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    Quote Originally Posted by dadakarma View Post
    All the evil social programs designed by Democrats to keep people dependent in order to get votes for Democrats.
    We need jobs, not more social programs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dagny View Post
    It's nice to see that nobody here has ever had to endure anything from that list.

    It's nicer to see that nobody here knows anyone who's had to endure anything from that list either.
    Where is 'here'? Do you mean this website? I know quite a few lower income folk who are die hard conservatives...it seems odd you would assume that the people on this site haven't gone through hard times. Surely you've seen rural poor and their diehard support of the GOP in red states. Perhaps I am misunderstanding your post?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dagny View Post
    I could say that about most of the attitudes here. Of course the only poor people in this country, are poor due to worn out couch cushions.

    What other reason could there possibly be?
    Potatoes just aren't as popular as they used to be is reason why.

    And dada says I'm so serious!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    I've experienced many of them.
    Yeah, me too Chris. I grew up dirt poor, I don't consider it something that held me back. More so it was something that drove me to escape that life. I have, I'm not rich but not poor anymore either. The only thing holding people back from making something of themselves are themselves.

    Agreed the welfare state created by our government to keep people voting for them is a drag on the poor. Thing is that your make your opportunities, nobody gives them to you and you make your own luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dadakarma View Post
    All the evil social programs designed by Democrats to keep people dependent in order to get votes for Democrats.
    the only problem with safety nets is they have been turned into hammocks.. why should anyone go out and bust his butt for a job when social programs will feed him clothe hin house him and pay him to sit on his butt.. ?
    The eastern world, it is exploding, violence flaring bullets loading. you are old enough to kill , but not for voting, this whole crazy world is just to frustrating, and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, you don't believe we are on the EVE of DESTRUCTION.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dagny View Post
    You bring up an interesting issue.

    Toothless, poverty stricken individuals who are parroting right wing talking points, while collecting their govt. aid.

    Yes...I'm talking about comments on this, and every other board. The broad generalizations about the causes for those who need a little help to get by. I'm sure you read the food stamp threads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dagny View Post
    You bring up an interesting issue.

    Toothless, poverty stricken individuals who are parroting right wing talking points, while collecting their govt. aid.

    Yes...I'm talking about comments on this, and every other board. The broad generalizations about the causes for those who need a little help to get by. I'm sure you read the food stamp threads.
    what did poor people ever do to you to make you despise them so much.. ? remember that social safety net you libs have enforced?

    well guess what ? that safety net has now turned into a hammock , and you blame conservatives for it, unbelievable
    The eastern world, it is exploding, violence flaring bullets loading. you are old enough to kill , but not for voting, this whole crazy world is just to frustrating, and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, you don't believe we are on the EVE of DESTRUCTION.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dagny View Post
    What the hell are you talking about?

    He's throwing out any $#@! and seeing if it sticks. Righty thing.

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    You bring up an interesting issue.

    Toothless, poverty stricken individuals who are parroting right wing talking points, while collecting their govt. aid.

    Yes...I'm talking about comments on this, and every other board. The broad generalizations about the causes for those who need a little help to get by. I'm sure you read the food stamp thread



    what did poor people do to piss you off so much.. was it becuse they took you all up on your free everything concept and and now won't get out the net they turned into a hammock..
    The eastern world, it is exploding, violence flaring bullets loading. you are old enough to kill , but not for voting, this whole crazy world is just to frustrating, and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, you don't believe we are on the EVE of DESTRUCTION.


    Never approach a bull from the front, A horse from behind, or a fool from any direction.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dadakarma View Post
    He's throwing out any $#@! and seeing if it sticks. Righty thing.
    did you read what your partner in crime posted before you commented or are you just stirring the pot.?
    The eastern world, it is exploding, violence flaring bullets loading. you are old enough to kill , but not for voting, this whole crazy world is just to frustrating, and you tell me over and over and over again my friend, you don't believe we are on the EVE of DESTRUCTION.


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