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I'm 57 years on disability due to a horrible accident and I'm also a type 1 diabetic. I also depend on Medicaid for my medication and insulin, which if I had to pay for would cost close to $10k a month. I barely make ends meet now. I have no doubt Trump is going to eliminate both SSDI and Medicaid and there is no way I can work. As we all know, when dictatorships happen the most vulnerable are at the ones to suffer the most. I'm actually ok with death, my 2 year old Australian Shephard though is by my side 24/7, I fear for him the most.
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Groundhawg
(1,218 posts)
FoxNewsSucks
(11,701 posts)It's a reasonable, and likely, concern
Groundhawg
(1,218 posts)
TeslaNova
(317 posts)Would love to hear why your actual thoughts on why this is ridiculous other than one liners.
confoosed
(62 posts)...left, right and middle. No major programs are going away and paranoia just makes you unwell. Take care of yourself and don't stress over something that will not happen.
jimfields33
(19,382 posts)purchase on food stamps. Kennedy is big on calling our food poison. He compared ingredients of a box of cereal to the same one in Europe. It was many added ingredients that are not necessary. He’ll want to make health his priority and make only getting foods without preservatives available. That’s about the only change I see coming.
Thunderbeast
(3,819 posts)MAGATS LIKE THEIR COCO PUFFS!
RFK will have a short shelf life.
DFW
(60,182 posts)
33taw
(3,342 posts)Clean food means overhauling our agricultural system. No chance of moving 90% of farming to organic. That would take decades. Big ag will buck this all the way. Big pharma will eat RFK up with his proposed changes.
travelingthrulife
(5,179 posts)33taw
(3,342 posts)Last edited Fri Nov 15, 2024, 11:21 AM - Edit history (1)
That is my point, he is done before he starts.
RandomNumbers
(19,156 posts)The more the FelonRapistTraitor and his TraitorMinions can f*ck things up in any way shape or form, the better for the FelonRapistTraitor's handlers.
I would love to be proven wrong. Unlike the original poster, I can probably physically survive this b.s. if I choose to, barring acts of God or Nature. So they can just SHOW ME that I am wrong in my predictions about this cabal.
Not holding my breath.
33taw
(3,342 posts)rich7862
(492 posts)RFK jr will create diseases that have long been under control. But you see no problems ahead.
We have been duped by the rich, greedy, vicious oligarchy into voting to let them own all of us completely.
dpibel
(3,941 posts)You are a stitch and a half.
RFK is promising to do away with vaccine requirements. He wants to suspend infectious disease research for 8 years.
And you think the biggest thing going is cereal ingredients.
You are amazing.
Polybius
(21,900 posts)The election was heated, and ended up with someone that most of us here didn't want. That doesn't mean that you have to single handedly bully those that you disagree with.
dpibel
(3,941 posts)Zeitghost
(4,557 posts)But he is spot on when it comes to some of the trash we call food in this country.
viva la
(4,598 posts)in Trump's first administration. You think h won't try agsin?
GemDigger
(4,380 posts)and was not directed towards the op.
Groundhawg
(1,218 posts)TeslaNova
(317 posts)Do you not remember Trump throwing a party at the WH when the repeal of the ACA was passed in the House and he thought he had the votes in the Senate? Do you not know he attacked SSDI his first term and Biden immediately repealed it? Do you think the same guardrails will be in place this time? If I hear another Dem say we survived his first term with minimal damage so we'll be fine I'm going to barf, this is going to be nothing like his first term.
Mountain Mule
(1,188 posts)Orange 2.0 now owns both the House and.the Senate with no McCain to stop him. The election has given him carte blanche to act upon his worst instincts
Not all of us made it through his last 4 years.
From March 1, 2020, through the end of 2020, there were 522,368 excess deaths in the United States, from Covid, or 22.9% more deaths than would have been expected in that time period.
Those people didn't make it, because of his bungling!
Just imagine if he does do everything he wants, it's possible that number will double or even triple before the possible end of his next term in office!
Nothing is beyond the pale - there is no pale.
MustLoveBeagles
(16,399 posts)Many peoples lives depended on the outcome of the election.
Groundhawg
(1,218 posts)
kerry-is-my-prez
(10,281 posts)Except just screwing with the Dems doesn’t get him off enough he wants to screw with everybody this time. Revenge for the majority of the country that didn’t vote for him. He is playing cat and mouse with the Reps in the Senate. I’m not sure why he wants to mess with them this much. A bunch of them will probably lose their jobs because of the pressure they are under - and they have a choice between pissing off Trump and having him turning his Magots on them or pissing off the public. Some won’t realize what he’s done for a while but hopefully in time for the midterms.
rich7862
(492 posts)Do you really believe the rich greedy oligarchy are gonna allow any real elections to be held.
