This has to be shoved into the faces of those seniors who voted for Trump. Seriously. They've been coddled too long. And don't tell me they didn't know.
These idiots who ignore reality...I hope they suffer. It's a terrible thing to say, but they asked for it. And until they do, their traitor-in-chief will continue to erode at the beneficial things the Biden admin. tried to do for Americans. They need to hurt before they wake up.
Old New Yorker cartoon: two intellectuals (you can tell they are because they have corduroy jackets with elbow patches, long hair and are standing in front of a wall shelf of books). One says "Those who fail to understand history are condemned to repeat it!" The other replies, "And those of us who do understand history are condemned to repeat it with them."
Exactly so. The hope (and it's a faint one) is that at least a few of the Trumpers and those who didn't vote will get energized once they discover that their pockets are getting picked big-time. It may influence how they vote in the midterm election. At least that would be a beginning.
true, but we can limit the suffering and the time they get to inflict it by filing suit against these bogus exec. decrees, and getting the vote out in special elections and in 2026.
That would be fine if they were the only ones to suffer. They are not. And he doesn't care who suffers as long as he can continue to carry out his vendetta.
As soon as the election was called, the suffering for those who rejected the traitor was all but inevitable. I know this. It's maga and every other moron who voted for the traitor who refused to see it, but they will. I just hope that their suffering opens their eyes and they don't stand for it. And I hope those of us who voted against the scourge find help when they need it, from friends, family, strangers or state gov't., enough to hold us until we rid ourselves of the orange traitor and his band of criminals.
I really don't want anyone to suffer, particularly at the hands of this moron. But it appears that pain is the only stimulus left to get the message across. He is not good for you and not good for America. We'll see if this works. Probably not. Their fingers are too deep in their ears while they go "lalala"
Trump's footprints are all over 1930s Germany. now substitute Greenland and Canada for Czecheslovakia and Poland. Love, Doc www.dykers.com and "Every War Is An UnCivil War" 4th edition Amazon Kindle/Paperback with a way out for Palestine/Israel and out of Putin's War.
I have to disagree with this a bit. Those that actually understood the Biden win over the ability to negotiate drug prices will be upset. Those that don't care or didn't know will support this Trump change.
I live in a senior community and I can assure you the majority voted for Trump. Remember that a lot of them have corporate or government insurance so they won't feel the pain. It was so discouraging.
Not sure what you mean by "government insurance." As the wife of a miltary retiree, Medicare is mandated to be my primary insurance BY LAW, and my military/government insurance, Tricare For Life, is seen as supplemental insurance. Anything that affects Medicare affects all of us military retirees. I suspect it's the same for other retired government workers, that Medicare is considered the primary insurance.
If you get no insurance help from your company, it gets expensive. Yes a lot of retirees pay for Medicare then there employer pays the rest. A lot don't have that. Neighbors who worked for the government get assistance. The government will pick up the difference. Maybe. Who knows with Trump.In fact we know one couple who actually gets money back from the government for their health insurance. Teachers do really well too. You see it all in senior communities. Plus military has access to USAA. This is what I mean.
We pay $600+ for two of us. We have to buy all our own..
My wife and I are both federal retirees. We both worked in the field. I heard their appeals for 10 years. I have lots of experience - for myself, my late mother, inlaws, uncle etc. Even I get jerked around and I know the law better than just about anybody.
Today it took me about 45 minutes to get someone to take a claim but they eventually made a "face to face" apointment for me next month.
Medicare D will not pay for a stuff that I have been prescribed, and that's why I opted out.
Once upon a time I heard Medicare appeals. I have diabetes, 19 other impairments. I did an investigation. They won't cover many of my prescriptions. I pay for double coverage.
I don't think highly of AARP-recommended insurance. When I decided to purchase Long Term Care insurance, I compared coverage by a number of companies. The AARP-recommended long term care coverage was $800 more for the exact same coverage I chose from Allianz.
I once had auto insurance coverage from The Hartford but about 2 years ago the cost of my auto insurance coverage suddenly increased by about $200. When I called to ask why, I was told that I needed to be an AARP member (i.e. pay AARP annual membership) to retain the lower rate I had had for well over a decade. I immediately cancelled and am now with a different company for my auto and condo coverage at even lower rates than I had had with The Hartford.
