They're so broke that they've actually cut essential services. In many places, they've cut policemen, because, who the fuck needs them? Or firemen, son of a bitch, it's much more fun watching something burn down.

Lewis Black
About This Quote

The "Broke" Tumblr is a blog that posts photos of people who are broke. One of the main themes of the blog is that, although these people may be broke, they don't really need to bother with essentials like police or fire departments. This meme implies that the people in this situation are unable to afford these services, which is sometimes true. But it ignores the fact that some people are able to afford these services even when they are broke.

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