This is devastating for rural communities. The local grocery stores and markets will go out of business very quickly without SNAP. A domino effect of human suffering to appease the ego of this predatory regime and depraved GOP that control Congress. This regime want to utterly destroy every sector of American life and the traitorous GOP are to blame. Why are we paying the salaries of these worthless creatures? Why are we paying for “their” healthcare as they decimate healthcare for everyone else.
Michael I am one of those people who depend on SNAP. Thankfully I have family who would never allow me to starve but there are many people who don’t. It’s scary and it isn’t a good feeling to not be able to feed yourself and have to rely on others.
It is clear your messages always hit it out of the ballpark! Again the observations of politics played rather than politics used for the purpose of the fulfilling the needs of the common good display the utter lack of moral character in our elected representatives.
My outrage grows exponentially when there is no reaction from local and state representatives who are now complicit in supporting a tyrant’s policies and actions. Their apathy will cost them as we approach election 2025. Every single Republican lawmaker should be voted out of office! I’ve always voted for the person,not the party,but this election is different (and may ultimately be the last election we have).
Our words spoken,telephone calls, emails, letters, and the largest protest ever on American soil were taken to express outrage, yet no elected representatives supported us locally. They’ll not get my vote, and I hope they don’t get yours, either.
So, pull that safety net out for the most vulnerable in our nation-we won’t pull the levers for you on Election Day.
BTW: INSTALL NEW MEMBER AND WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
Your vote is essential to getting the only chance we have with Dems to help stop and save us from this destructive Regime…As far as the Epstein files, it is Johnson who has Not sworn in the new Dem from Arizona who is the deciding factor to release the Epstein files…
I understand but I'm not sure about the dems capitualting to the gop. I think if they do the gop will literally laugh at them. They might make things even worse once the dems sign the bill. The millions of people who need there health care won't remember that the dems signed the bill in order to feed people. They will only remember that the dems caved and were weak. It will give them a reason to stay home and not vote because what's the use. If someone can explain to me why I am wrong about this I will be relieved ..It's a Hobson's choice. I will be heading over to the local food bank today . lost in america.
You cannot trust the MAGAnazis. (I no longer use the term Republican. Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. These degenerates are not.) I fully believe there will be much suffering, and I will give to the food bank cause. Though I think America, as the ungrateful nation it is as a whole, deserves to suffer, I would prefer the suffering to be among the rich. If there only was a God.......
I think none of us should suffer. Except the rich. But I also appreciate that the nation of America, since its' inception, has caused countless pain and suffering around the world, while being largely insulated from major destruction caused by wars and interference in other peoples' lives. Under the lie of promoting democracy when it was more about protecting US business interests. You don't need to feel sorry for me. Save it for those who will be going hungry soon.
If the ACA subsidies are not renewed and premiums double or triple, that extra cost will dwarf whatever they may be receiving in SNAP benefits especially for larger families. It's relatively easier to find other sources for food aid compared to paying hundreds or thousands of dollars extra out of pocket every month for health care premiums. Democrats should stay the course!
I agree 100% ..Stay the course For one thing the GOP cannot be trusted in any way.
If the dems cave it will be a sign for them to go even further with the cruelty that is who they are. He is away enjoying himself while we are under duress.
Absolutely right. Anyone with money can donate to food banks and help feed the hungry, but nobody except the medical establishment can provide medical services. Donate enough food to feed the poor and you've kicked one leg out from under the Republican's bully platform. Give in to a bully and the bullying will just increase...any playground kid knows this.
Thanks Michael: Yes "Let them eat cake" its a deplorable situation Health care for millions going into the mist of nothingness, starvation in the background. Trump flying around the planet embarrassing the USA. Mike (the weasel) refusing to sign the lady from Arizona in. The republicans playing all the diversions to keep the population occupied while Russell Vought of the Heritage Foundation slipping the agenda of 2025 into the mix. It is hard to deal with a party that can't honor their word. Health care and hunger are both moral issues.
I’m sorry I read this first thing in the morning. The truth has punctured my protective defense, as it’s been my only way to cope since this nightmare began. I too, am one of the people that will be impacted by this and I’m terrified. I’m scared for myself and for all those that will suffer.
We, who can afford it, need to donate food to the food banks. We, in our small town, have two Giving Boxes that we donate to throughout the year. It helps people in need. Also, when we protest on Saturdays, there are food drives to give to. Upcoming elections are happening across the United States. Vote, whether you think it's important. EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT! WE THE PEOPLE need to step up to save our country. Michael, you are an amazing writer, an amazing, caring man. Thank you.
