Grand Avenue by Mike Thompson for November 17, 2015
November 16, 2015
November 18, 2015
Transcript:
Michael: In school, we're going to talk about symbols of America!
Gabby: The Golden Arches! And that computer Apple!
Michael: I think it's more like that American Eagle.
Gabby: A store at the mall is a symbol of America?
Retired DudeMaybe both. Free enterprise (sole ownerships, partnerships, co-ops, etc.) has been destroyed by capitalism. Remember state communism was invented as a reform of capitalism, but became prey to the same greed. Now capitalism is trying to repeat the same failed program of communism – remember GUM, the soviet department store monopoly famous for long lines and empty shelves?
jaxman about 9 years ago
Sad but true that today’s youngsters are ignorant of the history and patriotic symbols of America.
Retired Dude about 9 years ago
Sad but probably true.
Retired Dude about 9 years ago
Her ignorance. Not the store.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 9 years ago
For that I have no idea.
abbybookcase about 9 years ago
well, that’s why they’re having a class on it. then they’ll know. i hope
hippogriff about 9 years ago
Retired DudeMaybe both. Free enterprise (sole ownerships, partnerships, co-ops, etc.) has been destroyed by capitalism. Remember state communism was invented as a reform of capitalism, but became prey to the same greed. Now capitalism is trying to repeat the same failed program of communism – remember GUM, the soviet department store monopoly famous for long lines and empty shelves?