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Skidmore

(37,364 posts) Wed Jul 5, 2017, 03:56 PM Jul 2017

This argument that BCHA pits the elderly against the poor is to be

dismissed by us all. We can all be reduced to penury by health crises or poor health at any age. Do not let RW spin divide us. We are all human and in this together.

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This argument that BCHA pits the elderly against the poor is to be (Original Post) Skidmore Jul 2017 OP

So true, Wellstone ruled Jul 2017 #1

Right. Their aim is always to divide. We can't let them. n/t pnwmom Jul 2017 #2

It certainly does loyalsister Jul 2017 #3

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

1. So true,

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Wed Jul 5, 2017, 03:59 PM

Jul 2017

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)

2. Right. Their aim is always to divide. We can't let them. n/t

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Wed Jul 5, 2017, 04:12 PM

Jul 2017

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

3. It certainly does

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Wed Jul 5, 2017, 04:18 PM

Jul 2017

As per their intention. Why else would they distinguish "mainline social security" from SSDI? Why else would an advocate in MO recommend kicking poor people off of programs so that the benefit can be maintained for seniors? Why else would the Gov. restore that benefit a cut a program that benefits young disabled people who do not want to live in nursing homes?
This is intentional and people are reasonably trying to protect themselves.

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