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dkf

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13. I am saying we no longer take personal care of others because we expect the government to do it

Reply to democrattotheend (Reply #11)

Sat Dec 15, 2012, 11:06 AM

Dec 2012

That's not to say people aren't entitled to get back what they contributed but that creates distance between us.

Oh unemployment will take care of them...
They are entitled to food stamps...
They can get housing assistance...

Help nowadays is assistance to find a government program.

It is what it is.

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Do our Corporate masters, who institute policies and laws dismantling our social care system [View all] cbrer Dec 2012 OP

Our social care system disconnects us from each other. dkf Dec 2012 #1

What are you saying? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #11

I am saying we no longer take personal care of others because we expect the government to do it dkf Dec 2012 #13

Food stamps were instituted as a result of the draft in WWII Fumesucker Dec 2012 #14

Wow, are you on target! Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #2

Something to consider...? 2naSalit Dec 2012 #3

corporate and right-wing KT2000 Dec 2012 #4

The dehumanizing occurs on both sides, woo me with science Dec 2012 #9

yes..... madrchsod Dec 2012 #5

Thank you. woo me with science Dec 2012 #6

For all the wounded today, thank God for Obamacare, Social Security disability, libdem4life Dec 2012 #7

Reagan facilitated the closing of mental health facilities upi402 Dec 2012 #8

Absolutely! meow2u3 Dec 2012 #10

"Profits over people" moondust Dec 2012 #12