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[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 49 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Trump said. “I’d like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country. But you’ll have to be looking at the laws.”

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[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

because some people will have to pick up where Social Security left and care for them and, in doing so, will become even more desperate. Who will risk their job fighting for their rights knowing that not only their own livelihood, but also that of their old mother or their disabled brother is on the line?

This is true for those who have support locally. I don't have anyone I can rely on locally right now if this starts happening to the DML. There is no other safety net for me. The safety net I do have was already riddled with holes and partially on fire BEFORE Jan 20th.

Also, this hasn't even started happening and already people are struggling paycheck to paycheck and won't risk it by protesting -- at least not to the point where we can get sustainable numbers over weeks in all 50 states.

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 91 points 4 months ago (18 children)

And there it is. Combine this "accident" with the Death Master List and you have a recipe for "accidentally" ruining people's lives who are retired or disabled. We know how this administration handles mistakes now as well.

What does a person who is declared dead but indeed still alive do when this happens and they lose income, housing, and medical insurance? Asking for a very terrified friend.....

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 48 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Oh this just keeps getting more and more fun every day as someone who is on SSDI, Medicaid/Medicare, and HUD housing. Cut my SSDI and I lose access to everything. I mean it's "illegals" now, the rest of us "parasites" next?

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if it would help if I taped a bag with my name on it under the seat on each bus I could conceivably take to different grocery stores? But then I'd have to remember to take the bag out from under the seat 😆

But seriously, I do have a bag in my backpack, but I'm not always wearing my backpack 🤦🏻

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

I am in NY state and this happened here, not sure where Lyra is though.

Paper bags are $0.05 each Reusable bags vary by store, size, and design but are usually $1 - $2 depending on the bag design and size Thermal reusable bags vary from a few $$ to $10 depending on size

For a while Walmart didn't have any paper bags or reusable bags, that was fun.

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee -3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, what's the difference between logging in one make-believe-border geographic area vs another? Isn't it doing the same damage to this planet in the long run?

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

Ok this makes complete sense now, thank you!

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I’m tired, and after the CR Schumer shenanigans even after we filed his voice mail boxes. I just don’t have it in me to have any hope in our voices being heard by dumbass politicians unless it’s mass protests

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 27 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Trump: We are not touching Medicaid or Social Security

Goes on to destroy whole sections of said agencies rendering them mostly useless for those of us that need them (like me).

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[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 18 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Transgender people have that exact problem right now, even with passports. They effectively cannot prove they are a citizen even with a birth certificate because of Trump's executive orders.

I only have an enhanced NY state driver's license. I don't have Real ID or even a passport. While I'm male and identify as male, I don't have my birth certificate. If they require something like Real ID, passport, or birth certificate the likelihood of me voting pretty much becomes nil. I don't drive, rely on public transportation, and would have to go to a county office and hope I can give them the right information to get a copy of my birth certificate.

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

That's good to hear, because back then that wasn't the case. I know no matter what model iPhone I get, if it's new then support is the same for every model from that year.

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