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alcuno

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8. I'm actually kind of torn on this one.

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 10:56 AM

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I have one relative (in her early 50's) now doing DoorDash to meet the work requirement. Actually glad that the government is requiring her to work because no amount of love and support from family got her going.

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GOP Food Stamp Work Requirements Hit just as Jobs Dry Up: Millions of People Will Lose Food Stamps, per early estimates [View all] Celerity Saturday OP

The billionaires want us dead newdeal2 Saturday #1

They hate people. I do not see that as a statement/belief to disparage and inflame. Passages Saturday #2

Seems more like indifference to me luv2fly Saturday #4

Designing policy that hurts people is not indifference regarding the outcome. Passages Saturday #5

So crime will increase because people have to take care of their families. badhair77 Saturday #3

So in some states, staying eligible for food stamps triggers other help Johnny2X2X Saturday #6

K'n'R justaprogressive Saturday #7

I'm actually kind of torn on this one. alcuno Saturday #8

That's one. What about all the millions of children involved? Maybe get them lessons in pickpoketing? marble falls Saturday #15

Nope. alcuno Saturday #21

Message auto-removed Name removed Saturday #9

Conveniently missing from your reply BumRushDaShow Saturday #10

Also, mighten she not volunteer herself? marble falls Saturday #12

I expect the libraries had big budget cuts and book bans BumRushDaShow Saturday #13

She already colored in them already. marble falls Saturday #14

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When Congressional Republicans actually do a full day of work for a full day of pay valleyrogue Saturday #11

Exactly. plus a million. marble falls Saturday #16

The Cruelty IS the point! electric_blue68 Saturday #18

"We're not in this position because of forces beyond our control." area51 Saturday #19