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31. Here's hoping we regain the house and this is repealed.

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Sun May 28, 2023, 01:04 PM

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The Problem with Work Requirements [View all] NowISeetheLight May 2023 OP

K&R WhiskeyGrinder May 2023 #1

This guy explains it nicely Beachnutt May 2023 #2

A meandering 8+ minute video that was posted a few minutes earlier? SharonClark May 2023 #3

With all due respect don't want to watch this guy explain Beachnutt May 2023 #5

Our administration will just delay the implementation IbogaProject May 2023 #4

The problem with imposing work requirements is that doing so is baby steps to doing away with help Autumn May 2023 #6

Yes I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #42

The same people who want them to work until 54, onecaliberal May 2023 #7

Absolutely NowISeetheLight May 2023 #9

Yes. Thank you! GoCubsGo May 2023 #36

Same. They act like these poor souls aren't working already. onecaliberal May 2023 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author onecaliberal May 2023 #40

How does 'get a job' jive with automation and robot armies and self-checkout? lostnfound May 2023 #8

It's not about anyone working IbogaProject May 2023 #10

As bad as the requirements are, they can be quickly undone Fiendish Thingy May 2023 #11

+1 betsuni May 2023 #45

If rethuglicans insist on older people getting jobs, Bayard May 2023 #12

If Republicans are going to insist on a work requirement markodochartaigh May 2023 #32

another problem is that it disconnects those who need help the most from being able to get it Jerry2144 May 2023 #13

In many cases you need a car, as well. Diamond_Dog May 2023 #14

right Jerry2144 May 2023 #15

I couldn't agree with you more, Jerry2144. Diamond_Dog May 2023 #18

Also, Diaper Banks are crucial for young parents. And period products for women who are still CTyankee May 2023 #49

Car NowISeetheLight May 2023 #27

God,I so agree with you about how I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #43

There is a homelessness exception Beetwasher. May 2023 #17

yes. But tough to get Jerry2144 May 2023 #22

No, It's Not Beetwasher. May 2023 #23

I stand corrected Jerry2144 May 2023 #26

Indeed we do Beetwasher. May 2023 #28

Yes Jerry2144 May 2023 #29

We need to take back the house. Eom emulatorloo May 2023 #34

I was homeless before I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #44

Sorry to hear that, that's rough Beetwasher. May 2023 #47

I feel guilty still I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #50

Car NowISeetheLight May 2023 #30

Yes, most homeless want help, want to work and want to be safe and happy Beetwasher. May 2023 #48

These Supposed Requirements Will Change Nothing Beetwasher. May 2023 #16

EXACTLY. As administered by Dems, the intent and spirit Hortensis May 2023 #21

+++++ BlueMTexpat May 2023 #53

++++ emulatorloo May 2023 #35

++++ emulatorloo May 2023 #41

The cost of monitoring those 49 - 55 year olds will probably cost more than any savings Vinca May 2023 #19

There Will Be no Monitoring Beetwasher. May 2023 #24

Able-bodies and able-minded people should work. moreland01 May 2023 #20

I'm on disability I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #46

For sure moreland01 May 2023 #55

Agree - similar to the Covid fund abuse radius777 May 2023 #51

The tombstone of the human race will be "We worked hard to get here." hunter May 2023 #58

Republicans blithely ignore the reality of age discrimination dlk May 2023 #25

Here's hoping we regain the house and this is repealed. MLAA May 2023 #31

Enforcement is a waste of resources TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #33

Are the work requirements going to be a taxpayer subsidy of companies which don't pay a living wage? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2023 #37

Is there a good article that explains the work requirement? Buckeyeblue May 2023 #38

Republicans hate the poor, it's at the core of conservative ideology. radius777 May 2023 #52

The Sad Part NowISeetheLight May 2023 #56

What are the civic requirements for corporate welfare The Jungle 1 May 2023 #54

They Persist In Thinking Deep State Witch May 2023 #57