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Mad_Machine76

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32. Sort of reminds me

Reply to A_Woman_from_MI (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 08:14 AM

10 hrs ago

of an encounter that GWB had at one of his Social Security Privatization events that introduced a woman who was working three jobs to support her disabled adult son. Things sure haven’t changed much, unfortunately

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Who thought "DoorDash Grandma" was a PR positive? [View all] A_Woman_from_MI Yesterday OP

Know what would have helped her more? Bettie Yesterday #1

It definitely hits a button for me A_Woman_from_MI Yesterday #5

I've noticed lately at the grocery store the average age of the cashiers and baggers looks to be about 70. Vinca Yesterday #6

I'm 74 and just retired from working for a grocery store Lifeafter70 Yesterday #9

Well, that sheds a different light, to be sure A_Woman_from_MI Yesterday #11

Lol Lifeafter70 Yesterday #15

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to give the impression I thought working at a grocery store was low paying. I was trying to Vinca Yesterday #18

No you didn't. I just wanted to explain my answer to you Lifeafter70 Yesterday #21

Nah, that is just for advanced countries that can afford it. Like Mexico and Canada and Greenland. Midnight Writer Yesterday #7

+1 leftstreet Yesterday #12

She is a GOP plant. She spoke at a GOP hearing last year extolling the merits of the "No Tax On Tips... winstars 15 hrs ago #28

Look at those giant bags of saturated fat being received by a giant bag of saturated fat. jls4561 Yesterday #2

People before profits health care would have done it too. Maybe even a living wage. Solly Mack Yesterday #3

Agree 100 % Door dash pays very little Lifeafter70 Yesterday #19

A pity you don't live in a civilized country, Sharon. paleotn Yesterday #4

Standard deduction? multigraincracker 15 hrs ago #29

WHAT on Earth?!?! NCDem47 Yesterday #8

NOPE. If we were a decent country, grandma wouldn't have to work.. CousinIT Yesterday #10

Oh My God, she should be with her husband, NOW! Zackzzzz Yesterday #13

All it shows is our cruel healthcare system Ritabert Yesterday #14

The gig economy Johnny2X2X Yesterday #16

Heartbreaking A_Woman_from_MI Yesterday #17

He is bringing jobs back. Lifeafter70 Yesterday #22

Y'all this was totally staged. She's from Arkansas. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #20

I agree Lifeafter70 Yesterday #23

Yes, understood A_Woman_from_MI 19 hrs ago #24

I saw on Reddit a screenshot of her speaking at a GOP event in Nevada. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #26

How's she liking the $4/gal gas then? NickB79 19 hrs ago #25

look bob4460 17 hrs ago #27

And screams Fake News all the time. multigraincracker 15 hrs ago #30

yup! here you go! Takket 10 hrs ago #31

Sort of reminds me Mad_Machine76 10 hrs ago #32