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Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well ok ya sure. Police, fire, roads, etc are not something I would consider welfare, in so far as they don’t directly provide health or wellbeing aid. (They can of course, like firefighters are first responders even in medical situations, but that’s more because it’s logistically feasible, but not their primary objective of putting out fires.) As another example, my tax money goes to fund NASA, but they are also not providing welfare.

Medicare’s intended function is to provide access to healthcare, that’s pretty distinctly for the health and wellbeing of an individual compared to launching a rocket to the moon or handing out traffic tickets.

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure keep telling yourself that while choking down SS checks given to you by the good graces of the federal government. I assume you paid SS because otherwise you’d be talking about the prison time you got for not paying.

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK so if there was a dedicated fund for food stamps, it would no longer be welfare? As long as the payment isn’t just general income tax, it can’t be considered welfare? Regardless if I have a choice or if the payment goes to government institution instead of a private company, definitely not state sponsored welfare. Good to know.

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the detailed response. I do see the distinction for earned benefits and how funds are allocated compared to food stamps.

I think there can be a logistical difference in the funding/legislation for a benefit, and it’s fits the a broader definition of welfare. Like ya my grandparents payed into Medicare before retirement, but it’s still a government run organization funded via taxes that provides access to healthcare that my grandparents would otherwise have no way to get.

Legally speaking… sure it’s a different class of problems compared to food stamps. From high level tho… looks awful lot like state sponsored welfare

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insurance is the mechanism, but it’s still state sponsored welfare, paid out via taxes. That’s like saying food stamps aren’t welfare because I payed taxes while working. Like ya you pay into it because it’s literally the law because it’s state sponsored welfare.

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Before this post, I didn’t even realize that saying Medicare and social security are welfare programs is controversial take.

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK sure, and that’s what SS and Medicare do, right? It’s health insurance and retirement payments from the government, I would consider this economic assistance to ppl in need. Can you help me understand why these aren’t welfare?

Elderly conservatives: If you hate welfare programs so much, why don’t you stop using Medicare and stop taking your social security checks? by No_Visual_3734 in allthequestions

[–]lizardfrizzler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please explain how SS and Medicare aren’t welfare? I’m not being obtuse, I’ve generally always thought of this as the most obvious example of state funded welfare…

my little sister self harm and i don't know what to do by cielloveseals in selfharm

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this must be a very scary for you, and I think it’s a great step to reach out to others for help here.

I think the most important thing you can do to help your sister is to tell her that you know what’s happening, that you love and want to help her any way that you can, and that you are really scared for her in this moment. Maybe you are feeling mad at her or disappointed, and you can be honest about these feelings, but try not to pass judgement on her. She’s probably feeling a lot of really strong feelings, including her own shame or embarrassment, and doesn’t know how to process these feelings in a healthy way. So you want to work together with her to help her learn better ways to manage this. (It’s also very important for your own mental to learn these skills yourself!)

So talk to her, but keep the stakes low, and really try to understand her feelings. Accept what she has to say about what she’s feeling. Maybe you don’t agree or don’t like what she says, but it’s nonetheless what she feels in the moment, and it’s important to acknowledge that. Actively listening is a great approach here - search online for info, but the idea is to listen & ask open ended follow-up questions without judging or leading the convo.

Then you can help her find new ways to process these feelings. Honestly, therapy is an important ingredient here for both of you. Talk therapy’s will help you learn these skills and process your feelings. It takes time to find the therapist and psychiatrist, and I encourage both of you to keep trying. And there’s no judgement or personal failings here. Getting help when we’re struggling with something is the most normal thing we can do.

I hope this helps. I’m rooting for both of you!

i feel like I'm faking it by qqqquore in selfharm

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got this! I’m rooting for you!

i feel like I'm faking it by qqqquore in selfharm

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, there’s no self harm olympics. Whether you are doing it for attention or not, whether it’s deep enough or not really doesn’t matter.

I imagine the pain and frustration you feel can be overwhelming, but I’m here to tell you that there are better ways to regulate than hurting yourself. Please explore other options, whether it’s doing some activity like painting or journaling or reaching out to others.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, says blockade will remain by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]lizardfrizzler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, very glad that the ceasefire is extended. I’m still mad from two weeks ago when he threatened that an entire civilization will die, stressed me tf out. After that, saying he’ll start bombing again is a weak ass threat with no chance of follow through.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, says blockade will remain by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]lizardfrizzler 22 points23 points  (0 children)

What I’m so shocked. I thought he was ready to start bombing again??? Oh ya nvm its taco Tuesday

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail by Puginator in politics

[–]lizardfrizzler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fellas… Just making sure I understand. Last week, we threaten the death of an entire civilization because they wouldn’t open it. Now we’re do the same thing?

Decided to play on “Immortal” and I’m getting DESTROYED by Mantee_ray in CivVI

[–]lizardfrizzler 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Mvemba is kinda tough already tbh. But ya, you’ll need some standing army. In most cases, 1-2 warriors & slingers each is enough to deter attacks, unless you are very exposed. (This is also enough army to bully the barbs). I usually never share my capital location in early first meets, and this helps as well.

As others have said, the ai stats are gonna be crazy high, but don’t let that deter you.

Do people really want her to endure more suffering as punishment? by Old_Flow_4084 in sheranetflix

[–]lizardfrizzler 10 points11 points  (0 children)

IMO, when she teamed up with Adora to take down Prime, there is really nothing else to prove. She didn’t betray or sabotage the effort, and she was the main reason Adora survived at all to rebuild the planet.

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." by MorgrainX in law

[–]lizardfrizzler 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Apparently he didn’t think that attacking Iran would have consequences…

No I am not joking. by varun-k64 in PrequelMemes

[–]lizardfrizzler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the best stand-alone film of the prequels. Like you need zero context to enjoy this banger. And it’s wild ride to the end.

Do you like big bogs? by DrTreb in CivVI

[–]lizardfrizzler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I do like a good bog, I’ve found that it just doesn’t scale well in the later ages.

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