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[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 20 points 3 weeks ago

The military had a chance to do something absolutely hilarious right now. They won't but they have the chance.

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 20 points 3 weeks ago

Top Trump Officials Are ~~Moving~~ Retreating Onto Military Bases

[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 19 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Hunker down and protect themselves from... Oh boy! Can't wait for Republicans next attempt to kick off riots. It's always a good sign when a government starts protecting itself from their people. /s

Maybe the latest projections to incite Americans by screwing over SNAP benefits recipients is bigger than planned.

[–] ElectricAirship@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Have you seen the medical care costs once medicare gets cut in November? That's scary...

[–] remington@beehaw.org 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you have a source to share, please?

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

The latest Last Week Tonight has a good primer on some of it. Medicare Advantage is what my ex sells, and they are up in arms right now that open enrollment is just dead, and the shutdown has tied their hands in many ways. Things are going to get ugly.

[–] remington@beehaw.org 3 points 3 weeks ago
[–] Banzai51@midwest.social 4 points 3 weeks ago

They're going after Social Security, that's why they are hunkering down.

[–] Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 9 points 3 weeks ago

I'm surprised it took them that long. It's going to be ironic if the military finally has enough of their BS though

[–] ScrambledEggs@lazysoci.al 4 points 3 weeks ago

That means they are probably planning something even more horrific and need the protection.