CURTIS, Nebraska - The only health clinic here is shutting down, and the hospital CEO has blamed Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s signature legislation. But residents of Curtis - a one-stoplight town in deep-red farm country - aren’t buying that explanation.

“Anyone who’s saying that Medicaid cuts is why they’re closing is a liar,” April Roberts said, as she oversaw lunch at the Curtis Area Senior Center.

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[–] 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes. They have complained for decades that trophies shouldn't go to losers, because it breeds weakness and complacency. But they only apply that to others. It's classic projection. It goes hand in hand with the devaluation of education and expertise.

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