I understand what you’ve experienced. But where is the fidelity to our Constitution and American way of life when for a few bucks you throw so many under the bus. Wait. Isn’t there a bus in your community?
The "find out" part of FAFO will be painful, and loud. I don't have any faith though that it will change many of their minds about this administration (sic) and the convicted felon.
Why limit yourself to Florida voters? This should be a question hammered throughout the nation. Healthcare and the prescriptions that go with it shouldn't be a partisan issue.
Reporters have been warning that the radio propaganda in FL is everywhere. It especially reaches Hispanics, who are told Dems are like the Socialist dictators in their old countries like Cuba and Venezuela. Rs are really good at this, and have been for a very long time. Dems can’t rely on the fact they are more in line with what is democratic and right. Analyzing and explaining won’t win against listening to and talking directly to voters- especially if you tell the truth.
The early actions of the Administration (and the silence of the Republican congress) tell us two things clearly: we are going to make you less safe and we are going make your life more expensive. Less safe by releasing violent criminals from prison and less safe by withdrawing from international organizations that are our eyes and ears on global issues like health and climate. More expensive by stripping away protections consumers were just getting from drug price gouging, more expensive by eliminating energy efficiency standards, and more expensive by slapping tariffs on goods we count on. Less safe/more expensive is the honest motto of the people in power in Washington.
If this is all done by executive order, those Republicans in Congress maybe won't have had anything to do with it or even realized. They'll for sure be hearing from their constituents, for sure, but can they really do anything about it? I hope they're all voted out of office in 2026.
The Republicans in Congress have coddled, enabled, and finally bent the knee to the Administration. I think it is advantageous in the long run to tie them firmly to the Administration and to make no distinction between them. That way they too, firmly, are forced to own up to their actions and inactions.
My understanding is that Medicare will still have the 2000 dollar cap on out of pocket expenses, 35 dollar insulin and ability to negotiate drug prices. Will see if he goes for these benefits.
Why isn’t the Dem machine blasting this all over the place. I think there is no leader.
My understanding too. We need clarification on whether an Executive Order overrides existing legislation. This seems to be overriding a Biden Executive order and as the article states has ended three initiatives: "With the stroke of his pen, Trump removed a $2 price cap on certain generic drugs, did away with a provision that would improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, and ended an effort to expedite the evidence-gathering process for new drugs."
An EO cannot override legislation. It's really just a suggestion, or an "order" for departments within the government to get things done the way the EO author wants. They still need to go through the proper motions (vote, court hearing, etc.) to change legislation. And it is much harder to get it to change an actual Amendment, such as the 14th, allowing birthright citizenship.
The vast, vast majority of America is not sociopathic, and they all struggle to actually understand the mind of a sociopath. Sociopaths will do anything and everything to have their way. Laws, rules, being honest and such is not a barrier to the actions and words of a sociopathic narcissist. He has actually increased his ego needs. He's easily angered and the instant gut reaction is to harm others. He has an incessant requirement for adulation, praise, and acceptance, but this stops when he's held accountable. Then he gets very dangerous.
That's what malignant narcissistic psychopaths do. And one with dementia beside. They live for loyalty and revenge. Our prisons are filled with them. Domestic Abuse shelters are filled with their victims. Over 60 million people in this country suffer from narcissistic abuse. They are whores of greed. Now, we have an administration filled with narcissistic overlords. The question is when will the people of this country get tired of being the ultra-wealthy's collateral damage?? They seem to welcome it. They're victimization speaks volumes. As well as their misogyny, bigotry and basic functional illiteracy.
I've been on Truth Social for several months. Most of the posts and comments are very untruthful, full of negative emotions, loads of social biases for certain groups, and these individuals are EASILY incited to anger, name calling, and not open at all to learning anything. They absolutely love Trump's sociopathy.
Because when he was two, his brother Robert was born. His mother was in and out of the hospital nearly dying. Grandmother Elisabeth stayed in her room. The one who came from Germany and wanted to live in Germany. Here by duress. Sister Mary Ann aged 12 was supposed to watch him. She didn't. I guess sister Elisabeth was too young to watch him. Of course his father Fred was out screwing everyone in the contracting business. Later on big brother Fred was so fed up with him, he dumped the mash potatoes on Donny's head. Donny baby has been trying to screw everyone since. Gruesome.
