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RooseveltTruman (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:47 PM Original message |
Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. Would they then offer free treatment to those with drug addictions? |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
134. Do I get free treatment? |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
2. I personally don't think we should test welfare recipients for drug use. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:52 PM Original message |
The hatred for poor people is ramping up, and "progressives" don't have much of an interest |
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LAGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:02 AM Response to Original message |
83. No doubt. |
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hatrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Oh, I'm strongly in favor - provided recipients of corporate welfare are also tested |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. And when you need food stamps, you would submit your children to such treatment, also? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
40. ~~~~crickets~~~ |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
23. as well as all elected politicians. |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:15 PM Response to Reply #3 |
24. LOL |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
26. Government contractors are already subject to fairly strict drug testing. nt |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:38 PM Response to Reply #26 |
81. Nope. Government contractors need to agree to maintain a drug-free workplace |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. I just saw someone like that today |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
6. We just fought this argument. Do we have to do it again already? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Yes, beating up on us poor folk will continue... and INCREASE. The Dems have ignored us for |
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bluethruandthru (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
52. Right! And it's amazing how many of these "small government" |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
7. So then what, cut off or refuse money and food stamps? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #7 |
42. Do all of that, then arrest them. Because law enforcement is soooo much cheaper than helping |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:00 PM Response to Reply #42 |
73. Might as well bring back |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:06 PM Response to Reply #73 |
76. You are absolutely right on all counts... It is Dickens all over again. |
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justabob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 11:58 AM Response to Reply #42 |
99. right |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:08 PM Response to Reply #99 |
101. You have the facts exactly right. Unfortuntely, this is NOT talked about on "progressive" media, |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 03:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
112. What don't you "get"? |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #112 |
119. I was on welfare |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 07:55 PM Response to Reply #119 |
120. my bullshit? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:24 PM Response to Reply #120 |
128. This kind of bullshit is ABUSE of those who are in need of assistance. |
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Purveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. And the cost for all this 'testing' would be? eom |
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Johonny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:33 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. basically that's the argument |
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OneTenthofOnePercent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
10. I have no problem with drug testing for people receiving liqiudable forms or large sums of aid |
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Drale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. They are under the false impression that ever person on welfare |
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Cid_B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:27 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. I don't think folks think that "every" |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:27 PM Response to Reply #15 |
29. Then that perception is wrong. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
53. Horrible story, yet common, and there is NO legal remedy. :( |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:40 PM Response to Reply #29 |
61. That's America in a nutshell these days. Punishing children for the |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:33 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. That's what makes me so angry about it. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:52 PM Response to Reply #61 |
71. Yes, its sickening, but what are we doing about it? They are getting away with it because we allow |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:05 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. If Katrina taught me anything, it is that all the bullshit about 'united we stand' |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:16 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. When it comees to poverty, I don't see Socialists being any different. |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:32 PM Response to Reply #77 |
80. Not sure which socialists you have been speaking to and I |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:12 PM Response to Reply #80 |
103. I've spoken about it here many times, and it goes nowhere. I'm glad you understand |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:25 AM Response to Reply #61 |
87. So, what is the answer? |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 06:44 PM Response to Reply #87 |
109. EXCUSE me?! |
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Tony_FLADEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
12. I make the argument that millions of people are out of work and these |
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david_vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
13. Guess I'm stupid, since I think this has an easy answer |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:23 PM Response to Reply #13 |
27. It's not drug testing for no reason. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:34 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Ohhhh! Well that makes it okay then! |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:41 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. I'm not aware of any Government programs that require a DNA sample. NT |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:29 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I'm not aware of any welfare programs that require a drug test. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:17 PM Response to Reply #37 |
55. Shelters have done this for a long time. And while not a "government program" per se, |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:24 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. I agree that shelters are wrong to do that. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:50 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Not only is it not legitimat, it isn't Constitutional! |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:51 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. That's what I meant. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:53 PM Response to Reply #70 |
72. Did you see where I said that everyone of us can do this??? Those young people all |
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Green_Lantern (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:26 PM Response to Reply #37 |
57. I oppose the testing but it'd be a urine test...not DNA collection... |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:17 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. It was an analogy. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:18 PM Response to Reply #62 |
78. Do you have a link for that Appeals decision? I don't suppose it applies to shelters, right? |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 08:24 AM Response to Reply #78 |
92. I don't think so, Bobbie, but here's the decision: |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:08 PM Response to Reply #27 |
50. I hope your family enjoys it when it happens to them... especially the children. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:21 AM Response to Reply #50 |
85. What children? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 09:25 AM Response to Reply #85 |
94. Children. Receive. Welfare. Really, it was a simple question. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 11:52 AM Response to Reply #94 |
97. NO. JUST. THEIR.PARENTS. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:03 PM Response to Reply #97 |
100. You are already assuming they are GUILTY, and do NOT understand the population on welfare. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:34 PM Response to Reply #100 |
105. Oh please. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 03:38 PM Response to Reply #105 |
107. Your wording says it. Nevermind...... obviously your mind is made up, and what it does to people |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 10:04 AM Response to Reply #107 |
110. What don't you understand? |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 03:24 PM Response to Reply #107 |
111. It already HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 04:02 PM Response to Reply #97 |
