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Blue_Roses

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17. He is such an idiot

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 05:58 PM

Apr 24

These services help with more than "picking up groceries and helping with checkbooks..."

It allows loved ones to be in their home rather than a nursing facility, while receiving needed care and PAYMENT for the ones DOING the care. Care-giving is noble and selfless and it deserves to be recognized and SUPPORTED WITH RESOURCES IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PRODUCTIVE LIFE FOR ALL!!

To be continued...after I calm down!

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RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 23 OP

Says the man who has everything paid for, since birth, even illegal drugs. twodogsbarking Apr 23 #1

DUH! Paying a home care giver to take care of a elderly or disabled person saves the .GOV billions Jacson6 Apr 23 #2

Most of these far right wingers are.... Sowhat13 Apr 23 #14

If relatives weren't paid, medicaid would still have to pay some stranger LisaL Apr 23 #3

"GOP thinks elderly should be thrown out on the street" That's essentially what they believe. cstanleytech Apr 23 #5

There's no doubt in my mind nursing homes are busy lobbying Phoenix61 Apr 23 #4

The GOP way: allege fraud waste and abuse maxsolomon Apr 23 #6

And provide no alternatives, no solutions Seinan Sensei Apr 23 #13

They got a solution: fire everyone. maxsolomon Apr 24 #16

These programs improve the quality of life by allowing the elderly to remain at home. They also save money for the Fil1957 Apr 23 #7

I'm a live-in caregiver... Phormio Apr 23 #10

I'm just about done listening to these wealthy sobs complain about the rest of us. Biophilic Apr 23 #8

Hey RFK: It is about W.O.R.K. mntleo2 Apr 23 #9

He needs that information sent to him personally. Certified mail. littlemissmartypants Apr 23 #12

Would someone please! paleotn Apr 23 #11

They want to end EVERY program that helps the non-wealthy not fooled Apr 24 #15

He is such an idiot Blue_Roses Apr 24 #17