Miami Blue
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Miami Blue
(374 posts)
summer_in_TX
(4,168 posts)Project 2025 will repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug price negotiation program in Medicare. This would allow drug companies to charge higher prices for drugs, which would make it more expensive for people to buy them. (See page 465 of Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise - a.k.a. Project 2025)
It would eliminate food stamps for people who do not have a job or are not looking for a job. So people who are out of work and do not have enough money to buy food will not be able to get help from the government. [page 299]
And it would make it harder for people to get affordable housing. Which means that people who are struggling to afford a place to live will have fewer options and may end up homeless. [page 503]
hlthe2b
(113,954 posts)Groundhawg, I don't know what your sources of regular information are. Still, I strongly encourage you to read, view, and listen to sources more grounded in the reality of Trumpist policies and those of the individuals with whom he surrounds himself.
Quiet Em
(2,936 posts)the deplorable conman will cause. It's ridiculous to think otherwise.
yardwork
(69,364 posts)I don't know anything about you, so I won't assume anything about your motives. I'll just say that it's wrong to call people's fears ridiculous.
Trump and the Republicans are very likely to go after Medicaid, which is for low-income people.
I had a friend who was dying of cancer. Her last years were filled with fear that Trump and the Republican Congress would repeal the ACA. John McCain's thumbs down veto was the only reason they didn't. They have more power now and McCain is gone.
We don't know what they'll do but they will definitely go after poor people first. If that's not you, please show compassion.
OAITW r.2.0
(32,133 posts)Sucks that we all will die, I just hope to see Season 4 of Trump 2.0. 
kerry-is-my-prez
(10,281 posts)A couple of times a week. I’m not sure if I want to be around when things get really bad. It definitely is not boring watching this asshole - much like it was during George W. Bush’s’ time.
OAITW r.2.0
(32,133 posts)little did I know what was in store for this Country....
Katcat
(574 posts)Owes the country and now would be a good time to repay us. LOL
Hope22
(4,746 posts)The very first thing I would do before getting out of bed in the morning was to check DU and see what kind of disaster * may have caused over night.
LoisB
(13,027 posts)
Tribetime
(7,145 posts)
Silent Type
(12,412 posts)I still do some related work and follow it and Medicare closely. My point is that I’ve heard talks of Medicaid’s demise ever since the 1970s.
Truth of matter is that 67 Million are on Medicare, 20 Million ACA, and 50 Million or so on Medicaid, including half of the children in this country. Doctors and hospitals won’t get paid, drug companies, etc. While perverse, the fact a lot of people profit off those plans, means it’s relatively safe.
I’m as confident as I can be there is no way all Republicans will vote against that number of people. And, private insurance companies profit off everyone of those millions, so they’ll be lobbying and looking for allies.
The fear that POS trump is instilling in people, including a bunch of fools who voted for him, is criminal. But I don’t believe he can do what we fear. Of course, I didn’t think he could win in 2016.
Still believe you are relatively safe. Take care.
TeslaNova
(317 posts)But regardless, my thoughts on this are Republicans have been trying to kill these programs since their inception (including Social Security), they think they are money sucking programs, and with the exception of SS they basically are, but obviously there are some like me that would not survive without them. But that's irrelevant to them, they did not care whatsoever when 600,000 died under Trump and if truth be known they would rather people like me be dead. So if they don't care about 600,000 deaths, why would 6 million deaths be any different? Yes, maybe things won't turn out for the worse, but I personally see Trump and company doing everything they can to kill these programs, and they are in a very good position to now do it. I hope I'm wrong but from where I'm at things are not looking very good.
Silent Type
(12,412 posts)While trump is the lyingest MFer in history, I remember Harris asking him in debates why he didn’t replace ACA during his term.? He looked befuddled and somewhat ashamed while mumbling, “I would if I could come up with something better.”
I’m on Medicare, not particularly worried for myself. I do worry about what younger folks will have. Hopefully, it will be better.
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Same with Social Security. I've hear it's on Death's Door since the early 1980s. Yet here we are, it's still just fine, but the Doomsayers preaching of it's soon to be demise. It's a Third Rail. People talk loudly about it, but no ones touching it.