This all began with Trump in downsizing our government by letting Musk be at the helm of destroying jobs which became a domino affect with other cuts that people are now suffering for…This was all in the playbook designed for him which resembles Hitler’s playbook…Our only salvation is to vote Dems in to control this disastrous Regime…Vote this Nov. 4 and encourage others it’s our only hope…
I learned this a few years ago while watching a documentary on PBS. So, here in the US...the children will eat NOTHING. Thanks to RepubliCONS ending SNAP.
No, Marie Antoinette did not say "Let them eat cake". The phrase was falsely attributed to her to symbolize the disconnect between the aristocracy and the poor, and it was likely based on a similar quote from the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau about a "great princess" suggesting people eat "brioche" when they had no bread. The story was popularized long after her death and is now considered a myth.
The quote's origin: The phrase, or a similar one ("let them eat brioche"), appeared in Rousseau's Confessions, written around 1767. Marie Antoinette was a child in Austria at the time and could not have said it.
False attribution: The quote was later attributed to Marie Antoinette around 1843, long after her death, possibly as a piece of propaganda to fuel resentment against the monarchy.
Symbolism: The story serves as a metaphor for the perceived indifference and ignorance of the monarchy regarding the suffering of the common people.
Please remember, this is not a partisan conflict between Republicans and Democrats; it is a struggle between democratic principles and fascism. The Affordable Care Act is not the only aspect of our society that this administration seeks to dismantle; it appears to be targeting democracy as a whole. It would be beneficial for the Democratic Party to begin their efforts somewhere, and safeguarding healthcare seems like a commendable starting point. This situation highlights the areas where the Republican Party and the current administration appear unwilling to compromise. Those of us who are financially able can contribute by donating to food banks and supporting organizations that assist the less fortunate during this crisis. However, it is imperative that the Democratic Congress actively opposes this regime.
This is horrible to read and Michael as always you’re writing from the heart. Am I being too cynical in thinking that Trump is hoping starvation will drive people to the insurrection he seeks to justify Marshal law?
I’ve said it a thousand times. Republicans are just cruel and mean to those not as fortunate as them. Letting people starve and get sick with no means to change their situation is just abominable. Would Jesus be OK with Senator Britt’s answer - she of the showing of the cross every chance she gets, to call their Democratic Senator. What a shameful response. No compassion for anyone who may start starving on November 1
And our choice.... ? those of us who can eat pay into food banks for those of us who cannot because if we cave now the future is unimaginally devastating.... the finger points to oligarchs and epstein.... neither of which we can control .... fetterman is a lost cause as are all the maga r's.... what do we do? Epstein files must be absolutely barn burning that they would hold back an elected rep and starve millions...we need one more real republican to please sign on the discharge paper... it's the only way to tip the axis back....
This regime doesn't care about the people. It cares only about themselves, what they can do to harm the peoples and lies continually. Johnson says that they are working on a healthcare program, but that can't be true, since they are not even working while we are paying their salaries to stay away from Congress. Those that are staying away should never be paid for not doing their jobs. Trump holds his million dollar dinners, while he starves the American people. How is that justice? How does lining his pockets with more money help the American people? If you know of a family that needs help with food, please, if you can buy a little extra and give to them. If you have extra food in your cupboards, share it with those that don't. Support a food bank if you are able. Invite a family for a meal if you have the resources. Share what we have with those that don't. We will get thru this if we work together. I don't care what party you belong to. Hunger is hunger and knows no party. Do the right thing against this regime. Do not let them take any more from you. What affects one party, also, affects the other. Only the rich will not feel the pain, they will just have a little less money, but the people that are living paycheck to paycheck will feel it and not be able to buy the food they need. They will be from many different backgrounds. Let this be one of the things that the government is willing to do to the American people that brings us together as human beings. Let this show the people what the government is doing to them. Let them realize that this is because they do not want the American people to have healthcare, because most will not be able to afford it because the Republicans in Congress, who are doing Trump's bidding won't allow for Obama Care to continue. Let everyone wake up and see what is happening. It will get much, much worse if it is allowed to continue. I, for one, do not to live in a country that is heading to a remake of Russia. One that will probably never be called United States of America, but probably will be called the Country of Trump. That is not our country and neither is it his. This country belongs to all of us.
This is devastating for rural communities. The local grocery stores and markets will go out of business very quickly without SNAP. A domino effect of human suffering to appease the ego of this predatory regime and depraved GOP that control Congress. This regime want to utterly destroy every sector of American life and the traitorous GOP are to blame. Why are we paying the salaries of these worthless creatures? Why are we paying for “their” healthcare as they decimate healthcare for everyone else.