Remember when he was 5, he was caught pelting the next door neighbor's new baby with rocks in their back yard! DonOld's always been evil. He was like that little girl in The Bad Seed. Evil.
Add to that his grandmother not being able to tolerate his lies, horrible behavior, stealing, etc. at age 12. His father wanted him to become a "killer" person (versus a "loser") so they sent him military school. I also think that he inherited the sociopathy from his father.
All this started at the most fragile developmental age of 18 months to 3 years old. I have a theory that children whose parents divorce at this stage become pretty awful kids. It's rejection, not getting vital needs met, overwhelming anxiety.
That's a sweeping generality. People do not necessarily copy their parents. Most adults learn to deal with the shit dealt to them as kids. It's part of being a grownup. They may have to work a little harder, but I never throw them away just because they have shitty parents.
Cruelty, bullying, and retribution is a main part of Trump's sociopathic narcissism. The man hates just about everything. He a prolific liar, and he needs to harm and injure anyone who points this out or hold him accountable. That's one basic very bad personality quirk.
I have a number of family members with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They're master manipulators. They don't give two shits about anyone unless they can benefit. They will grift and abuse their own families to "win." They can't handle rejection. They suck all the oxygen out of the room. They leave you feeling worthless. They are the most abusive of all psychological disorders. They thrive on victimization. They're the lowest of humanity in all its forms. Don't hug one. They will pick your pockets.
So very sorry that your family is so disrupted! My father was a severe narcissist. Not sociopathic, thank goodness, but his own needs were met before his wife and children. Didn't have the ability to empathize or sympathize with others. I think my father was a child victim of traumatizing abuse.
Thank you. Thank goodness for therapy. I know my father was abused, horribly. Trying to break generations of systematic abuse is a big job. I've gone no contact with them. It's exhausting.
I feel that Trump is reversing everything Biden did not because of his beliefs but rather because Biden did it. It’s revenge and spite. No other reason than that.
If his supporters don’t see this reasoning then they’re fools. The actions to do away with the drug caps are damaging to everyone. It’s a shame that we have to suffer for his ego.
Since he can't stand Biden getting the credit, he gets rid of it, and then it'll be Trump's idea when it resurfaces. Of course people will forget that Biden had already done it and give Trump all the credit....Maybe he just wants credit for the good things Biden did.
Without a doubt this will happen. He wants all the credit. It’s how his small petty mind works. Sadly most people have short memories. We need to remind them folks. Better still to not let people forget Biden’s accomplishments.
I’d like to know the breakdown if you have it-I worked with AARP attempting to educate voters & our congressmen prior to Nov 5, 2024. We stressed this very concern.
Look at the Fraternal Order of Police, which is aghast that Dumpy just pardoned all those insurrectionists who beat up cops. Somehow they didn't really think Dumpy would do exactly what he said he was going to do to the "J6 hostages and patriots." Surprize, guys!
I, too, have some that will increase and only be for the very wealthy. Our doctors will try to substitute if available. But not all are. So we then join the ones we didn't ever think we'd be part of. And this is what "the others" have done to us.
Please don't put us all into one basket. Many of us seniors did not vote for Trump! And seniors will be hurt significantly and disproportionately by rising drug prices. Many if these drugs literally keep us alive.
I warned family and friends about Trump over the years. And I warned them that the Republican party had been taken over, and more. It was too easy for them to be gullible by the lies....
Age in general is not an indicator of who his voters are. People of many ages voted for him, even when they had friends and family members who are in harm’s way by his policies, and even when they themselves are harmed his policies. There are people who refuse to believe him, are brain washed, or pay attention only to wrong sources and turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to reason and reputable news and studies. There even are people who seem to show intelligence in other realms but refuse to see through him, Ior to admit it if they do. I will never understand the people who refuse to see the truth, but I do know that it is not safe to talk about politics ever in some places. I was taught that long ago. In recent years I understand.