116. You're either very ignorant or very mean-spirited. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 07:32 PM Response to Reply #116 |
117. SO WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST? |
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RobinA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 09:35 PM Response to Reply #97 |
123. Where Are You Getting |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 09:36 AM Response to Reply #85 |
95. What you are writing is NOT liberal, let alone "as liberal as it gets", and is PRECISELY why we are |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 11:51 AM Response to Reply #95 |
96. WTF? |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 01:06 PM Response to Reply #85 |
106. The majority of welfare households receive TANF and include at least one child. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 07:46 PM Response to Reply #106 |
118. Is having children a right? |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 09:37 AM Response to Reply #118 |
126. Is that relevant to this discussion? |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #126 |
127. Yes, it is relevant to the discussion. |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:40 PM Response to Reply #127 |
132. That's moving the goalposts out into the parking lot. |
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RobinA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 09:31 PM Response to Reply #85 |
122. Not to Burst a Good Outrage |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:13 PM Response to Reply #27 |
54. like driving on highways maintained by the government? |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
14. It is the same mentality that wants to drag everybody else down to their crappy level |
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Erose999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
16. I resent the hell out of the premise of drug testing welfare recipients. Just because someone needs |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
25. And the "working Americans take drug tests" meme is bunk anyway. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:33 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. The only reason my employer requires me to take a drug test... |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:36 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. That means you work for a federal contractor. |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #34 |
43. That actually happened to my cousin...false positive on a drug test |
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Green_Lantern (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
58. absolutely not true about only crap jobs doing drug testing... |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:23 AM Response to Reply #16 |
86. Nobody is "assuming" that they are on drugs. |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 11:36 PM Response to Reply #86 |
125. Not if you took a Sudefed for that persistent sniffle, or downed a poppy-seed muffin... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:17 PM Response to Reply #86 |
131. 'Proof positive" You DID read #43, right? And you DO understand that singling out a portion of the |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
18. It is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
129. You are exactly RIGHT, but that doesn't stop "progressives" from abusing poor people, does it? |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
19. I would think the folks with this vapid idea would have to make a case of why we need to. |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
20. As a member of a progressive community, DU, you should know this stuff. (nt) |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
21. You mean, corporate welfare? |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
22. Congressional candidates need drug testing too. |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
28. Are the kids going to be tested? If their mom's a pot head (oh my stars!) |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
32. It's intrusive.. it is an illegal search without probable cause.. it is an undue burden on the aid |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
33. too damn expensive |
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Erose999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. The most type of drug test (GCMS) costs $40 to administer. The ones the gov't uses (RIT) cost more. |
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indimuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
38. When do we start DRUG TESTING Congress and law maker? |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
39. I'm actually surprised liberal people support this |
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Purveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:40 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Nothing surprises me anymore, nothing! eom |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. Start with members of Congress...all administrative heads... |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
45. such horseshit |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
46. OK |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. About #3 |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:09 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. Thanks for the info! nt |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
47. MMissing Person Alert: Original Poster. nt |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
48. The outright hatred towards those who have chemical dependency is staggering |
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Green_Lantern (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
56. who will pay for the tests? are we willing to fund testing on top |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
59. This is total, unmitigated horseshit and anyone who supports |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
60. drug testing as a condition for tax deductions and tax rebates |
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badtoworse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
63. I've been drug tested for every job I've gotten in the last 20 years (5 times) |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:27 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. The government is NOT an employer. The Constitution does not protect you from private employers. |
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badtoworse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 06:55 AM Response to Reply #65 |
82. Probable cause applies to criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence in a trial. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 08:34 AM Response to Reply #82 |
93. Sorry, but not true. |
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Vinee (421 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:28 PM Response to Reply #65 |
104. it doesn't guarantee you a welfare check either. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 03:58 PM Response to Reply #104 |
115. Then you're 100% wrong. |
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LetTimmySmoke (970 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
67. I'd like to know what drugs are going to be included, |
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TroglodyteScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
68. I'm all for drug testing welfare recipients... |
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Terra Alta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. It isn't fair to the poor family suffering -- or their kids. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:34 AM Response to Reply #75 |
88. Why isn't it fair? |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:38 AM Response to Reply #88 |
90. what if it's doctor-recommended/prescribed medicine and they grew it themselves |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:45 AM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Um, well, that may be different |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 03:45 PM Response to Reply #88 |
108. Or on alcohol. Or on DVDs. Or on candy for the children... |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-07-11 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
79. Ask them why just welfare recipients? |
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katnapped (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
84. I would assume... |
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ehrnst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 07:35 AM Response to Original message |
89. This is push polling to create anger and suspicion of welfare recipients. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
98. 24 HOURS later and NO comment form the OP? nt |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-08-11 12:12 PM Response to Reply #98 |
102. Shocking!!!!!!! |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
113. I like drug testing for all federal employees making over 150k. |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
114. Our argument is that we need a fair and balanced system to test for controlled |
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minavasht (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
121. What happened with that old saying |
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RobinA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-09-11 09:57 PM Response to Reply #121 |
124. Welfare |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #124 |
130. Thank you for such an informative post! You have really captured the insanity, as you term it! |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
133. ...along with means testing for rich SS recipients. |
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