CHRONOS by MacKenzie

CHRONOS by MacKenzie

In Hindsight

Decoding the 'Build Back Better' Conundrum"

Promises of Renewal and the Unprecedented Transfer of Wealth

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Dec 19, 2023
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In the aftermath of tumultuous times, a catchphrase echoes through the corridors of power, whispered with promises of renewal and resurgence: "Build back better." It is a mantra that reverberates with the hope of rebuilding what has been fractured, a symphony of progress that resonates in the ears of the weary masses. Yet, beneath the veneer of optimism lies a dissonance that strikes a chord with the harsh realities unfolding.

A record-breaking symphony of waiting lists unfolds, a disconcerting melody of individuals left languishing in the purgatory of unmet needs. The strains of a cost-of-living crisis crescendo, a relentless beat that pounds the vulnerable into the ground while those in lofty towers remain untouched.

Poverty, that perennial specter haunting the fringes of prosperity, remains an uninvited guest at the feast of progress. As the elite revel in the opulence of their utopian dreams, the dispossessed dance to the tune of economic disparity, a grotesque ballet where the pri…

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