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Showing Original Post only (View all)RW facebook friend complains about lack of services [View all]
They can't get anybody to inspect a boat trailer (apparently the State Police have to come to your home for this), and she can't get anymore unemployment benefits. Yet they consistently toe the party line about other people wanting stuff from the government.
Vote for budget cuts, and this is what happens.
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You should add, all those getting SS and VA, homestead tax exemptions. Make it clear it's everyone.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#20
There's a website that lists farm program recipients and amount received. That's an eye-opener.
bulloney
Jan 2013
#25
In the red rural part of my state there were these huge billboards degrading welfare, etc.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#37
post a list of all the red states that are overwhelming beneficiaries of such entitlements
frylock
Jan 2013
#48
He'd probably be shocked to see all his griping buddies on those lists he wants. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#52
Same thing from a 'winger neighbor we know....now is complaining her SNAPS benefits have been
nc4bo
Jan 2013
#7
Where ya' been? Nice to see you back! And tell your friend she has the government she
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#10
Pretty clear case of "Cognitive Dissonance," I'd say. They've swallowed the Faux/Rethug/Teaparty
We People
Jan 2013
#70
'they' exempt themselves...it's those minorities that are lazy and living off the gubmint
spanone
Jan 2013
#42
Well maybe you should tell her to look in the mirror and that is the person to blame.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#58