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Michael Sheen spent his own money to write off $1.3 million of neighbors’ debts | CNN Actor Michael Sheen has bought $1.3 million of his neighbors’ debts and written them off using $129,000 of his own money.

The actor Michael Sheen used all his money to start a fake debt collecting business, buy 900 people in Wales's debt, and excused it. If Musk bought ALL $194 billion in medical debt in the U.S. and excused it in the same way, he'd still be the world's riches man by hundreds of billions of dollars.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go bury my head in the sand and try to get through this weekend pretending everything is fine because otherwise, I will go postal.
TL;DR - I hate our fucked-up reality. This *is* the worst timeline.

THIS IS THE REALITY OF THE MAJORITY OF THE COUNTRY. The US is no mecca. It is a cesspool of capitalist wastelands and hatred. Stay far, far away.

Our front porch has broken windows we are trying to replace with plexiglass because we can't afford real glass. And the windows that are in great shape (bless you, Gram) mostly can't be opened because the screens have been damaged by pets and storms and years of use, and we can't replace them.

Our roof is 15 years overdue for replacement. Like, shingles are shredding, holding our breath that this winter won't be the one that finally sees leaking start, overdue. We do not have $20,000 to replace it. Nor even the $12-15k to do it ourselves, which we are physically unable to do.

We do own our home. However, it is 100 years old. It has asbestos insulation around some of the basement pipes. We cannot add central air conditioning or even replace our heater without disturbing it, which would mean a HazMat crew and greater expense.

We have 3 vehicles, all paid off. Only one of them is functional. One is totally dead. The other is still repairable at this point, but we can't afford the repairs. There is NO WAY we can afford another car to replace it. The 3 of us in the household share the one vehicle. For everything.

Heaven forbid an emergency happens, or a car breaks down. When something inevitably happens, we are fucked.

We are better off than some, in that we own our home and have a relatively low payment. We also have a 2nd mortgage. We are able to pay our bills and not starve and still manage to afford our medications most months. But not always. And even when we do, it can take us down to an empty bank account.

SOAPBOX TIME!
The inequity of being in the financial 'donut hole' of the US is appalling. We make too much on paper to be granted any assistance or qualify for programs, but realistically, we are barely scraping by most months.

Survived my bday AND the start of classes this week. Damn, I'm gonna be busy for the next 2 years. 😵‍💫

PERFECTION. And thank you!!!

📢 Xmas in August is TOMORROW! That is all. 📢

You didn't miss it. It's tomorrow. Thank you for the well-wishes, whenever they are given! ❤️

4 days until Xmas in August.
🎂🎁🥳

Neat!! 🤩

The argument against regulation is always the same: “It stifles growth and jobs.”

But just as tax cuts for corporations have not trickled down, regulatory cuts have not benefited most people.

Big companies enjoy bigger profits. Working people bear the costs.

Also, 9 days until Xmas in August.

Happy Bday to me, I just ordered my college textbooks. $300+ later, I think Ill skip throwing g a party. Or presents. Or much of anything. Maybe Rick will stick a candle in some ramen for me? 🥳

📢 11 days until Xmas in August. 🫶

I am not binging fast enough!! Still back in the 30s! But it has been MARVELOUS listening. You four can spin one helluva tale. ❤️

Car of "10 Lessons for Stronger Movements" It shows a drawing of an otter holding a placard that says "Imperfect Allies Aren't Enemies" The other 9 lessons are listed as: "1. CRITIQUE TO BUILD, NOT TEAR DOWN 2. ORGANIZE, DON'T JUST ARGUE 3. MOVEMENTS WIN, NOT INDIVIDUALS 4. PERFECTION IS THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS 5. EGO KILLS MOVEMENTS 6. PLAN FOR THE LONG GAME 7. MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE 8. POWER DOESN'T CARE ABOUT FEELINGS 9. DIVISION IS A WEAPON USED BY ELITES, DON'T PLAY ALONG"

Taps the sign

Beardsley, nooooo.

The book covers are smaller to fit our tiny, dainty hands. And the game controllers come in pink!

😍😍😍

Ouch.