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Squinch

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22. Yep. Good. I stand to lose benefits too. My only hope is that this next two years are so bad

Tue Nov 22, 2016, 11:49 PM

Nov 2016

that the idiots among us are hurt badly enough to put Congress back into the hands of sane Americans who aren't white supremacists, bigots, Nazis, misogynists, or scam artists.

I was totally against the "let the whole system blow up so people can see how bad it is" ideology when it was proposed during the primaries. At that point we had other options. Now we don't.

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Senior Trump Voters Now Worried About Their Social Security & Medicare. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 OP

Good. They should be worried. Squinch Nov 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #8

Yep. Good. I stand to lose benefits too. My only hope is that this next two years are so bad Squinch Nov 2016 #22

1000 smirkymonkey Nov 2016 #46

I'm in favor of that too! Auntie Bush Nov 2016 #78

Seniors shooting themselves in the foot again. DK504 Nov 2016 #112

This might be evil JustAnotherGen Nov 2016 #59

That's a super nice thought, but I doubt if it's possible.☹️ Auntie Bush Nov 2016 #79

I'll survive without the benefits I'll lose. But yes, I like the idea of adopting a Democratic senio Squinch Nov 2016 #94

As I've said for many years, the "let the whole system blow up" idea would be the Nay Nov 2016 #81

Too bad so sad. Time to pay for your stupidity. Enjoy the kibble NightWatcher Nov 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #5

We have no grounds to advance a positive agenda. They have every branch of the government now. Squinch Nov 2016 #25

Yep. awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #41

It's a done deal, that's for sure. They've got a lock on everything. There's no going Nay Nov 2016 #82

The only silver lining I can see is that they can't blame anyone else for the coming disaster. Squinch Nov 2016 #95

Heh! I'm a stress eater, so weight loss is not happening! I've been carb loading Nay Nov 2016 #98

Yes, those dire consequences are our best hope. Which sucks so bad. Squinch Nov 2016 #99

I made some last night heaven05 Nov 2016 #74

I wonder why they're worried (sarcasm) GP6971 Nov 2016 #3

They deserve to lose their benefits because of their idiocy. LonePirate Nov 2016 #4

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I no longer have patience or tolerance for idiots and racists. LonePirate Nov 2016 #11

Right, but we're being condemned WITH those Trump voters Glitterati Nov 2016 #20

As I said, I feel deeply for those of us who voted Dem. We don't deserve the coming storm. LonePirate Nov 2016 #21

That pretty much sums up my position on this. kydo Nov 2016 #60

I'll reserve my concern for my family and even myself. yardwork Nov 2016 #62

Like you, I will be reserving my concern and help for non-Trump family and Nay Nov 2016 #85

That's not how they'll craft it davekriss Nov 2016 #30

What about our children and grandchildren? yardwork Nov 2016 #63

Hey,I am one of those Seniors Wellstone ruled Nov 2016 #31

They may; the rest of us who didn't vote for that piece of work do not. sarge43 Nov 2016 #101

Well one told me yesterday it won't affect us. To a selfish Republican doc03 Nov 2016 #7

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They're more focused athena Nov 2016 #15

Exactly. Nt BainsBane Nov 2016 #45

1000 heaven05 Nov 2016 #68

That really is it with Republicans and so many Americans mountain grammy Nov 2016 #37

Which would abrogate our NATO responsibilities. SCVDem Nov 2016 #49

I work with a family who are struggling to get by. phylny Nov 2016 #121

Good. Seriously. Horse with no Name Nov 2016 #9

Well said! Agree with every word you wrote. LonePirate Nov 2016 #23

Well said. If you are talking to a Trump voter who raccoon Nov 2016 #122

I wish I could muster some sympathy. Aristus Nov 2016 #12

Current seniors aren't self-destructive awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #43

If people think that it will only affect younger people watoos Nov 2016 #116

"I don't know how it feels to be self-destructively stupid." Different Drummer Nov 2016 #104

Elections have consequences. LisaL Nov 2016 #13

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? doc03 Nov 2016 #16

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Why? LibraLiz1973 Nov 2016 #18

Apparently we aren't allowed to wish on Trump voters what they have unleashed on us. Too bad. Squinch Nov 2016 #27

I Am Worried. I Lost Foot In 2014, My Wife Hip Replacement 2015. She Now As Chronic TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 #17

"People will die early without their care." - as if republicans care. keithbvadu2 Nov 2016 #100

Rubes were easily conned, now in a panic. sarcasmo Nov 2016 #24

Great timing Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #26

another thing for PoC heaven05 Nov 2016 #69

Their hatred of Obama and Hillary blinded them to.... Different Drummer Nov 2016 #105

