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One hell of a condensing (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge.

"Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.

"And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?"

"They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not."

"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge.

"Both very busy, sir."

"Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I am very glad to hear it."

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 2 points 2 years ago

You better believe I read this in Michael Cane's voice, conversing with some muppets.