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Midnight Writer

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28. My stock reply: If you think they have it so easy and you so tough, would you be willing to trade places with them?
Sat Nov 1, 2025, 07:23 PM
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What a Miserable Woman [View all] BlueKota Nov 1 OP
Sociopath BeerBarrelPolka Nov 1 #1
Some amount of SNAP fraud (exaggerated) does not invalidate the need or benefit of SNAP payments. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 1 #2
Isn't that always the case? They always worry that someone, or some few people,... the nelm Nov 1 #29
Chances are there isn't really a legit woman saying that shit. Klarkashton Nov 1 #3
Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2 #55
Much more likely some chud ass bastard saying "where is my free pozza' Klarkashton Nov 2 #56
I would not write off this particular woman. Irish_Dem Nov 1 #4
I hope for her sake and her children's sake BlueKota Nov 1 #5
Yes there may come a time when she learns this lesson. Irish_Dem Nov 1 #6
Despite your 40 years as a therapist SocialDemocrat61 Nov 1 #20
I agree with you regarding many cult members. Irish_Dem Nov 1 #24
Will you provide her free treatment? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 1 #35
You cannot request treatment for strangers. Irish_Dem Nov 1 #36
Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Nov 1 #38
I think her story is B.S. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 2 #54
Good, she can work three jobs - until she breaks down. That's "uniquely American"... haele Nov 1 #7
I bet you're right BlueKota Nov 1 #9
single mom of two is paying much lower taxes than others... that's her handout BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 1 #8
Sadly too many believe right wing lies. BlueKota Nov 1 #10
Seems like Jesus was clear on feeding the hungry and welcoming your neighbors Nictuku Nov 1 #11
If she is Christian BlueKota Nov 1 #15
As a Catholic myself growing up BeerBarrelPolka Nov 1 #46
most of the "christians" I know are like her Skittles Nov 1 #47
And Christ also taught not to judge, or Ilsa Nov 2 #53
$10.00 to a 4 pack of Guinness..... 3Hotdogs Nov 1 #12
I think you're right. BlueKota Nov 1 #16
Don't tell nobody, but the way I figured it out..... ya see there's this photo of some poor slob and he's in a bad way. 3Hotdogs Nov 1 #44
So you either didn't need those supports or you were too stupid to get them IbogaProject Nov 1 #13
Also if she so resents them helping others BlueKota Nov 1 #18
Multiple choice question for miserable woman ( an easy one). twodogsbarking Nov 1 #14
She claimed in a response to someone who BlueKota Nov 1 #22
Thousands of hours listening to the likes of Rush Limbaugh is the problem with her -- and all MAGATS... /nt artemisia1 Nov 1 #17
He poisoned a lot of people's minds BlueKota Nov 1 #25
And if BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2 #48
This world has way too many assholes. spanone Nov 1 #19
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 1 #23
There but for the grace of... BidenRocks Nov 1 #21
Probably a troll Xipe Totec Nov 1 #26
3 jobs with kids, I hope not. Zackzzzz Nov 1 #39
It is possible that the author is, shall we say, lying about their own circumstances? Hekate Nov 1 #27
My stock reply: If you think they have it so easy and you so tough, would you be willing to trade places with them? Midnight Writer Nov 1 #28
"Trading Places" BidenRocks Nov 1 #34
Very great movie BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2 #49
Given that Repugs lie as easily as they breathe, what makes you believe her boot straps story? flashman13 Nov 1 #30
..or a miserable whining Kyle whathehell Nov 1 #33
Usually those people are making up hardship stories. Bread and Circuses Nov 1 #31
"Let them starve." -Random woman in the community page sakabatou Nov 1 #32
I don't believe she works three jobs, Mblaze Nov 1 #37
Oh, it's certainly possible but unless it's a local women I'm betting it was one of the Russian or Chinese troll workers cstanleytech Nov 1 #41
What's wrong with them? Simple, they are assholes. cstanleytech Nov 1 #40
I am so sick of the "Me, Me, Me" shit!!!! hamsterjill Nov 1 #42
I wouldn't assume that the woman was real relayerbob Nov 1 #43
Conservatism is selfishness. nt Hotler Nov 1 #45
So she is a great time manager sunnybrook Nov 2 #50
A single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs does not have time to shit post on social media. SunSeeker Nov 2 #51
Head of OK's GOP says loss of SNAP will make lazy Oklahoman's go get work. Beartracks Nov 2 #52
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