)