Why is anyone surprised that the malignant narcissist did this? He only cares about himself and his billionaire buddies. He certainly doesn't care about the elderly or the poor. So anyone who voted for him is getting exactly what and who they voted for. It's called Karma.
The $35 insulin is a law. To change that would take an act of Congress overturning it. What Dumpy is doing is overturning Pres. Biden's executive orders. Those aren't laws. The next Dem president could do the same, overturn Dumpy's exec orders. None of it is a good way to govern - it just yanks the country from one way to another.
I apologize for not specifying that the information I learned is helpful for pre-and Type 2 diabetic people, other indolinrmic problems,,and some liver conditions, if not more. I have not read all of the book. If his information will help anyone in any way, I will be glad. I definitely am sorry for everyone I know and everyone I do not know who has Type 1 diabetes. I think everyone who does or does not have that condition should pressure congressmen to see that the lower cost is reinstated. For other concerns, or just to learn if studies that have helped people and shy they weotkrd with valid results, I still do suggest Dr. Robert Lustig sources. E never know shdin something we learn might be helpful to another person. I was happy when signing petitions and letters resulted in President Biden signing to have prices lowered and capped.
For anyone with diabetic or other metabolic health concerns, for yourselves or for anyone close to you, you might find the book Metabolical by Dr. Robert Lustig helpful. Dr. Robert Lustig can be seen and heard in interviews and lectures on YouTube. The studies are amazing, important, and helpful. They are saving, improving, and extending lives.
Please "flood the zone" to protest the firing of Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan. WH comment line is "temporarily closed" as is whitehouse.gov/contact - So call your Sens and Reps and the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Armed Service Committees.
This has to be shoved into the faces of those seniors who voted for Trump. Seriously. They've been coddled too long. And don't tell me they didn't know.
These idiots who ignore reality...I hope they suffer. It's a terrible thing to say, but they asked for it. And until they do, their traitor-in-chief will continue to erode at the beneficial things the Biden admin. tried to do for Americans. They need to hurt before they wake up.
unfortunately the rest of us will suffer along with them despite voting for democrats up & down the ticket.
Old New Yorker cartoon: two intellectuals (you can tell they are because they have corduroy jackets with elbow patches, long hair and are standing in front of a wall shelf of books). One says "Those who fail to understand history are condemned to repeat it!" The other replies, "And those of us who do understand history are condemned to repeat it with them."
Exactly so. The hope (and it's a faint one) is that at least a few of the Trumpers and those who didn't vote will get energized once they discover that their pockets are getting picked big-time. It may influence how they vote in the midterm election. At least that would be a beginning.
When those fools have to decide between life sustaining meds or dinner for their kids, then they'll get energized.
We can only hope.
true, but we can limit the suffering and the time they get to inflict it by filing suit against these bogus exec. decrees, and getting the vote out in special elections and in 2026.
Yeah well plenty of seniors on Medicare did NOT vote for FOTUS and yet here we are. Hey King Muskrat said there’d be pain.
Yeah, it's always pain... for other people. 😠 😡
I am one of those Democrats on Medicare who was quite aware of reality, and yet I'm suffering along with the elderly MAGAts. Doesn't seem quite fair.
Actually, nothing is fair in the form of vulture capitalism practiced in the United States. It's totally a trickle-UP system.
That would be fine if they were the only ones to suffer. They are not. And he doesn't care who suffers as long as he can continue to carry out his vendetta.
As soon as the election was called, the suffering for those who rejected the traitor was all but inevitable. I know this. It's maga and every other moron who voted for the traitor who refused to see it, but they will. I just hope that their suffering opens their eyes and they don't stand for it. And I hope those of us who voted against the scourge find help when they need it, from friends, family, strangers or state gov't., enough to hold us until we rid ourselves of the orange traitor and his band of criminals.
I really don't want anyone to suffer, particularly at the hands of this moron. But it appears that pain is the only stimulus left to get the message across. He is not good for you and not good for America. We'll see if this works. Probably not. Their fingers are too deep in their ears while they go "lalala"
"Americans always do the right thing. After trying everything else." - Winston Churchill, 1941
Some. Things. Never. Change.
Great point. How much pain can his followers endure? We’ll know in 2026.
