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diva77

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Tue Jun 25, 2024, 12:49 AM Jun 2024

Dems can stoke fear in MAGA more powerful than MAGA-stoked fear - by pointing out that the status quo [View all]

is not guaranteed with Chump.

Status quo item #1: Monthly SS check.
A lot of MAGA look like they're in the social security-eligible demographic. If Dems pound in the message that their monthly check won't be guaranteed since Chump will move to privatize SS, that may knock something loose in their beliefs.

Status quo item #2: Medicare
A lot of MAGA probably have expensive medical issues. The ones on Medicare depend on care to be covered. That may dry up since Chump will accelerate move to fund corporate Medicare advantage, pharmaceutical industry, etc.

Status quo item #3: FDA Inspections
A lot of MAGA probably eat red meat. They probably don't want to risk threats such as trichinosis or mad cow's disease -- Chump will dismantle government agencies that protect us from these threats.

etc. - pick any government agency and figure out the status quo versus removal of that agency

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I know, nothing anyone hasn't thought of before - just wanted to emphasize that in addition to President Biden's pro-active, GREAT accomplishments, he has maintained the stability and status quo of our indispensable agencies

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