Meowmee
(9,212 posts)Sending you and your dog a big hug 🤗 Type 1 here myself. You can legally order insulin from Canada in bulk with an rx which will be much cheaper, even for the non covered insulins that medicare did not reduce the price on. A type 1 friend was paying $70 a vial for one of her insulins, fast acting, on medicare. I looked it up at a Canadian Pharmacy and found she could get 4-5 vials for less than that. I just ordered inhalers for one of my cats, it was way less than the price of one inhaler with a big initial sale at the Canadian mail order for a years worth for him.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,369 posts)I_UndergroundPanther
(13,369 posts)And I won’t be able to afford the meds. I am on SSI disabled mentally and have a nasty back injury living in hud housing. It’s really hard to emotionally prepare to lose everything one has.
My cat, Othello I really worry about him. He is the sweetest known thing on earth. I love him and would be mad as Sekhmet on fire if trumps bullshit led to him being harmed.
I have built a decent life here and everytime I think about it too long be it in gratefulness, fear or rage , I am reminded that soon I will be in a situation that will lead to suffering and death.
It fills me with dread and resignation.
I hate conservatism and all who believe and enable that shit, because conservatism conserves things like a “ natural order of things” that does not exist in the real world.
Conservatism has fascism built into it. No more compromise with conservatism, republicans or authoritarians or ogliarches for me period.
I hate the people that voted for trump
And I have every right to because they voted to take away all I have, even my life and put my Othello baby in harms way.
I am disgusted with this country disgusted with the narcissism, capitalism and the inhumane stupid structure of this society the consumerism .
When criminals are the law.. what recourse do we have when we have nothing ?
niyad
(132,440 posts)
milestogo
(23,082 posts)There are breed-specific rescues that will come and get your dog and rehome him if needed. i have an aussie myself, and he is a great support dog.
I hope that you do not lose your health care; we are all fighting to keep these programs.
niyad
(132,440 posts)it. I will let others who are far more qualified address the majority of your concerns, and will address your last one, about your furbaby. You need to designate a pet guardian, the same as for children, if you know of someone, or some local rescue, who would take him in care. There are even documents that one can download, or fill out online. I have such a guardianship set up for my little rescue with a very good friend. She is even one of my ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts on my cell phone.
slightlv
(7,789 posts)If it comes to the worst, I have the way picked out for myself. My cats (and dog) have a home with someone who will be here to love them, and I'm leaving him everything I own. I only fear leaving my DH. His marbles are going a lot faster than mine, and I basically caretake him. Grandson said if anything ever happened to me, he'd do it. Knowing my kidcats are going to be well taken care of was the last of my "oh, shit" tough it out thoughts. I was able to relax a little once that was taken care of.
I'm not in any hurry, but if they should kill Medicare and SS or slash either, then there may be nothing to do but check out. With autoimmune diseases, I'm not likely to make it living under a bridge.
Mountain Mule
(1,188 posts)I became disabled in my early 50's due to a brain injury. Now at age 73 I'm getting by on a tiny social security check and a housing voucher. I count on Medicaid for my prescriptions and medical care. Trump and his pet boy Elon would love to do away with these programs as well as the people like you and me who depend upon them. I have a wonderful hound named Alexander and two orange tiger stripe kitties. I worry more about them than I do myself. They are such sweet wonderful creatures.
I hate the people who voted to put us in such dire straits. They are horrible.
Kaleva
(40,365 posts)Mountain Mule
(1,188 posts)Medicaid covers my prescriptions and a large part of my medical care. Without Medicaid I and many other Americans would be gonners.
Kaleva
(40,365 posts)"Qualifying for Medicaid
Generally, you must meet your state’s rules for your income and resources, and other rules (like being a resident of the state)."
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicaid
cadoman
(1,617 posts)If you can move to a state that values Democracy you might survive. Maybe start a GoFundMe?
https://govsfordemocracy.org/articles/gsd-press-release/
Nimble_Idea
(2,849 posts)TeslaNova
(317 posts)But thanks.
Kaleva
(40,365 posts)Your comment:
"I also depend on Medicaid for my medication and insulin, which if I had to pay for would cost close to $10k a month. I barely make ends meet now. I have no doubt Trump is going to eliminate both SSDI and Medicaid and there is no way I can work"
TeslaNova
(317 posts)It covers hospital and doctor visits and then it's 80%. Medicaid picks up that slack. Yes, I'm also on Medicaid.
