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posted ago by nero2003 ago by nero2003 +1603 / -0

The only things that were in short supply were eggs, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. On Saturday the same store was nearly barren.

Meanwhile, in Cuba, 50 years later and everyone is still on ration cards.

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Ackshually 24 points ago +24 / -0

For real. Under capitalism we have a toilet paper shortage that ranges from amusing to mildly irritating. Under socialism we would likely have a legitimate food shortage that would break out in violence and civil unrest. Thank God we didn’t choose socialism.