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hippywife

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1. I saw this coming when Shrub was in office.

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Fri Jun 9, 2023, 06:35 PM

Jun 2023

I'd see comments under news articles by people calling the unemployed deadbeats and takers, even as the recession grew. Those people themselves were likely no farther away from being bankrupt and homeless if they were diagnosed with a serious medical condition.

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A good old LFR rant. 🤬 [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2023 OP

I saw this coming when Shrub was in office. hippywife Jun 2023 #1

It is a disgrace how so many are being treated in this country. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2023 #3

It's really fucking horrible. hippywife Jun 2023 #5

I hope you are safe my dear. sheshe2 Jun 2023 #2

I'm fine. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2023 #4

Preach and Teach, Sister. sheshe2 Jun 2023 #6

I'm just so glad you have a place now, LFR. hedda_foil Jun 2023 #7

Yeah I'm fine, but I know how it can change in a flash. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2023 #8