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Hermit-The-Prog

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47. you shouldn't have to jump through hoops
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 09:33 PM
Dec 2018

This is deliberately complex to discourage people.

Food, shelter, health care and education should be easily obtainable by all. The only qualification should be that you're human.

This stuff makes me mad. We need to remove Republicans and then remove the obstacles they've installed between people and their needs.

Dickens had it right when he gave us Scrooge... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #1
Two years ago I attended a live performance of "A Christmas Carol" at our sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #15
Many Protestants are influenced by the idea of predestination, even though... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #21
I always associated predestination with calvinism TheRealNorth Dec 2018 #28
Right, and I would have mentioned Calvin if I wasn't having... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #59
Many years ago (42, I think) I was talking with some young Mormon missionaries hostalover Dec 2018 #45
Methodists aren't taught that, as a rule. summer_in_TX Dec 2018 #55
Very true. raging moderate Dec 2018 #56
My UU church participates in a similar program with other local churches, but only for... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #60
Scrooge believed in workhouses Recursion Dec 2018 #34
the amount would be the same in any state Hamlette Dec 2018 #2
I think the states can control disability pay and food stamps, but yeah, nobody is getting rich. watoos Dec 2018 #13
I don't give to Salvation Army because of they are a church TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #32
Wow. Please rethink your position on this one. EarnestPutz Dec 2018 #46
One of the years when I worked being a bell ringer they stationed me at Walmart. Walmart did not Doreen Dec 2018 #37
no, states do not control food stamps or Social Security disability Hamlette Dec 2018 #53
WI Republicans should be so ashamed. Hortensis Dec 2018 #3
Sociopaths are incapable of feeling shame. GoCubsGo Dec 2018 #23
But, GoCubs, we're not talking about the Hortensis Dec 2018 #30
I think you're referencing psychopathy misanthrope Dec 2018 #57
"Here you go... a banana peel. Enjoy." ck4829 Dec 2018 #4
That woman is Catholic in name only. scarletlib Dec 2018 #5
Thank you jodymarie aimee - a very powerful piece. erronis Dec 2018 #6
49 cents a day?! Are we a third world country now? Shame on Walker and the Republicans! Luciferous Dec 2018 #7
To answer your question, yes, the US is a third world country. Nt raccoon Dec 2018 #20
A lot of Evangelicals believe if the Spirit is not within you, it's something about you. TheBlackAdder Dec 2018 #8
Yep. A.K.A. the "Prosperity Gospel" that a lot of these TV preachers spew. GoCubsGo Dec 2018 #24
That's a little different, more of a scam where the more you contribute, the more you'll receive. TheBlackAdder Dec 2018 #36
"Free only exists for the affluent". So true. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2018 #9
And in Colorado, a blue state with benefits mountain grammy Dec 2018 #10
Ironic, isn't it? One of the 'better' places to live in this country supposedly (and please., ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2018 #29
It's a huge problem in Colorado mountain grammy Dec 2018 #33
Don't get me started ProudLib72 Dec 2018 #35
Wonderful piece and thank you for reminding us of why we're Dems in the first place. llmart Dec 2018 #11
Digging It, Jodymarie! ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #12
There must be a boom in Dominionists. watoos Dec 2018 #14
The stupidity of the rich are blessed by God theology is so obvious Farmer-Rick Dec 2018 #16
High impact writing. Please post this widely. Thank you! Loubee Dec 2018 #17
K&R backtoblue Dec 2018 #18
I just listened to some of these "Club for Growth" assholes, going on and on bullwinkle428 Dec 2018 #19
I am 66 and retired and live in WI. My income is just over $12,000/year. elocs Dec 2018 #22
Good for you! shanti Dec 2018 #25
Thank you. Yes it's important to be able to jump through the hoops elocs Dec 2018 #27
you shouldn't have to jump through hoops Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #47
I don't believe the process is deliberately complex, no more than for anything else. elocs Dec 2018 #61
I've been through it in an earlier time Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #64
You need to follow the steps and provide what information or proof that is requested elocs Dec 2018 #66
Wow. I am amazed, and impressed at your tenacity and strength of character and you teach ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2018 #31
"can't make too much money either" That's exactly true. elocs Dec 2018 #39
I got about $.50 cents a day in SNAP benefits here in Michigan Kaleva Dec 2018 #26
now is that leaded water or the expensive, safe stuff? Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #48
It's expensive as we are paying for a new water supply system Kaleva Dec 2018 #49
Flint has been crowded out of the headlines Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #50
I'm assuming from your budget that you own your house? llmart Dec 2018 #62
Being on SSDI, I have Medicare and I own my own home Kaleva Dec 2018 #67
Thanks for the info. llmart Dec 2018 #68
K&R Solly Mack Dec 2018 #38
Some of the meanest people I've met are this new brand of far right evangelical Christians. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #40
I get 83 cents a day left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #41
Oh I do like the way you think. +1 BeckyDem Dec 2018 #42
A Catholic who does not honor the poor is a lapsed Catholic going to Hell. McCamy Taylor Dec 2018 #43
It hurts me to see the poor demonized lovemydogs Dec 2018 #44
I really like your post. llmart Dec 2018 #63
Jeff Bezos could help the poor tremendously at140 Dec 2018 #51
You speak the truth jodymarie Ohiogal Dec 2018 #52
Powerful and eye-opening. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2018 #54
Gov. Scott Scrooge rlegro Dec 2018 #58
This is what we have to overturn. Foundational shit like this. calimary Dec 2018 #65
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