Reap what you sow... that's how it goes taught_me_patience Nov 2016 #28

Actually, the people who really need to worry is anyone DURHAM D Nov 2016 #29

If I'm lucky awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #48

I think the people who are in the current Medicare "safe zone" also need to be alarmed. In years to Tanuki Nov 2016 #70

That would be me ... etherealtruth Nov 2016 #86

not to mention DonCoquixote Nov 2016 #103

Screw them MFM008 Nov 2016 #32

Already Doreen Nov 2016 #33

Where are you? nt raccoon Nov 2016 #123

Lewis County Washington Doreen Nov 2016 #124

They don't have to worry about it elmac Nov 2016 #34

We're going to Flatpicker Nov 2016 #35

I am not a Trump voter and I worry about mine. Doreen Nov 2016 #36

Your situation is the same as mine except I'm in my mid-50s. n/t Different Drummer Nov 2016 #106

It is pretty damn scary. Doreen Nov 2016 #110

Trump seniors sure showed us. sheshe2 Nov 2016 #38

Cry me a river, you idiots DavidDvorkin Nov 2016 #39

Elections have consequences awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #40

I think some here are forgetting that even more Dems than Rethugs are dependent pnwmom Nov 2016 #42

Maybe they should awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #51

In 2013, the voting rights bill was dismantled by the courts. THAT'S why turnout was depressed. pnwmom Nov 2016 #54

Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #57

quit blaming us. Voter suppression was heaven05 Nov 2016 #71

There's so much cognitive dissonance with Republicans sakabatou Nov 2016 #44

I hope they cannot sleep at night Hekate Nov 2016 #47

Are you kidding? Sociopaths sleep like babies. nt Nay Nov 2016 #87

Republicans were against the passage of Medicare from the start SHRED Nov 2016 #50

They'll get a voucher SHRED Nov 2016 #52

Know what I heard? SCVDem Nov 2016 #53

They were worried about abortion and emails. The_Casual_Observer Nov 2016 #55

People knowingly voted for the one who will do them harm. RandySF Nov 2016 #56

A lot of seniors watch FOX ''News" which told them day after day that HRC was untrustworthy. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #58

Those who have let themselves be suckered by Republican role-model Comrade Casino Achilleaze Nov 2016 #61

Jesus Christ. That face. Nay Nov 2016 #89

Let them stew. Vinca Nov 2016 #64

Well DUH!! TrishaJ Nov 2016 #65

YES!!!! THIS for sure heaven05 Nov 2016 #72

... MoonRiver Nov 2016 #66

dummies, young and old heaven05 Nov 2016 #67

With Republicans controlling the propaganda airwaves and most state... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #73

Morons suddenly surprised that moronic vote will have negative consequences hatrack Nov 2016 #75

Idiots BeyondGeography Nov 2016 #76

Should have thought about that before you voted! Initech Nov 2016 #77

I really don't get voters like this. Oneironaut Nov 2016 #80

If it wasn't for the fact that the rest of us will be hurt I'd say bed, made, lie. 47of74 Nov 2016 #83

It hurts when you shoot yourself in the foot. milestogo Nov 2016 #84

I guess we have our own Brexit now. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2016 #88

I'd laugh, but I'll get hurt too robbedvoter Nov 2016 #90

I've got to say, most of what I have read about Ryan's plan is changes for those under 55 MiniMe Nov 2016 #91

I Am With You On That. His Statement Could Be A Ploy. TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 #92

Much like the infamous Brexit regrexit. nt Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2016 #93

I hope they tremble in fear, cringe with fright DFW Nov 2016 #96

It was an easy scare. To refresh memories of the Simpson-Bowles Commission: WinkyDink Nov 2016 #97

The dumb fuck are fucked now! liberal N proud Nov 2016 #102

I hope they take it all away budkin Nov 2016 #107

I'm 68 and I say the old adage applies "There's no fool like an old fool" redstateblues Nov 2016 #108

But thank Gawd he's going to build that wall, get rid of the moooslims and make those welfare types Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #109

Why do people continue to do this? krobar659 Nov 2016 #111

:-( I voted Hillary, of course, very frightened about my mother-in-law's and my hubby's Ruth Bonner Nov 2016 #113

With age definitely does not come wisdom Politicub Nov 2016 #114

Good. LS_Editor Nov 2016 #115

People forever voting against their self interests. JHan Nov 2016 #117

Sorry, too bad and fuck them: boguspotus Nov 2016 #118

Vote Repulican, Get Republican BlueSpot Nov 2016 #119

Frankly, I hope they lose theirs FIRST. BigDemVoter Nov 2016 #120