Martin Bashir - Republicans target Meals On Wheels funding

[Galraedia]

[jillan]

1. Proud to kick and rec anything from Bashir - I think he has one of the best shows on msnbc.

He always speaks truth to power.

I love him!

[pacalo]

2. Just when I thought I couldn't be more outraged.

The Republicans are scraping the bottom of the barrel to show how cruel they can be.

The elderly aren't ABLE to cook or prepare their own food! This program is a lifesaver, not only in feeding ONE MEAL a day to the elderly; if the resident doesn't answer the door when MoW arrives, a call is made to the nearest relative or representative to alert them that something could be wrong.

Plus, the recipients (or some) are given small envelopes to insert a one-dollar-minimum donation per day that they receive a meal. This is for weekdays only. Some recipients even stretch their daily meals into two meals -- lunch & supper.

Rep. Moore pointed out that Republicans will be pressured into voting for the cuts because this service will be lumped in with other Republican-valued cuts.

[wxgeek7]

10. There's no end

There's no end to their treachery! They're in office to HELP the people that elected them, yet they do anything but that.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

3. K&R

What can I say about this that I haven't said a million times already?

[MrTriumph]

4. How do you feel about those who oppose big gov't getting meals?

Just like the Tea Baggers who want Medicare preserved (at least for themselves!).

[mmonk]

5. When did this air?

[Historic NY]

6. The old people aren't going to like that.

MOW means the difference between eating, starving & living independently for those on the fragile fringe.

[railsback]

7. Before my grandmother passed away

MOW came by every day to drop off fresh meals for her. Hate is such a strong word, but I HATE the GOP leadership.

[1620rock]

8. After my mom passed away and my dad fell ill, MOW was a godsend!

Goddamn these heartless freaks! I hate them more then I have ever hated before.

[progressoid]

9. Rec.

[Quantess]

11. They will rot in hell.

No I don't believe in hell but if there was one, they'd be the first ones there and the last to leave.