I'm worried he'll twist it around by telling his cult it's all the fault of Democrats and they're brainwashed enough to believe it.
Trump's footprints are all over 1930s Germany. now substitute Greenland and Canada for Czecheslovakia and Poland. Love, Doc www.dykers.com and "Every War Is An UnCivil War" 4th edition Amazon Kindle/Paperback with a way out for Palestine/Israel and out of Putin's War.
Totally agree. But the Trumpers will blame Biden and the seniors who don't get it will agree..
I have to disagree with this a bit. Those that actually understood the Biden win over the ability to negotiate drug prices will be upset. Those that don't care or didn't know will support this Trump change.
I live in a senior community and I can assure you the majority voted for Trump. Remember that a lot of them have corporate or government insurance so they won't feel the pain. It was so discouraging.
I live in a senior community and 95% of us voted democratic up and down the ticket.
Yes! My retirement community voted 99% democratic.
Not sure what you mean by "government insurance." As the wife of a miltary retiree, Medicare is mandated to be my primary insurance BY LAW, and my military/government insurance, Tricare For Life, is seen as supplemental insurance. Anything that affects Medicare affects all of us military retirees. I suspect it's the same for other retired government workers, that Medicare is considered the primary insurance.
Well Betsy , you know what the Rump thinks about vets
If you get no insurance help from your company, it gets expensive. Yes a lot of retirees pay for Medicare then there employer pays the rest. A lot don't have that. Neighbors who worked for the government get assistance. The government will pick up the difference. Maybe. Who knows with Trump.In fact we know one couple who actually gets money back from the government for their health insurance. Teachers do really well too. You see it all in senior communities. Plus military has access to USAA. This is what I mean.
We pay $600+ for two of us. We have to buy all our own..
Virtually everyone on private insurance is forced into Medicare at retirement.
I have refused part D because federal bc/bs does not jerk me around as much on drug prices.
you must be on an advantage plan. BC/BS is my gap insurance and Part D is AARP/UH. Ive never had any one "jerk" me around on Medicare pharmacy
My wife and I are both federal retirees. We both worked in the field. I heard their appeals for 10 years. I have lots of experience - for myself, my late mother, inlaws, uncle etc. Even I get jerked around and I know the law better than just about anybody.
Today it took me about 45 minutes to get someone to take a claim but they eventually made a "face to face" apointment for me next month.
Medicare D will not pay for a stuff that I have been prescribed, and that's why I opted out.
Medicare is just fine as well as part D. I h
Once upon a time I heard Medicare appeals. I have diabetes, 19 other impairments. I did an investigation. They won't cover many of my prescriptions. I pay for double coverage.
NO jerking me around on AARP! Has been marvelous!
Too tied in to insurance companies.
I don't think highly of AARP-recommended insurance. When I decided to purchase Long Term Care insurance, I compared coverage by a number of companies. The AARP-recommended long term care coverage was $800 more for the exact same coverage I chose from Allianz.
I once had auto insurance coverage from The Hartford but about 2 years ago the cost of my auto insurance coverage suddenly increased by about $200. When I called to ask why, I was told that I needed to be an AARP member (i.e. pay AARP annual membership) to retain the lower rate I had had for well over a decade. I immediately cancelled and am now with a different company for my auto and condo coverage at even lower rates than I had had with The Hartford.
I understand what you’ve experienced. But where is the fidelity to our Constitution and American way of life when for a few bucks you throw so many under the bus. Wait. Isn’t there a bus in your community?
But, can they pick the doctor they want to go to?
I can. But many practitioners now don't accept Medicare because the reimbursement payments are so low.
I'm on Medicare with private gap insurance and had no problem keeping my doctor. Maybe the gap insurance does that?
This analysis has to be a front page story in and of on all news/social media outlets
George:
I Guess you think there are still some objective news outlets who believe in facts??
Try this: Ask them if they approve of DT raising drug prices, then ask why they voted for it. It works for Electeds too.
The "find out" part of FAFO will be painful, and loud. I don't have any faith though that it will change many of their minds about this administration (sic) and the convicted felon.
I want every Senior in FL to be told about this. And ask them: WHO DID YOU VOTE FOR???? If you voted red, YOU VOTED FOR THIS!!
