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dutch777

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2. The Republicans would like to think they can gut SS and Med but political reality says different.

Reply to Cyrano (Original post)

Wed Feb 8, 2023, 02:16 PM

Feb 2023

And its not just Biden and the Dems saying NO, it will be the voters back home threatening the Repugs political lives if they ding SS and other programs while leaving in place a tax system that favors the rich and corporate interest over the common man.

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The elderly cost too much. Let them die. [View all] Cyrano Feb 2023 OP

I wish he would have called them out by name! The seniors Meadowoak Feb 2023 #1

It's all on Rick Scott's website Ray Bruns Feb 2023 #4

I wish he would have called out Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Lindsey Meadowoak Feb 2023 #6

The Republicans would like to think they can gut SS and Med but political reality says different. dutch777 Feb 2023 #2

"If you're voting for a Republican, you really don't or can't grasp the Jarqui Feb 2023 #3

The maga faithful call them "useless eaters" who should be allowed to die.... getagrip_already Feb 2023 #5

Are they actually using that term? ShazzieB Feb 2023 #14

yes.... getagrip_already Feb 2023 #17

JFC. 😖 ShazzieB Feb 2023 #20

Here's a link to Trump followers actually referring to "useless eaters" Cyrano Feb 2023 #22

Covid Johnny2X2X Feb 2023 #7

They showed a clip of Mike Lee on Morning Joe. redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 #8

Seems his voters are capable of holding two incompatible thoughts in Cyrano Feb 2023 #9

What do you expect NHvet Feb 2023 #21

That's certainly Dan Patrick's sentiment here in Texas. ananda Feb 2023 #10

Even by Texas Republican standards, Dan Patrick is a piece of filth. (nt) Paladin Feb 2023 #15

Which is weird since the Republican Party is mostly elderly people fescuerescue Feb 2023 #11

You would think their own well-being would be stronger than their hatreds. Evidently not. Cyrano Feb 2023 #12

Just another way of killing off the very people who vote for them. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #13

Yup Joinfortmill Feb 2023 #16

Social Security doesn't cost. We pay for it. WE PAY FOR IT. onecaliberal Feb 2023 #18

Very true! Rebl2 Feb 2023 #24

If it's Rebl2 Feb 2023 #19

Alan Grayson was a Truth-Teller GopherGal Feb 2023 #23

Yep Rebl2 Feb 2023 #28

The people who vote for these assholes know blueinredohio Feb 2023 #25

Counter proposal: The fascists cost too much. Let them die. Nevilledog Feb 2023 #26

Here's what I don't understand... CaptainTruth Feb 2023 #27

Why don't Democrats bring up the VA? gab13by13 Feb 2023 #29

Republicans love the military, but hate disabled vets. After all, caring for them costs money. Cyrano Feb 2023 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Feb 2023 #31