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In reply to the discussion: What a Miserable Woman [View all]

Irish_Dem

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4. I would not write off this particular woman.
Sat Nov 1, 2025, 05:50 PM
Nov 2025

I do not think she is pure evil like many we read about.

She may be amenable to reason and logic.

My opinion might not be popular, but after 40 years as a therapist,
I have a good feel for who is amenable to change and who isn't.

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What a Miserable Woman [View all] BlueKota Nov 2025 OP
Sociopath BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #1
Some amount of SNAP fraud (exaggerated) does not invalidate the need or benefit of SNAP payments. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #2
Isn't that always the case? They always worry that someone, or some few people,... the nelm Nov 2025 #29
Chances are there isn't really a legit woman saying that shit. Klarkashton Nov 2025 #3
Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #55
Much more likely some chud ass bastard saying "where is my free pozza' Klarkashton Nov 2025 #56
I would not write off this particular woman. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #4
I hope for her sake and her children's sake BlueKota Nov 2025 #5
Yes there may come a time when she learns this lesson. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #6
Despite your 40 years as a therapist SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #20
I agree with you regarding many cult members. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #24
Will you provide her free treatment? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #35
You cannot request treatment for strangers. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #36
Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #38
I think her story is B.S. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 2025 #54
Good, she can work three jobs - until she breaks down. That's "uniquely American"... haele Nov 2025 #7
I bet you're right BlueKota Nov 2025 #9
single mom of two is paying much lower taxes than others... that's her handout BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2025 #8
Sadly too many believe right wing lies. BlueKota Nov 2025 #10
Seems like Jesus was clear on feeding the hungry and welcoming your neighbors Nictuku Nov 2025 #11
If she is Christian BlueKota Nov 2025 #15
As a Catholic myself growing up BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #46
most of the "christians" I know are like her Skittles Nov 2025 #47
And Christ also taught not to judge, or Ilsa Nov 2025 #53
$10.00 to a 4 pack of Guinness..... 3Hotdogs Nov 2025 #12
I think you're right. BlueKota Nov 2025 #16
Don't tell nobody, but the way I figured it out..... ya see there's this photo of some poor slob and he's in a bad way. 3Hotdogs Nov 2025 #44
So you either didn't need those supports or you were too stupid to get them IbogaProject Nov 2025 #13
Also if she so resents them helping others BlueKota Nov 2025 #18
Multiple choice question for miserable woman ( an easy one). twodogsbarking Nov 2025 #14
She claimed in a response to someone who BlueKota Nov 2025 #22
Thousands of hours listening to the likes of Rush Limbaugh is the problem with her -- and all MAGATS... /nt artemisia1 Nov 2025 #17
He poisoned a lot of people's minds BlueKota Nov 2025 #25
And if BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #48
This world has way too many assholes. spanone Nov 2025 #19
Thank you! BlueKota Nov 2025 #23
There but for the grace of... BidenRocks Nov 2025 #21
Probably a troll Xipe Totec Nov 2025 #26
3 jobs with kids, I hope not. Zackzzzz Nov 2025 #39
It is possible that the author is, shall we say, lying about their own circumstances? Hekate Nov 2025 #27
My stock reply: If you think they have it so easy and you so tough, would you be willing to trade places with them? Midnight Writer Nov 2025 #28
"Trading Places" BidenRocks Nov 2025 #34
Very great movie BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #49
Given that Repugs lie as easily as they breathe, what makes you believe her boot straps story? flashman13 Nov 2025 #30
..or a miserable whining Kyle whathehell Nov 2025 #33
Usually those people are making up hardship stories. Bread and Circuses Nov 2025 #31
"Let them starve." -Random woman in the community page sakabatou Nov 2025 #32
I don't believe she works three jobs, Mblaze Nov 2025 #37
Oh, it's certainly possible but unless it's a local women I'm betting it was one of the Russian or Chinese troll workers cstanleytech Nov 2025 #41
What's wrong with them? Simple, they are assholes. cstanleytech Nov 2025 #40
I am so sick of the "Me, Me, Me" shit!!!! hamsterjill Nov 2025 #42
I wouldn't assume that the woman was real relayerbob Nov 2025 #43
Conservatism is selfishness. nt Hotler Nov 2025 #45
So she is a great time manager sunnybrook Nov 2025 #50
A single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs does not have time to shit post on social media. SunSeeker Nov 2025 #51
Head of OK's GOP says loss of SNAP will make lazy Oklahoman's go get work. Beartracks Nov 2025 #52
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