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In reply to the discussion: Bias against the disabled is as American as apple pie [View all]ND-Dem
(4,571 posts)46. Costs more to investigate the minor amounts of fraud than the return. Most people who apply
never get SSDI and for those who do, it takes Years on average.
They're defunding administration for these programs to make them less accessible too.
Please don't encourage her; she's a font of misinformation.
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There are the truly disabled who needs financial. There are also those who are
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#1
And I get replied with BS, you produce your facts, if you dont realize there is fraud it is not
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#3
SSDI isn't given to substance abusers as 'disability'. SSI used to be, sometimes, but that was
ND-Dem
Jan 2015
#45
I read the first of your links and if it's representative, I've seen quite enough.
ND-Dem
Jan 2015
#59
Oh, there isn't any fraud, try reading the rest of the links before you draw your conclusions. As
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#60
HA, best laugh I have had this morning, you say I am not on the side of the disabled, I am the
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#64
So you rebutt an official government link? Give your link which declares the information is wrong.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#70
This will be my last post on this issue with you, I know there are disable people who need to be on
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#81
Don't cry when there is not funds to take care of the needy after the greedy has stolen the funds.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#5
It is being investigated, google Eric Conn, he is a SSDI attorney specified in disability claims.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#7
He has been investigated but there are probably more Eric Conns out there.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#12
Do you understand how SSDI is funded? It is funded to 2016. What do you think is going happen when
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#20
Why are you resorting to using FOX and Rove tactics, it would more beneficial for the true facts
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#32
I can stand behind my post, can you stand behind yours. I think I am beginning to understand the
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#38
Still did not see your proof I posted what you said, why, because I did not post
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#56
Clever? I am still waiting for their links where they provide the counter proof. I have given
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#75
This is where the tragedy occurs, there are truly disabled people who does need the help and I
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#13
Costs more to investigate the minor amounts of fraud than the return. Most people who apply
ND-Dem
Jan 2015
#46
Yes it was nonsense, I don't recall saying it was long term dementia, I said he claimed to have
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#22
You can not rewrite what I have posted to sound like your GOP talking points.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#29
I have said SSDI is stolen by those who are not disabled, fraudulent claims and yes I did
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#37
You learn well, FOX is a good teacher for those who wants to listen to their lies.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#41
You can give proof of what you say because I did not say the garbage you said.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#50
You are right, my post are what I said but not what you posted on my behalf,
Thinkingabout
Jan 2015
#52