Kaleva
(40,365 posts)"If you're dually eligible, Medicare covers your prescription drugs. You’ll automatically be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan that will cover your drug costs instead of Medicaid. Medicaid may still cover some drugs that Medicare doesn’t cover."
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicaid
TeslaNova
(317 posts)But what you left out from your link is this:
People who have both Medicare and full Medicaid coverage are “dually eligible.” Medicare pays first when you’re a dual eligible and you get Medicare-covered services. Medicaid pays last, after Medicare and any other health insurance you have.
If you're dually eligible, Medicare covers your prescription drugs. You’ll automatically be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan that will cover your drug costs instead of Medicaid. Medicaid may still cover some drugs that Medicare doesn’t cover.
So yea, being on Medicaid makes you eligible for that. You don't think I know how this works? Medicaid pays for the prescription drug plan through Medicare (part D). Those drug plan also come with high deductibles and co-pays. Medicaid picks up that slack. Medicaid also picks up the 20% slack of hospital and doctor visits that Medicare does not cover.
Kaleva
(40,365 posts)"You do realize Medicare doesn't cover drugs, don't you?"
And here's the info I gave you:
"If you're dually eligible, Medicare covers your prescription drugs. You’ll automatically be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan that will cover your drug costs instead of Medicaid."
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicaid
TeslaNova
(317 posts)The link you keep posting is IF you have Medicaid (and are on Medicare). No Medicaid, no duel eligibility. Medicaid was expanded under the ACA. Still not sure what you're attempting to debate here.
Cha
(319,067 posts)I'm glad we have DU to speak out about our Worries ..and know we're not alone.
I have no idea what's going to happen... just Hoping if he starts talking about taking away our SS, SSI, and Housing.. WE Will get the House Back in 2026. 
JI7
(93,615 posts)I think he will be most focused on grifting which includes selling out the country to foreign powers and getting revenge.
SWBTATTReg
(26,257 posts)run forever. As for revenge, unfortunately, YES. And going against others for simply expressing their first amendment rights, etc., such as platforms as DU (shudder) and other online platforms. Time to line up the lawyers and get ready.
BigmanPigman
(55,137 posts)and that a lot of us will/are facing. So many people DO NOT understand the really of this issue and that attitude pisses me off even more than I already am...which stresses me out and that makes me even more sick. I am down to 83 pounds due to the election and the stress caused by tRump. There are no choices/options available for millions of Americans. That is a fact.
*****In a world where justice prevails only those assholes who voted for tRump would receive ZERO benefits for anything. Life is not fair and tRump cultists should be the ones who suffer for their actions, not those of us who are not sadistic, hate filled, self absorbed monsters.
irisblue
(37,508 posts)Or my Medicare goes away.
I see your point TeslaNova
Straw Man
(6,946 posts)... are a form of insurance paid by capitalism to stave off revolution. Smart capitalists know this. Stupid ones will quickly learn it.
Demanchor
(138 posts)I don’t expect to live through this for different reasons.
I will fight
Blue_Tires
(57,596 posts)I'll probably be out of a job 😔
DemocratSinceBirth
(101,850 posts)MAGAS benefit from them too.
haele
(15,396 posts)Just to give you and the pup some piece of mind.
That's something everyone with something or someone they worry about should keep in the back of their minds to do anyway.
I've had a living will and a trust to ensure everyone at least has 10 years of security if something happens to me. One last thing to worry about.
Granted, if the *rump Administration orders his Praetorian Guard to inflict airstrikes on US neighborhoods, any plans we have go out the window.
Haele
snot
(11,804 posts)RFK's platform and record show that although he's been a vaccine skeptic, he's also been actively pro- union, indigenous rights, environmental regulation, and against the corruption and greed of Big Pharma, the US's invasion of Iraq, etc.
I really don't think you should be worried about his influence.
SupportSanity
(1,582 posts)I had a very brief discussion with a friend who is also collecting Social Security. He was full of doubt that Trump could get rid of Social Security. He said that he can't do that because it has to go through congress.
I said but yeah, it will be Trump's congress.
He said "We'll see"
This is all very scary because this is part of the PUTIN'S GREAT PLAN - Gut America so it's ripe for the taking.
mzmolly
(52,793 posts)Last edited Sat Nov 16, 2024, 12:38 PM - Edit history (1)
My dh is in a similar position. T1 & disabled. He used to take the old school insulin years ago but prefers the newer products. If the govt stops covering insulin, it will piss off big pharma. I hope that will be a factor if we are not a considation.
Democrats are still in office, and while we don't have complete control we can help stop the madness.