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i have a theory that americans are more generous because they have to be: our social services are so shitty, so there's just more NEED. if people were better taken care of in general (funding for healthcare, education, the arts, etc.), we wouldn't need as much charity. so put that in your pipe and smoke it, study.

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I definitely think that's part of it. Plus cynical donations by the plutocrats to mitigate criticism of their absurd wealth.

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YES

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They are called "guest essays" now :| After The Times decided (understandably) that I should not be building a standalone travel app (see: Covid) I was put on a project as the Product Lead to "reimagine the op-ed" in celebration of its 50th anniversary (not really though). I will happily tell you all about it :)

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I think it's hilarious I can NEVER REMEMBER THAT even though, that is exactly the most logical thing to call them!

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