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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: On First Day Of New Congress, GOP Goes After Disabled, Social Security [View all]7962
(11,841 posts)60. No, YOU are. In your earlier post you make it clear you're fine with fraud
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026061499#post4
So because the economy gets bad it ok for people who have been working to now get money from DISABILITY programs because they may have lost their job? Isnt the program for people who are disabled and CANNOT work? Yes, thats whats its for. And if you claim disability simply because you lost your job, you are defrauding the program and draining it of funds. Its FRAUD. Its not like there is an unlimited supply of money out there just waiting to be tapped by anyone who wants it. Good lord.
So because the economy gets bad it ok for people who have been working to now get money from DISABILITY programs because they may have lost their job? Isnt the program for people who are disabled and CANNOT work? Yes, thats whats its for. And if you claim disability simply because you lost your job, you are defrauding the program and draining it of funds. Its FRAUD. Its not like there is an unlimited supply of money out there just waiting to be tapped by anyone who wants it. Good lord.
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Pic Of The Moment: On First Day Of New Congress, GOP Goes After Disabled, Social Security [View all]
EarlG
Jan 2015
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Anyone who INSISTS that there's "no difference" between Dems and Republicans needs to have a good
MADem
Jan 2015
#14
SSDI saved my life. I really hope that you are able to secure appropriate benefits.
RiverNoord
Jan 2015
#39
I have no problem with that comparison. There are just too many similarities to ignore.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2015
#49
This guy thinks he can make a mint from nuclear waste. Those silly goppers, radioactive materials
Dont call me Shirley
Jan 2015
#67
If they spent their time eliminating fraud, they likely wouldnt think it needed changing.
7962
Jan 2015
#33
That's not what I said, but as you appear to have a severe reading comprehension problem, not to
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2015
#64
I bet they will tell people to look to faith based programs or family for support.
SummerSnow
Jan 2015
#36
How much more of these criminal and shameless acts can this country take?
santamargarita
Jan 2015
#40
So we can afford over a trillion for the F35 fighter that's full of problems and is not safe to fly>
YOHABLO
Jan 2015
#52
These fuckers actually had the gall to campaign on "protecting Social Security".
bullwinkle428
Jan 2015
#65