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Blackjackdavey

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42. This is true

Mon Jun 2, 2025, 01:14 PM

Jun 2

but the example given upthread of people working off the books and receiving medicaid are committing fraud. The real kind. Medicaid is income based. it is important to go into this with eyes wide open.

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Speaker Mike Johnson says some Medicaid recipients will 'choose' whether to lose health care under House spending bill [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 OP

That smug little shit needs to disappear.......... joshdawg Jun 2025 #1

Earth to MAGA Mike!! ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2025 #2

ding. AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #4

One could argue that they "chose" to lose their Medicaid every time... Wounded Bear Jun 2025 #20

Beware republicans speaking of common sense BOSSHOG Jun 2025 #27

Sorry. but this is a losing argument for Democrats. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #3

Tend to agree. Most already work and there are so many exceptions to the work requirements that few Silent Type Jun 2025 #7

Agree - In rural Texas, there are a lot of "contractors", by that I mean people walkingman Jun 2025 #13

Yep; and if we had a structure like many other countries, we COULD have it Callie1979 Jun 2025 #32

fraud Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #40

You are correct - fraud is wrong no matter who does it. But walkingman Jun 2 #45

Who is gaming the system exactly? angrychair Jun 2025 #25

This. We're seeing regurgitated RW talking points here. ms liberty Jun 2025 #30

Well, there's a question that should be asked of Johnson. SHOW US. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #33

Well according to Trump, the next Dem Pres can just start universal healthcare! Callie1979 Jun 2025 #31

The bill will snowybirdie Jun 2025 #8

Yes, neo liberals were all for opening the door so fascists can continue the destruction of safety nets ImNotGod Jun 2025 #9

Glad someone said it. Karasu Jun 2025 #17

You are accepting their "framing" BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 #10

Hitting the nails on the heads Marthe48 Jun 2025 #19

none of those three people are on medicaid primary Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #41

Poverty is a big part of the number of people using Medicaid Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #29

It doesn't even have to be people in poverty BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 #34

The fact is, the vast majority of fraud against Medicaid (and Medicare) is perpetrated by providers, not... LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #11

This lonely bird Jun 2025 #22

This is true Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #42

This is addressed six ways to sunday Blackjackdavey Jun 2 #43

Until Congress gets off its rears and enacts universal coverage, we'll always have disputes over who should get Silent Type Jun 2025 #5

"Volunteering" 80 hours a month for $187. In food stamps is slave labor questionseverything Jun 2025 #36

I agree, but Food Stamp work requirements have been law for decades including admins from both Parties. Silent Type Jun 2025 #37

That doesn't freaking make it right LearnedHand Jun 2 #38

Someone tell all these gop pecker heads to fuck off! OrlandoDem2 Jun 2025 #6

Nobody "chooses" to lose their healthcare, you evil shit. SunSeeker Jun 2025 #12

So, Mikey... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #14

It's not 20 hours on top of a 40 hour week questionseverything Jun 2025 #35

If there's a hell, fake Christian Johnson is headed there Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #15

In 2026, Johnson will lose his leadership position because he chose to. Buddyzbuddy Jun 2025 #16

I agree. His callous disregard for people and for the Constitution is his choice. patphil Jun 2025 #18

This battle has been fought over and over since the Depression. They define able bodied as those who can stand and tie Ford_Prefect Jun 2025 #21

This allegedly Christian nation has serious issues lonely bird Jun 2025 #24

Another cruel bastard Warpy Jun 2025 #23

Wait til this asshole finds out how 'unemployment insurance' works AZJonnie Jun 2025 #26

They will be the greatest volunteers bucolic_frolic Jun 2025 #28

They're not winning the messaging game on this one. Not yet, anyways. Torchlight Jun 2 #39

Like choosing poison or poison? Marthe48 Jun 2 #44

Yeah, well. I "choose" to label Mike Johnson for what he is: Paladin Jun 2 #46