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Silent Type

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37. I agree, but Food Stamp work requirements have been law for decades including admins from both Parties.
Sun Jun 1, 2025, 07:26 PM
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That smug little shit needs to disappear.......... joshdawg Jun 1 #1
Earth to MAGA Mike!! ProudMNDemocrat Jun 1 #2
ding. AllaN01Bear Jun 1 #4
One could argue that they "chose" to lose their Medicaid every time... Wounded Bear Jun 1 #20
Beware republicans speaking of common sense BOSSHOG Jun 1 #27
Sorry. but this is a losing argument for Democrats. Callie1979 Jun 1 #3
Tend to agree. Most already work and there are so many exceptions to the work requirements that few Silent Type Jun 1 #7
Agree - In rural Texas, there are a lot of "contractors", by that I mean people walkingman Jun 1 #13
Yep; and if we had a structure like many other countries, we COULD have it Callie1979 Jun 1 #32
fraud Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #40
You are correct - fraud is wrong no matter who does it. But walkingman Jun 2 #45
Who is gaming the system exactly? angrychair Jun 1 #25
This. We're seeing regurgitated RW talking points here. ms liberty Jun 1 #30
Well, there's a question that should be asked of Johnson. SHOW US. Callie1979 Jun 1 #33
Well according to Trump, the next Dem Pres can just start universal healthcare! Callie1979 Jun 1 #31
The bill will snowybirdie Jun 1 #8
Yes, neo liberals were all for opening the door so fascists can continue the destruction of safety nets ImNotGod Jun 1 #9
Glad someone said it. Karasu Jun 1 #17
You are accepting their "framing" BumRushDaShow Jun 1 #10
Hitting the nails on the heads Marthe48 Jun 1 #19
none of those three people are on medicaid primary Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #41
Poverty is a big part of the number of people using Medicaid Attilatheblond Jun 1 #29
It doesn't even have to be people in poverty BumRushDaShow Jun 1 #34
The fact is, the vast majority of fraud against Medicaid (and Medicare) is perpetrated by providers, not... LudwigPastorius Jun 1 #11
This lonely bird Jun 1 #22
This is true Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #42
This is addressed six ways to sunday Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #43
Until Congress gets off its rears and enacts universal coverage, we'll always have disputes over who should get Silent Type Jun 1 #5
"Volunteering" 80 hours a month for $187. In food stamps is slave labor questionseverything Jun 1 #36
I agree, but Food Stamp work requirements have been law for decades including admins from both Parties. Silent Type Jun 1 #37
That doesn't freaking make it right LearnedHand Jun 2 #38
Someone tell all these gop pecker heads to fuck off! OrlandoDem2 Jun 1 #6
Nobody "chooses" to lose their healthcare, you evil shit. SunSeeker Jun 1 #12
So, Mikey... GiqueCee Jun 1 #14
It's not 20 hours on top of a 40 hour week questionseverything Jun 1 #35
If there's a hell, fake Christian Johnson is headed there Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 1 #15
In 2026, Johnson will lose his leadership position because he chose to. Buddyzbuddy Jun 1 #16
I agree. His callous disregard for people and for the Constitution is his choice. patphil Jun 1 #18
This battle has been fought over and over since the Depression. They define able bodied as those who can stand and tie Ford_Prefect Jun 1 #21
This allegedly Christian nation has serious issues lonely bird Jun 1 #24
Another cruel bastard Warpy Jun 1 #23
Wait til this asshole finds out how 'unemployment insurance' works AZJonnie Jun 1 #26
They will be the greatest volunteers bucolic_frolic Jun 1 #28
They're not winning the messaging game on this one. Not yet, anyways. Torchlight Jun 2 #39
Like choosing poison or poison? Marthe48 Jun 2 #44
Yeah, well. I "choose" to label Mike Johnson for what he is: Paladin Jun 2 #46
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