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LilElf70

(1,559 posts)
21. I certainly see
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:59 AM
Jun 2025

suicide rates going up. Or maybe that's what the GOP wants. This move most certainly will affect the MAGA idiots too. Do they not see this?

The GOP have certainly not thought this through at all.

Again, God help us all. I foresee a very very rough road ahead for this country. 3rd world country comes to mind. This shit has to stop.

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A story on Medicaid [View all] LilElf70 Jun 2025 OP
This is close to the story of my parent's end. FalloutShelter Jun 2025 #1
There are LilElf70 Jun 2025 #3
My fear is not leaving my son an inheritance. Right now it looks good, but who knows what will happen. Katinfl Jun 2025 #7
Unfortunately LilElf70 Jun 2025 #13
Yep, my grandmother bamagal62 Jun 2025 #53
Get medicaid ready IbogaProject Jun 2025 #17
If you're in a position, start gifting some to your son now. StarryNite Jun 2025 #18
Thanks for sharing your story. Emile Jun 2025 #2
It will all trickle down... Layzeebeaver Jun 2025 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author krkaufman Jun 2025 #36
All too typical a story. May I ask how they went through a million dollars? Katinfl Jun 2025 #4
I'm guessing here. LilElf70 Jun 2025 #10
1 million is basically 33k over 30 years plus investment income Native Jun 2025 #12
Bingo LilElf70 Jun 2025 #22
I'm in Florida, and new roofs are $30K or more (typical 4 bed/3 bath), and insurance companies want them replaced every Native Jun 2025 #27
It's very likely there won't even be a nursing home available under this bill Arazi Jun 2025 #5
We're going to be putting elderly people on the streets. pandr32 Jun 2025 #28
Well, the cynic is me says.... Dan Jun 2025 #50
We all need to do something. pandr32 Jun 2025 #52
The Medicaid cuts are part of the same plan to force women back to the 1950s. Lonestarblue Jun 2025 #8
How? Figarosmom Jun 2025 #54
Some may look to end their lives before having to be pushed to complete destitution and homelessness. erronis Jun 2025 #9
Can you imagine LilElf70 Jun 2025 #11
I think about it all the time. I'm not far away from that situation. erronis Jun 2025 #20
Seems strategic. Harder to fight when you're dispirited and the money's not there. calimary Jun 2025 #25
I've always said that if I find myself going downhill medically after 80... llmart Jun 2025 #42
Yup - I have read it. Don't have a copy anymore. erronis Jun 2025 #43
I've already gotten rid of most extraneous stuff since I live a very minimalist life. llmart Jun 2025 #55
A couple on my list to look at: Compassion and Choices, and the Final Exit Network progree Jun 2025 #45
I hadn't heard about either of them. llmart Jun 2025 #56
YW 😊 progree Jul 2025 #57
My sister was in a nursing facility when Idaho State Legislators decided to cut Medicaid. Hope22 Jun 2025 #14
Medicaid pays for my mother's nursing home Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #15
You can not save enough money to cover you through death Farmer-Rick Jun 2025 #16
This is exactly why LilElf70 Jun 2025 #19
And here's the kicker Farmer-Rick Jun 2025 #24
The real addiction crisis in this country is not around drugs or alcohol. VTderry Jun 2025 #51
I certainly see LilElf70 Jun 2025 #21
Me too... The Madcap Jun 2025 #29
They don't care. Their families will be protected but their constituents can pound sand. nt Tadpole Raisin Jun 2025 #34
Let Grandma Die For The Dow Ruby the Liberal Jun 2025 #35
The MAGAts in my life would still be all in on this Arazi Jun 2025 #37
we'll see what they think when THEY have to take care of elderly parents Skittles Jun 2025 #39
Well at least the millionares and billionares Be The Light Jun 2025 #23
It's a horror show out there... Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #26
Before the 25% anticipated closures, its going to be unbelievably rough Ruby the Liberal Jun 2025 #30
When my mother was in a nursing home they gave her, a diabetic, Tadpole Raisin Jun 2025 #31
Post removed Post removed Jun 2025 #32
With Debt service DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #33
Buckle up!!! LilElf70 Jun 2025 #38
It seems to me Republicans in the South and Midwest hate their parents and grandparents. Buddyzbuddy Jun 2025 #40
Kill the elderly...Kill the sick, that's the goal. RhapsodyFav Jun 2025 #41
Start planning on a Nicholas Cage Leaving Las Vegas way out. Gimpyknee Jun 2025 #44
Hey, I've got an idea. How about the Democrats in the Senate get about 50,000 of these stories, and PatrickforB Jun 2025 #46
Why do Republicans hate people? Sessuch Jun 2025 #47
Thanks for sharing your story MaineBlueBear Jun 2025 #48
Thank you LilElf70 Jun 2025 #49
Thanks for the channel recommendation MaineBlueBear Jul 2025 #58
Another good listen is LilElf70 Jul 2025 #59
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