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freshwest

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56. Problem I see is turnout. There will be a third of the population well off enough to not care.

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 01:25 AM

Aug 2012

Many of those most affected, are being denied the right to vote on their future, having given all their productive years and will be expecting that SS. Many are not informed, or don't believe the GOP will really do what the Democrats are saying that they will do. They just think that it will all be taken care of by someone. Others will be diverted by other things and not vote. It's going to be close.

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49% of Seniors �living on a food budget of about $5 a day" [View all] riverwalker Aug 2012 OP

Enter DU's "it's their fault they didn't save enough" Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #1

I suppose they would say it is also my fault that I had a quadruple bypass A Simple Game Aug 2012 #11

One of my favorite sayings: Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #15

Everyone needs to realize that no matter how secure they think they are A Simple Game Aug 2012 #20

CORRECT Skittles Aug 2012 #43

Life virtually never goes as planned. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #55

What is an acceptable daily budget for food? salvorhardin Aug 2012 #2

I have the same question & wonder what is considered reasonable Voice for Peace Aug 2012 #6

I can tell you my experience... CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #50

thanks so much Voice for Peace Aug 2012 #54

$7 to $12 per person per day KurtNYC Aug 2012 #10

That sounds about right to me salvorhardin Aug 2012 #14

Each week when I go to the supermarket, RebelOne Aug 2012 #32

Wow, I get by on $1.25 a day. joshcryer Aug 2012 #52

I spend at least 1k a month for 2 people. Incitatus Aug 2012 #47

I have the same question, and I live on the same limitation. SheilaT Aug 2012 #60

Wouldn't medicaid pay for a home for the aged for her? shraby Aug 2012 #3

I don't believe medicaid has a housing allowance provision in it. DURHAM D Aug 2012 #4

No, Medicaid pays for my mothers nursing home sammytko Aug 2012 #9

only if a spouse still lives in it riverwalker Aug 2012 #27

a spouse or anyone else that has lived in it with the person on Medicaid sammytko Aug 2012 #28

that's a good way to look at it riverwalker Aug 2012 #30

millionaires wouldn't have to use Medicaid sammytko Aug 2012 #35

Not unless she meets specific medical criteria to enter a nursing home. Tanuki Aug 2012 #59

This will get worse. Lasher Aug 2012 #5

Tragically, $5 A Day Is Too Much for the Ayn-Rand-Paul-Ryan-Rand-Paul Crowd Yavin4 Aug 2012 #7

Raises hand DainBramaged Aug 2012 #8

Got the 5, not the 10 for the other. Always need to cut back on the 5. freshwest Aug 2012 #44

My daily budget for food, clothing and other consumables is $8.45 and I'm 53. Kaleva Aug 2012 #12

A lot of those same people are repubs... Javaman Aug 2012 #13

The effect of the Romney-Ryan budget is the same for Rep or Dem - Catastrophic mojo2012 Aug 2012 #25

well explained and well written renate Aug 2012 #31

Problem I see is turnout. There will be a third of the population well off enough to not care. freshwest Aug 2012 #56

also the repukes will find some way to keep the folks over 65 from voting... Javaman Aug 2012 #63

Their mantra is 'The Democrats are just trying to scare you.' Since we've made a stink resisting all freshwest Aug 2012 #65

I can make it on five bucks a day for food panader0 Aug 2012 #16

Pay $3 For Dinner with Obama WebZines Aug 2012 #17

my husband got a letter from Romney asking for $75,8000. I am not joking renate Aug 2012 #33

You got a letter from a scam organization. former9thward Aug 2012 #49

If the Republicans took complete control of the house/ senate and white house sarcasmo Aug 2012 #18

That's basically happening already Hydra Aug 2012 #29

That's the same budget I have for my dogs - TBF Aug 2012 #19

That's about the same as me. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #21

And yet if not for these people ... broadcaster75201 Aug 2012 #22

The Cleaver Family Did Not Exist For Most Of Us grilled onions Aug 2012 #23

Wow! Riveted by your post!! Excellent rant. riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #42

Yes, and it's getting harder because of other expenses. Cleita Aug 2012 #24

So dsteve01 Aug 2012 #26

kick Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #34

This is what we accept in America now? RepublicansRZombies Aug 2012 #36

No, because the Catfood Commission III will meet after the election. woo me with science Aug 2012 #41

it's hard to have much sympathy for them, really.... mike_c Aug 2012 #37

+1 freshwest Aug 2012 #45

My Mom was in a great job, 401k, lost it all from medical bills when the ins company denied a claim. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #38

Similar story. And then the comfortable wonder why people lost their houses, declared bankruptcy... freshwest Aug 2012 #46

I know most here consider $5 a day a crime. Hatchling Aug 2012 #39

You might be able to get some help in feeding your kitties Cleita Aug 2012 #57

Huge enormous KICK!! CountAllVotes Aug 2012 #40

We should be treating our seniors better. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #48

I probably spend about that, but I shop like a demon and go far for bargains. dimbear Aug 2012 #51

So sad, and to think food prices are about to skyrocket due to massive droughts Amonester Aug 2012 #53

It's worse than that. aquart Aug 2012 #58

Du rec. Nt xchrom Aug 2012 #61

My wife and I had a light lunch yesterday at McDonald's NNN0LHI Aug 2012 #62

I live on Peanut butter and jelly for lunch at work DainBramaged Aug 2012 #64