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8. Of course they are. That is to differentiate them from "needs-based" programs

Tue Mar 11, 2025, 05:26 PM

Mar 2025

like SSI, Medicaid, Section 8, SNAP, etc..

"Entitlements" is not a dirty word. It is not a "right-wing" word.

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Just a reminder...entitlements is not a dirty word. [View all] crud Mar 2025 OP

THANK YOU Skittles Mar 2025 #1

They may have entrapped you into their distortion marybourg Mar 2025 #7

So, you think we lost this battle? crud Mar 2025 #10

Nope. I don't grant them the Orwellian ability to turn the marybourg Mar 2025 #11

Keep on doing their work for them. They've taken over the word... brush Mar 2025 #13

K&R 2naSalit Mar 2025 #3

They're only 'entitlements' when B.See Mar 2025 #4