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One hell of a condensing (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by Stamets to c/[email protected]

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[–] FlyingSquid 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months 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."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

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