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[–] 39 points 1 year ago (9 children)

And now half of the VA is shut down. Fuck these obstructionist Republicans

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    Let's face it, the VA was on the chopping block already thanks to Trump tightening the purse strings. There is quite literally no reason to even accept a deal that gets the ACA funded again, because Trump can just say 'no' and choke it off anyways.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    tightening the purse strings

    Is that really the right phrase to use here? If I took all my family vacation money and spent it on ninja swords from the mall, I don't think my wife would say, "We can't go on vacation because my husband is tightening the purse strings."

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago* (5 children)

    Damn.

    Guess my vet apartment neighbor with the necrotic leg from a freak infrection of a flesh-eating virus...

    ... will not be getting that scheduled amputation and prosthetic.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

    The medical aid is still available, but if you're a vet looking for a job, good luck, you're on your own

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    Well that is at least somewhat less bad news for my neighbor.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Not great, though. Guess what services will be suspended next.

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