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4. Yeah, bootstraps and all that.

Tue May 5, 2026, 03:17 PM

14 hrs ago

If you need those things, it’s your own fault. That’s their attitude.

Capitalism sucks.

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So let me get this straight... [View all] choie 14 hrs ago OP

And despicable isn't a strong-enough word..... lastlib 14 hrs ago #1

"Evil" Just Jerome 14 hrs ago #5

Worthless. chowder66 13 hrs ago #11

You've had it straight for years lame54 14 hrs ago #2

As a wise man said: The cruelty is the point peppertree 14 hrs ago #3

Yeah, bootstraps and all that. BlueTsunami2018 14 hrs ago #4

We desperately need another Teddy Roosevelt. Multichromatic 10 hrs ago #20

Priorities. LoisB 13 hrs ago #9

Haven't they seen the polls that say Figarosmom 13 hrs ago #10

Like burglars after the alarm goes off... Wednesdays 9 hrs ago #21

Crucify them in the mid-terms with this! Chasstev365 12 hrs ago #12

This Fall's election ads write themselves Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 12 hrs ago #13

Evil bastards. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #14

(R)'s are Irony Deficient n/t aggiesal 12 hrs ago #16

The word *prelest*. Has spiritual connotation, but still can apply sprinkleeninow 12 hrs ago #17

and a big FU to anyone needing affordable healthcare insurance Skittles 12 hrs ago #18

Submissive Weak Evil Bastards in congress proud patriot 11 hrs ago #19

To add to their sadism, Bessent, Tim Scott, Hassett, (who else?) vapor2 9 hrs ago #22

Saw a good idea on Mastodon. Start calling them all Ballroom Republicans. Efilroft Sul 7 hrs ago #23

Wish I could recommend this term 20 times. badhair77 2 hrs ago #26

They truly are disgusting beings. mdbl 7 hrs ago #24

Guess who will pocket the kickbacks? live love laugh 5 hrs ago #25