Why limit yourself to Florida voters? This should be a question hammered throughout the nation. Healthcare and the prescriptions that go with it shouldn't be a partisan issue.
You'd think that, with such a high proportion of retirees, FL would be pretty blue.
That it's not is a testament to American gullibility in the face of a lying orange con artist and his minions.
Add to that their Senator Scott who made his money ripping off Medicare with his nursing homes. How on earth can they vote republican??
Reporters have been warning that the radio propaganda in FL is everywhere. It especially reaches Hispanics, who are told Dems are like the Socialist dictators in their old countries like Cuba and Venezuela. Rs are really good at this, and have been for a very long time. Dems can’t rely on the fact they are more in line with what is democratic and right. Analyzing and explaining won’t win against listening to and talking directly to voters- especially if you tell the truth.
Exactly!
Two words: Fox News
Apparently they have hearing impairments.
The early actions of the Administration (and the silence of the Republican congress) tell us two things clearly: we are going to make you less safe and we are going make your life more expensive. Less safe by releasing violent criminals from prison and less safe by withdrawing from international organizations that are our eyes and ears on global issues like health and climate. More expensive by stripping away protections consumers were just getting from drug price gouging, more expensive by eliminating energy efficiency standards, and more expensive by slapping tariffs on goods we count on. Less safe/more expensive is the honest motto of the people in power in Washington.
If this is all done by executive order, those Republicans in Congress maybe won't have had anything to do with it or even realized. They'll for sure be hearing from their constituents, for sure, but can they really do anything about it? I hope they're all voted out of office in 2026.
The Republicans in Congress have coddled, enabled, and finally bent the knee to the Administration. I think it is advantageous in the long run to tie them firmly to the Administration and to make no distinction between them. That way they too, firmly, are forced to own up to their actions and inactions.
The Congressional Republicans have known exactly what was going on and have been planning on this for years.
My understanding is that Medicare will still have the 2000 dollar cap on out of pocket expenses, 35 dollar insulin and ability to negotiate drug prices. Will see if he goes for these benefits.
Why isn’t the Dem machine blasting this all over the place. I think there is no leader.
That’s the question, isn’t it? Why aren’t democrats screaming about this?
I’m screaming one Republican friend at a time.
Dems are too busy updating their spreadsheets, graphs and government statistics, all in preparation for 2026.
Worked so well last time 🤢.
Been screaming since Nov. elections.
My understanding too. We need clarification on whether an Executive Order overrides existing legislation. This seems to be overriding a Biden Executive order and as the article states has ended three initiatives: "With the stroke of his pen, Trump removed a $2 price cap on certain generic drugs, did away with a provision that would improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, and ended an effort to expedite the evidence-gathering process for new drugs."
An EO cannot override legislation. It's really just a suggestion, or an "order" for departments within the government to get things done the way the EO author wants. They still need to go through the proper motions (vote, court hearing, etc.) to change legislation. And it is much harder to get it to change an actual Amendment, such as the 14th, allowing birthright citizenship.
Then again, with the current administration . . . who knows. We have the unstable genius back so it's almost anything goes.
Yes, but stuff Dumpy is reversing is executive orders by Pres. Biden. One executive order overturns another, I guess.
I know. It’s like a kindergarten game. “You are! No I’m not, YOU are.” “No, . . . “ etc.
That was my understanding as well - the $2000 max annual out of pocket still stands, whether you were on straight Medicare or an Advantage plan.
I thought that is just what this article is saying...that in fact these things are canceled
Most Medicare contracts are already set for this year. Watch the changes coming up.
Why does he like to HURT so many! And the ones around him join in too!
He is wicked and evil!
He is a sociopath. We established that years ago
The vast, vast majority of America is not sociopathic, and they all struggle to actually understand the mind of a sociopath. Sociopaths will do anything and everything to have their way. Laws, rules, being honest and such is not a barrier to the actions and words of a sociopathic narcissist. He has actually increased his ego needs. He's easily angered and the instant gut reaction is to harm others. He has an incessant requirement for adulation, praise, and acceptance, but this stops when he's held accountable. Then he gets very dangerous.
