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Fil1957

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9. If they let SNAP end with the ACA cuts, all bets are off. Even many Maga's will start to see what this administration

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 11:01 AM

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is all about when they start going hungry, losing their healthcare and homes. When people have nothing, they have nothing to lose. History has shown that under those conditions, they will become very radicalized very quickly. It's hard to predict what will happen, but it won't be nothing.

Oh and by the way, Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

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If they let SNAP end with the ACA cuts, all bets are off. Even many Maga's will start to see what this administration Fil1957 Monday #9

That's right. They will get radicalized. nt LittleGirl Monday #10

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