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1. This is why the very rich should not make public policy

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 10:20 AM

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They have no real life experience with working for a living, shopping, budgeting, having to save for retirement.

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This is why the very rich should not make public policy jmbar2 Monday #1

I have seen my co-pays for the few medications I am on rise. ProudMNDemocrat Monday #3

How about eliminate all networks and plans and when you become sick bucolic_frolic Monday #4

Only Rebl2 Monday #5

Fuck THAT! chowder66 Monday #6

... Prairie Gates Monday #7

$27,000. Pocket change. Am I right? Vinca Monday #8