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In reply to the discussion: Why is a person who lives on disability, a republican? [View all]Ter
(4,281 posts)75. Because there's more than one issue?
If someone agrees with the other party on everything else, he/she is not going to vote Democrat for this.
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You should have said, "How does it feel to support someone who calls you 'irresponsible
sinkingfeeling
Oct 2012
#2
That is a question I ask myself EVERY DAY. I have relatives AND friends that need
onecent
Oct 2012
#4
It seems to be a commenter at Balloon Juice, whatever that is, going by the name "David X. Machina"
KamaAina
Oct 2012
#20
It's those lazy, shiftless, one could even say uppity, others who are the problem.
Fumesucker
Oct 2012
#10
Their preachers tell them they will go to Hell if they vote for "baby-killers".
Odin2005
Oct 2012
#70
I have a friend who collects SSI, even though I don't consider him disabled at all.
begin_within
Oct 2012
#15
I've been working on getting my disability for over a year now - still waiting for a court date.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#23
Because they can't get it through their mind that they are exactly like those 47%
LiberalFighter
Oct 2012
#27
Well, "shut up" usually doesn't change any minds, although I can relate to your
Care Acutely
Oct 2012
#31
in cases like the OP it's typical of many whites who vote republican but get govt assistance
JI7
Oct 2012
#49
People should be required to vote for Dems if they're receiving government assistance.
hughee99
Oct 2012
#52
There's no housing help left in parts of illinois. It will be YEARS. maybe a decade
Kurovski
Oct 2012
#74
Very sad and very, very stupid. It is sad, but how do you reason with sheer stupid?
anneboleyn
Oct 2012
#64
I live on disability and I'm no damn republican. It makes me even more aware
Fire Walk With Me
Oct 2012
#58
My republican buddy who survived 5 gunshots and was anti pot until he was disabled
rustydog
Oct 2012
#59
Because the crippled baby antelope party for ravenous lions wouldn't have her?
11 Bravo
Oct 2012
#65