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sanatanadharma

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4. "They...have to work again", they meaning the other, the not-me, not-us

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Aug 18, 2021, 09:32 AM

Aug 2021

"American workforce is a singular noun naming a collective. It is the reference for the word "they".

The use of the plural word "they" is grammatically incorrect, however it clearly sends the message of 'the other', them, they, workers, the used and useful for the "me/we".

The free-money vs free-labor conflict continues. The wealth of the few is essentially free money for them, created by labor that is severely underpaid; some labor hours are essentially unpaid wage theft.

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Deerhead owner defends viral Facebook post saying 'free money' prevents hiring [View all] TexasTowelie Aug 2021 OP

Maybe he has a shortage of workers because he is a bad boss. madaboutharry Aug 2021 #1

Word about bad bosses gets around. TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #2

He means until it's either this or starve Fullduplexxx Aug 2021 #3

"They...have to work again", they meaning the other, the not-me, not-us sanatanadharma Aug 2021 #4