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berniesandersmittens

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13. Almost 800 billionaires live in the U.S.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 08:53 AM

Nov 2

And it's news when a few give their couch cushion change to feed the poor?

Greedy bastards.

I'm sorry, I depend on a small amount of SNAP each month. The shutdown is on top of my benefits being stolen, along with more than 1000 others in my state, over the summer. Feds wouldn't reimburse that amount, now families are facing going hungry again.

Add in the shaming of poor folks by banning SNAP for sodas and snacks, because "our health".

They don't give a fuck about our health. They don't care if we starve.

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Billionaires Step In to Help Plug Food Aid Gaps During Shutdown [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 1 OP

What a joke SamuelTheThird Nov 1 #1

It takes 1,000 MILLION popsdenver Nov 1 #5

How much is the musk foundation providing? Klarkashton Nov 1 #2

I wonder if there's a word for regular required payments by them for the public good. rickford66 Nov 1 #3

I think I remember something about that... Hugin Nov 2 #14

BINGO rickford66 Nov 2 #18

And just what are they getting in return? Nt Javaman Nov 1 #4

Not the ballroom Marthe48 Nov 1 #7

Tax write off? fujiyamasan Nov 2 #9

It's better than nothing Marthe48 Nov 1 #6

It's a slap in the face. They are the ones who have taken all our money away. travelingthrulife Nov 2 #15

Being appreciative is gracious Marthe48 Nov 2 #17

Tax these assholes, valleyrogue Nov 1 #8

Drop in the bucket indeed. Billionaires put Shitler in office and caused this mess! SunSeeker Nov 2 #10

Been reading Sorkin's new book on the Deminpenn Nov 2 #11

" to suspend food-aid benefits is likely unlawful,". Well wft, which is it, lawful or unlawful, Hotler Nov 2 #12

This. Our legal and Congressional systems are ridiculous. travelingthrulife Nov 2 #16

Almost 800 billionaires live in the U.S. berniesandersmittens Nov 2 #13

I'm sure Trump will charge for shipping and handling. rickford66 Nov 2 #19

I don't see any Elons or Musks on the list. JohnnyRingo Nov 2 #20