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mwb970

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9. I was confused until I got to the part where she herself is affected.

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 11:52 AM

Oct 7

This is a defining characteristic of conservatives: they do not give a crap what happens to anyone else, but when something affects them personally they squeal and cry. I'm sick of it.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes [View all] Dulcinea Oct 7 OP

I see we're getting to the "It's gonna affect me!" stage of Republican decision making. CincyDem Oct 7 #1

That's the only time they start to get it....when it affects them. BComplex Oct 7 #2

Georgia voters are getting tired of her bullsh*t FakeNoose Oct 7 #14

my own adult children's insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE UpInArms Oct 7 #3

Share her wealth? skypilot Oct 7 #13

Republicans always want to be in the minority BOSSHOG Oct 7 #4

You know we're in serious trouble... Paladin Oct 7 #5

And Josh Hawley Zambero Oct 7 #12

Sombody timms139 Oct 7 #6

Because her kids premiums would double. Otherwise moonscape Oct 7 #15

She'll be told to shut up and get back in the kitchen soon enough durablend Oct 7 #7

Is it because she is now in Loomer's crosshairs? Nothing more to lose? question everything Oct 7 #8

I was confused until I got to the part where she herself is affected. mwb970 Oct 7 #9

She's not unique, you know. All those republicans have family, relatives, or friends who will be hurt. patphil Oct 7 #10

Sorry Marge..... SergeStorms Oct 7 #11

You're a tad late Marj, after spending years getting us to this point. mdbl Oct 7 #16

They only care when it personally effects them BigmanPigman Oct 7 #17