or out of the mouths of babes and sucklings .... well not exactly that they were about 11 years old.
I was sitting on the S-Bahn coming home 'tother day. On the seat opposite two girls (ages - see above) were having a joyful, very loud, if reasonably intelligent conversation.
There was among the things discussed the subject of poverty in Africa and what "we" could or should do about it. Good - I'm impressed!
Which led in turn, logically (????) to the United States. Which in turn led to the comment from one of them (translated into English from the original German):
"EVERYONE'S RICH IN AMERICA!!!!".
Everyone? I felt (like the good former teacher that I am) like leaning across and correcting her, but honourable men of my age don't speak to strange children, for obvious reasons!
Well it had been such an interesting and intelligent conversation up to that point, why should I correct her? Maybe she is right and I am the one who is mistaken - although I would be interested to know her sources.
Anyway, my American readers in particular, have a nice day and continue to enjoy your immense prosperity! And if you have any spare currency (I do take the Euro you are trying to unload!), please let me know!
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