Michael I am one of those people who depend on SNAP. Thankfully I have family who would never allow me to starve but there are many people who don’t. It’s scary and it isn’t a good feeling to not be able to feed yourself and have to rely on others.
It is clear your messages always hit it out of the ballpark! Again the observations of politics played rather than politics used for the purpose of the fulfilling the needs of the common good display the utter lack of moral character in our elected representatives.
My outrage grows exponentially when there is no reaction from local and state representatives who are now complicit in supporting a tyrant’s policies and actions. Their apathy will cost them as we approach election 2025. Every single Republican lawmaker should be voted out of office! I’ve always voted for the person,not the party,but this election is different (and may ultimately be the last election we have).
Our words spoken,telephone calls, emails, letters, and the largest protest ever on American soil were taken to express outrage, yet no elected representatives supported us locally. They’ll not get my vote, and I hope they don’t get yours, either.
So, pull that safety net out for the most vulnerable in our nation-we won’t pull the levers for you on Election Day.
BTW: INSTALL NEW MEMBER AND WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
Your vote is essential to getting the only chance we have with Dems to help stop and save us from this destructive Regime…As far as the Epstein files, it is Johnson who has Not sworn in the new Dem from Arizona who is the deciding factor to release the Epstein files…
True, re: Epstein and Grijalva, Johnson is playing chicken with reality and so far no one's blinking......
We have no representation anymore, just like our forefathers.
I understand but I'm not sure about the dems capitualting to the gop. I think if they do the gop will literally laugh at them. They might make things even worse once the dems sign the bill. The millions of people who need there health care won't remember that the dems signed the bill in order to feed people. They will only remember that the dems caved and were weak. It will give them a reason to stay home and not vote because what's the use. If someone can explain to me why I am wrong about this I will be relieved ..It's a Hobson's choice. I will be heading over to the local food bank today . lost in america.
I want to clarify I am going over to the food bank to donate.. I am fortunate.
Amen
You cannot trust the MAGAnazis. (I no longer use the term Republican. Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. These degenerates are not.) I fully believe there will be much suffering, and I will give to the food bank cause. Though I think America, as the ungrateful nation it is as a whole, deserves to suffer, I would prefer the suffering to be among the rich. If there only was a God.......
Wow that's sad you think we all deserve to suffer.. I'm sorry you feel that way.
I think none of us should suffer. Except the rich. But I also appreciate that the nation of America, since its' inception, has caused countless pain and suffering around the world, while being largely insulated from major destruction caused by wars and interference in other peoples' lives. Under the lie of promoting democracy when it was more about protecting US business interests. You don't need to feel sorry for me. Save it for those who will be going hungry soon.
If the ACA subsidies are not renewed and premiums double or triple, that extra cost will dwarf whatever they may be receiving in SNAP benefits especially for larger families. It's relatively easier to find other sources for food aid compared to paying hundreds or thousands of dollars extra out of pocket every month for health care premiums. Democrats should stay the course!
I agree 100% ..Stay the course For one thing the GOP cannot be trusted in any way.
If the dems cave it will be a sign for them to go even further with the cruelty that is who they are. He is away enjoying himself while we are under duress.
Absolutely right. Anyone with money can donate to food banks and help feed the hungry, but nobody except the medical establishment can provide medical services. Donate enough food to feed the poor and you've kicked one leg out from under the Republican's bully platform. Give in to a bully and the bullying will just increase...any playground kid knows this.
Yep !
Thanks Michael: Yes "Let them eat cake" its a deplorable situation Health care for millions going into the mist of nothingness, starvation in the background. Trump flying around the planet embarrassing the USA. Mike (the weasel) refusing to sign the lady from Arizona in. The republicans playing all the diversions to keep the population occupied while Russell Vought of the Heritage Foundation slipping the agenda of 2025 into the mix. It is hard to deal with a party that can't honor their word. Health care and hunger are both moral issues.
I’m sorry I read this first thing in the morning. The truth has punctured my protective defense, as it’s been my only way to cope since this nightmare began. I too, am one of the people that will be impacted by this and I’m terrified. I’m scared for myself and for all those that will suffer.
We, who can afford it, need to donate food to the food banks. We, in our small town, have two Giving Boxes that we donate to throughout the year. It helps people in need. Also, when we protest on Saturdays, there are food drives to give to. Upcoming elections are happening across the United States. Vote, whether you think it's important. EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT! WE THE PEOPLE need to step up to save our country. Michael, you are an amazing writer, an amazing, caring man. Thank you.
