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maxrandb

(15,330 posts)
Sun Apr 19, 2020, 08:59 PM Apr 2020

So, are all of the people applying for unemployment and getting in line at food banks LAZY?

Because I'm pretty sure that a large percentage of them called folks going to food banks and applying for social safety net benefits as "lazy takers".

Maybe they will realize that folks are not on unemployment and food stamps because they want to be.

Maybe they will realize the importance of these programs.

I imagine there will be quite a few twisting themselves into pretzels to say they "earned and need' these benefits, but the rest of the people that use them are lazy.

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So, are all of the people applying for unemployment and getting in line at food banks LAZY? (Original Post) maxrandb Apr 2020 OP
LOL, I bet some of them standing in line still hold others with them in contempt. Thomas Hurt Apr 2020 #1
One thing for sure... Newest Reality Apr 2020 #2
That's what 'they' want us to believe, elleng Apr 2020 #3
Where did this come from? qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #4
repukes like to call anyone needing assistance "lazy" Skittles Apr 2020 #5

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
2. One thing for sure...
Sun Apr 19, 2020, 09:04 PM
Apr 2020

They are missing the right to enjoy the orgasmic dignity of work and the great excitement of living paycheck-to-paycheck while making fulfilling choices like food or rent? Pay bills or buy gasoline? Medicine or car payment? No American should be deprived of those little things in life that make it worth living and enjoyable. Dignity is more important than a virus.

Skittles

(153,160 posts)
5. repukes like to call anyone needing assistance "lazy"
Sun Apr 19, 2020, 09:45 PM
Apr 2020

but when THEY need help, they feel they EARNED it

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