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TeslaNova

(312 posts) Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:13 PM Nov 14

I fully expect to be dead within a year thanks to Trump [View all]

I'm 57 years on disability due to a horrible accident and I'm also a type 1 diabetic. I also depend on Medicaid for my medication and insulin, which if I had to pay for would cost close to $10k a month. I barely make ends meet now. I have no doubt Trump is going to eliminate both SSDI and Medicaid and there is no way I can work. As we all know, when dictatorships happen the most vulnerable are at the ones to suffer the most. I'm actually ok with death, my 2 year old Australian Shephard though is by my side 24/7, I fear for him the most.

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I fully expect to be dead within a year thanks to Trump [View all] TeslaNova Nov 14 OP

Trump is despicable but that's ridiculous. Groundhawg Nov 14 #1

No it's not, FoxNewsSucks Nov 14 #5

yes it is. Groundhawg Nov 14 #6

Care to elaborate? TeslaNova Nov 14 #9

There are millions of people that depend on those programs.... confoosed Nov 14 #12

The only thing I think will change is what you can jimfields33 Nov 14 #23

But, but, but, but.... Thunderbeast Nov 14 #24

If he makes it to the shelf in the first place. n/t DFW Nov 15 #48

The impact to corporate farming will prevent RFK from making big changes. 33taw Nov 15 #51

Why on earth would you think Republicans would move toward organic farming? travelingthrulife Nov 15 #64

RFK supports clean foods AKA Organic - there is no way his agenda will pass. 33taw Nov 15 #65

The chaos is the point. RandomNumbers Nov 15 #78

Of course it is. But getting spun up at his every move is pointless. 33taw Nov 15 #79

The biggest change that is coming is the death of democracy along with our rights. rich7862 Nov 14 #29

Vaccines just a smoke screen? dpibel Nov 14 #34

Do you have to put down every single person that you engage with? Polybius Nov 15 #43

What's that thing about pots and kettles? dpibel Nov 15 #44

RFK is wrong on many things Zeitghost Nov 15 #41

We were within one vote of losing the ACA viva la Nov 15 #53

I think what was meant was the actions they want to take is ridiculous GemDigger Nov 14 #31

Because we all made through 4 years of the bastard before. Groundhawg Nov 15 #69

And he tried to kill the ACA then and was one vote short in the Senate TeslaNova Nov 15 #70

And now we have the bastard on steroids Mountain Mule Nov 15 #71

No atreides1 Nov 15 #76

Why? TomSlick Nov 14 #21

Why ridiculous? MustLoveBeagles Nov 14 #7

Because we've been there before. Groundhawg Nov 15 #80

He is pure evil. He gets off on causing pain to anyone that he can. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 14 #11

What if there are no mid terms rich7862 Nov 14 #32

FYI, TraitorTrump only cares for himself Miami Blue Nov 14 #13

TraitorTrump is vicious Miami Blue Nov 14 #20

Trump is likely to implement most of the Project 2025 proposals. summer_in_TX Nov 14 #33

Wow. I see some are still in intense denial about this monster and his "just burn the whole thing down" ilk hlthe2b Nov 15 #55

Not everyone is secure enough to not feel threatened by the harm Quiet Em Nov 15 #59

Describing people's fears as "ridiculous" is wrong. yardwork Nov 15 #63

Well, I'm 71+, so statistically speaking, you will outlive me. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 14 #2

I'm 69 but my heart is perfect and I exercise hard in the pool kerry-is-my-prez Nov 14 #14

Yeah, I thought times were bad with Cheney/Bush.... OAITW r.2.0 Nov 14 #19

Dick Cheney Katcat Nov 14 #25

Every day during the * Cheney administration Hope22 Nov 15 #42

I certainly hope not. Can you look into any replacement assistance your state may have? LoisB Nov 14 #3

You will be okay they will just get the tax cut through Tribetime Nov 14 #4

I get your concern. For what it's worth, I worked for a state Medicaid agency in the mid-1970s. Silent Type Nov 14 #8

I read that its more like 50 million depend on the ACA TeslaNova Nov 14 #16

Republicans also make a lot of money off the 100+ million covered by these programs. Silent Type Nov 14 #18

Thanks Silent Type jfz9580m Nov 15 #40

Yep DeepWinter Nov 15 #58

I sincerely hope none of that happens Meowmee Nov 14 #10

Thanks for the Canadian tip I_UndergroundPanther Nov 14 #17

I too am diabetic I_UndergroundPanther Nov 14 #15

Please see posts 22 and 23. niyad Nov 14 #28

Please make a plan for your dog in case something happens to you. milestogo Nov 14 #22

Your fears under the coming reign of terror are realistic. I will not sugarcoat niyad Nov 14 #26

I'm already considering future plans, myself, TNova. slightlv Nov 14 #27

I am in much the same position as you, TeslaNova Mountain Mule Nov 14 #30

Aren't you on Medicare? Kaleva Nov 15 #38

I am on Medicare/Medicaid Mountain Mule Nov 15 #49

Looks like it's the states that determine who is eligible Kaleva Nov 15 #54

is your governor one of those who has signed up to Safeguard Democracy? cadoman Nov 15 #35

sell the tesla and give the money to someone across the border who will take care of the pet Nimble_Idea Nov 15 #36

Nikola Tesla, not the car TeslaNova Nov 15 #57

If you are on SSDI, you get Medicare, not Medicaid Kaleva Nov 15 #37

You do realize Medicare doesn't cover drugs, don't you? TeslaNova Nov 15 #56

Here's important info for you Kaleva Nov 15 #60

Not sure what exactly you're trying to debate here TeslaNova Nov 15 #61

This is what you said earlier Kaleva Nov 15 #68

Again, that applies to people on Medicaid TeslaNova Nov 15 #73

I can see why you're so Worried, TN... Cha Nov 15 #39

Trump doesn't know anything about health care issues JI7 Nov 15 #45

i think that that is exactly what he's going to be occupied w/, as well as having his stupid daily news conferences that SWBTATTReg Nov 15 #77

Friends and family deny the realistic future I face BigmanPigman Nov 15 #46

I too worry who will/would take care of my 2 loved & cherished cats if my Soc Security is cut irisblue Nov 15 #47

Keep in mind that social welfare programs ... Straw Man Nov 15 #50

I'm 57 years old. No medication's whatsoever Demanchor Nov 15 #52

If he's serious about killing the Department of Education Blue_Tires Nov 15 #62

Only Congress can end those programs DemocratSinceBirth Nov 15 #66

If worse comes to worse, make arrangements for your puppy should something happen. haele Nov 15 #67

To the extent your concerns relate to RFk's appointment, snot Nov 15 #72

Just minutes ago... SupportSanity Nov 15 #74

No. Have hope the worst will not occur. mzmolly Nov 15 #75