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Demanchor

(138 posts)
52. I'm 57 years old. No medication's whatsoever
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:23 AM
Nov 15

I don’t expect to live through this for different reasons.

I will fight

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
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