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crimycarny

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12. I'd like to see Marshall try to live for 6 months on a low income budget
Sun Jan 12, 2025, 04:34 PM
Jan 12

Last edited Mon Jan 13, 2025, 01:19 PM - Edit history (1)

I wish we could force moronic politicians to try and live like the people they are judging.

Let's see Sen. Marshall try to buy fresh fruits and vegetables on a minimum wage budget. Let's see him get in time for exercise while working two jobs, barely able to afford rent, let alone a gym membership, and living in an area where you can't just take a daily walk or jog.

I apologize for My Senator BOSSHOG Jan 12 #1
Jesus. What a POS. underpants Jan 12 #8
And there was an awesome democrat running against him in 2022 BOSSHOG Jan 12 #9
And likewise Nasruddin Jan 12 #17
never apologize for an asshole. just vote him out. nt Javaman Jan 13 #69
Senator In Cape Girardeau MO we have 95% of the Water Pipe Oneear Jan 12 #2
?? Disaffected Jan 13 #74
Processed food is cheap and more easily to obtain. Lunabell Jan 12 #3
Thank you underpants Jan 12 #7
When a single orange is $0.95, The Madcap Jan 12 #50
A lot of the problem is crap in our food and water Ritabert Jan 12 #4
We would love clean food, air, and water. Irish_Dem Jan 12 #37
True. Ritabert Jan 13 #72
Walmart and McDonald's bear the majority blame of the problem.. raising2moredems Jan 12 #49
I haven't eaten fast food in years Ritabert Jan 13 #73
MAHA....HAHAHAHAHA! sdfernando Jan 12 #5
So, Dr. Marshall here says he's at best a 20% chance of helping with your...uh...OBGYN? underpants Jan 12 #6
I am guess his 20% figure DENVERPOPS Jan 13 #56
Whatever happened to "treating the patient in front of you" Diamond_Dog Jan 12 #10
I guess Doc Marshall is ok with microplastics bronxiteforever Jan 12 #11
I'd like to see Marshall try to live for 6 months on a low income budget crimycarny Jan 12 #12
++++yes! Diamond_Dog Jan 12 #14
they have bdamomma Jan 13 #77
And no grocery store leftieNanner Jan 12 #31
No cheating, Marshall meow2u3 Jan 12 #41
He's going to address the "mental health crisis?" Should be easy. Look in a mirror. Vinca Jan 12 #13
What a hateful, loathsome piece of shit. Sounds like he went into medicine solely for the $$$. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 12 #15
Kiss my ass liberalgunwilltravel Jan 12 #16
So the corporations that make our foods and put additives, dyes and other chemicals in our foods are not to kimbutgar Jan 12 #18
And what homegirl Jan 12 #19
Some people MLWR Jan 12 #20
Ok...and let me explain my autoimmune situation FirstLight Jan 12 #21
It doesn't have to be either or Mblaze Jan 12 #22
don't think markie Jan 13 #61
I disagree with one part atreides1 Jan 13 #67
New health insurance requirement: Red Mountain Jan 12 #23
Watch that space TommyT139 Jan 12 #43
that is a tough road to go.... markie Jan 13 #62
Exactly how do you control what you're surrounded by? TexasBushwhacker Jan 12 #24
Republican assholes like the late Rush Limberger always say, "well they can just move." They have no Martin68 Jan 12 #26
Yeah, move to the wide open spaces TexasBushwhacker Jan 12 #33
Yes Rebl2 Jan 12 #46
Red states have the worst health care and health outcomes in the country. Be nice if his supporters got Martin68 Jan 12 #25
The elite have spoken Godot51 Jan 12 #27
well said markie Jan 13 #63
Face it, my friends ReRe Jan 12 #28
Blaming people for their own health problems Demobrat Jan 12 #29
Former OBGYN? What about those who are disabled because they survived birth? mentalsolstice Jan 12 #30
Does anyone remember the furious GQP backlash SharonClark Jan 12 #32
Yep. I remember Sarah Palin with her infamous "Big Gulp"... keep_left Jan 12 #34
Great point and Marshall kept his yap shut in 2018 bronxiteforever Jan 12 #35
Absolutely Rebl2 Jan 12 #45
This is how they justify cutting off our healthcare. Irish_Dem Jan 12 #36
The next step will be The Madcap Jan 12 #51
The sick and old people are useless eaters, thy don't make money for the billionaires. Irish_Dem Jan 13 #70
Let Me Get This Straight... GB_RN Jan 12 #38
It's one of the "promises" that Chump ran on this time FakeNoose Jan 12 #48
Same with infectious diseases and accidents? IronLionZion Jan 12 #39
He's absolutely right Lithos Jan 12 #40
Sheer nonsense bmichaelh Jan 12 #42
Tell that Rebl2 Jan 12 #44
"If I blame the victims, I don't have any obligation to help them." nt spooky3 Jan 12 #47
None of them care about you Keepthesoulalive Jan 12 #52
..... markie Jan 13 #64
No way Rebl2 Jan 13 #75
I note he didn't say a fucking word about physical fitness Aviation Pro Jan 12 #53
Because of course he does. soldierant Jan 13 #54
Sen. Roger was an OBGYN. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 13 #55
Post removed Post removed Jan 13 #57
Have I mentioned lately just how much I hate the entire GOP? Hekate Jan 13 #58
So therefore . . . . no_hypocrisy Jan 13 #59
"How dare you be born with a genetic defect?" "How dare you get sick and expect payback on your premiums?" C0RI0LANUS Jan 13 #60
I suppose it's my fault that the chemical and carpet industries polluted the japple Jan 13 #65
So... hospitals don't need to be paid 70% of that medical bill, is that what he's saying? OK. ck4829 Jan 13 #66
This guy calls himself a doctor! Emile Jan 13 #68
It's an Onion article, right? Icanthinkformyself Jan 13 #71
This GOP Senator and whoever else bdamomma Jan 13 #76
Fun times when Roger gets himself sick from his hate. Clouds Passing Jan 13 #78
Lifestyle health risk factors KateMadison Jan 13 #79
He's not 100% wrong, but it's dickish to say out loud. maxsolomon Jan 13 #80
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