This all began with Trump in downsizing our government by letting Musk be at the helm of destroying jobs which became a domino affect with other cuts that people are now suffering for…This was all in the playbook designed for him which resembles Hitler’s playbook…Our only salvation is to vote Dems in to control this disastrous Regime…Vote this Nov. 4 and encourage others it’s our only hope…
I learned this a few years ago while watching a documentary on PBS. So, here in the US...the children will eat NOTHING. Thanks to RepubliCONS ending SNAP.
No, Marie Antoinette did not say "Let them eat cake". The phrase was falsely attributed to her to symbolize the disconnect between the aristocracy and the poor, and it was likely based on a similar quote from the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau about a "great princess" suggesting people eat "brioche" when they had no bread. The story was popularized long after her death and is now considered a myth.
The quote's origin: The phrase, or a similar one ("let them eat brioche"), appeared in Rousseau's Confessions, written around 1767. Marie Antoinette was a child in Austria at the time and could not have said it.
False attribution: The quote was later attributed to Marie Antoinette around 1843, long after her death, possibly as a piece of propaganda to fuel resentment against the monarchy.
Symbolism: The story serves as a metaphor for the perceived indifference and ignorance of the monarchy regarding the suffering of the common people.
Thanks for that info , Dianne K.
Please remember, this is not a partisan conflict between Republicans and Democrats; it is a struggle between democratic principles and fascism. The Affordable Care Act is not the only aspect of our society that this administration seeks to dismantle; it appears to be targeting democracy as a whole. It would be beneficial for the Democratic Party to begin their efforts somewhere, and safeguarding healthcare seems like a commendable starting point. This situation highlights the areas where the Republican Party and the current administration appear unwilling to compromise. Those of us who are financially able can contribute by donating to food banks and supporting organizations that assist the less fortunate during this crisis. However, it is imperative that the Democratic Congress actively opposes this regime.
This is horrible to read and Michael as always you’re writing from the heart. Am I being too cynical in thinking that Trump is hoping starvation will drive people to the insurrection he seeks to justify Marshal law?
That’s just fucking Sick😢🤬👿
I’ve said it a thousand times. Republicans are just cruel and mean to those not as fortunate as them. Letting people starve and get sick with no means to change their situation is just abominable. Would Jesus be OK with Senator Britt’s answer - she of the showing of the cross every chance she gets, to call their Democratic Senator. What a shameful response. No compassion for anyone who may start starving on November 1
And our choice.... ? those of us who can eat pay into food banks for those of us who cannot because if we cave now the future is unimaginally devastating.... the finger points to oligarchs and epstein.... neither of which we can control .... fetterman is a lost cause as are all the maga r's.... what do we do? Epstein files must be absolutely barn burning that they would hold back an elected rep and starve millions...we need one more real republican to please sign on the discharge paper... it's the only way to tip the axis back....
This regime doesn't care about the people. It cares only about themselves, what they can do to harm the peoples and lies continually. Johnson says that they are working on a healthcare program, but that can't be true, since they are not even working while we are paying their salaries to stay away from Congress. Those that are staying away should never be paid for not doing their jobs. Trump holds his million dollar dinners, while he starves the American people. How is that justice? How does lining his pockets with more money help the American people? If you know of a family that needs help with food, please, if you can buy a little extra and give to them. If you have extra food in your cupboards, share it with those that don't. Support a food bank if you are able. Invite a family for a meal if you have the resources. Share what we have with those that don't. We will get thru this if we work together. I don't care what party you belong to. Hunger is hunger and knows no party. Do the right thing against this regime. Do not let them take any more from you. What affects one party, also, affects the other. Only the rich will not feel the pain, they will just have a little less money, but the people that are living paycheck to paycheck will feel it and not be able to buy the food they need. They will be from many different backgrounds. Let this be one of the things that the government is willing to do to the American people that brings us together as human beings. Let this show the people what the government is doing to them. Let them realize that this is because they do not want the American people to have healthcare, because most will not be able to afford it because the Republicans in Congress, who are doing Trump's bidding won't allow for Obama Care to continue. Let everyone wake up and see what is happening. It will get much, much worse if it is allowed to continue. I, for one, do not to live in a country that is heading to a remake of Russia. One that will probably never be called United States of America, but probably will be called the Country of Trump. That is not our country and neither is it his. This country belongs to all of us.
Amen!
Thank You Michael 💙🙏🏻👊🏻💪🏻🇺🇸 Fighting for Democracy one vote at a time🇺🇸👊🏻💪🏻