That's what malignant narcissistic psychopaths do. And one with dementia beside. They live for loyalty and revenge. Our prisons are filled with them. Domestic Abuse shelters are filled with their victims. Over 60 million people in this country suffer from narcissistic abuse. They are whores of greed. Now, we have an administration filled with narcissistic overlords. The question is when will the people of this country get tired of being the ultra-wealthy's collateral damage?? They seem to welcome it. They're victimization speaks volumes. As well as their misogyny, bigotry and basic functional illiteracy.
I've been on Truth Social for several months. Most of the posts and comments are very untruthful, full of negative emotions, loads of social biases for certain groups, and these individuals are EASILY incited to anger, name calling, and not open at all to learning anything. They absolutely love Trump's sociopathy.
All lies, hate and rage.. it must be painful to read.
Because when he was two, his brother Robert was born. His mother was in and out of the hospital nearly dying. Grandmother Elisabeth stayed in her room. The one who came from Germany and wanted to live in Germany. Here by duress. Sister Mary Ann aged 12 was supposed to watch him. She didn't. I guess sister Elisabeth was too young to watch him. Of course his father Fred was out screwing everyone in the contracting business. Later on big brother Fred was so fed up with him, he dumped the mash potatoes on Donny's head. Donny baby has been trying to screw everyone since. Gruesome.
Remember when he was 5, he was caught pelting the next door neighbor's new baby with rocks in their back yard! DonOld's always been evil. He was like that little girl in The Bad Seed. Evil.
Add to that his grandmother not being able to tolerate his lies, horrible behavior, stealing, etc. at age 12. His father wanted him to become a "killer" person (versus a "loser") so they sent him military school. I also think that he inherited the sociopathy from his father.
I agree. His father was a real evil piece of work too. A real nastyass POS.
All this started at the most fragile developmental age of 18 months to 3 years old. I have a theory that children whose parents divorce at this stage become pretty awful kids. It's rejection, not getting vital needs met, overwhelming anxiety.
That's a sweeping generality. People do not necessarily copy their parents. Most adults learn to deal with the shit dealt to them as kids. It's part of being a grownup. They may have to work a little harder, but I never throw them away just because they have shitty parents.
Cruelty, bullying, and retribution is a main part of Trump's sociopathic narcissism. The man hates just about everything. He a prolific liar, and he needs to harm and injure anyone who points this out or hold him accountable. That's one basic very bad personality quirk.
He doesn’t like to hurt Americans, he just doesn’t care about them. He cares about the wealthy, he certainly wants to help them.
I have a number of family members with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They're master manipulators. They don't give two shits about anyone unless they can benefit. They will grift and abuse their own families to "win." They can't handle rejection. They suck all the oxygen out of the room. They leave you feeling worthless. They are the most abusive of all psychological disorders. They thrive on victimization. They're the lowest of humanity in all its forms. Don't hug one. They will pick your pockets.
So very sorry that your family is so disrupted! My father was a severe narcissist. Not sociopathic, thank goodness, but his own needs were met before his wife and children. Didn't have the ability to empathize or sympathize with others. I think my father was a child victim of traumatizing abuse.
Thank you. Thank goodness for therapy. I know my father was abused, horribly. Trying to break generations of systematic abuse is a big job. I've gone no contact with them. It's exhausting.
I’m sorry it was that way.
I’m so sorry. Your description of them might help some people understand.
Last year I was looking at a new book about narcissism. My husband told me I didn't need it. I can just write my own.
It is so good that you do not have the condition. Sometimes knowledge hurts, but understanding can help to some extent.
Mmm, no. Hurting other people is part of the fun for him.
As Adam Serwer wrote in an article in the Atlantic titled "The Cruelty Is the Point":
"It reflects a clear principle: Only the president and his allies, his supporters, and their anointed are entitled to the rights and protections of the law, and if necessary, immunity from it. The rest of us are entitled only to cruelty, by their whim. This is how the powerful have ever kept the powerless divided and in their place, and enriched themselves in the process." https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/the-cruelty-is-the-point/572104/?gift=2vstHZKvHfA_FVIRm6dSBSihU7lHdK3YBzEwAL4ZcwU&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
I wish everyone in our country would read this article!
Me, too!
I feel that Trump is reversing everything Biden did not because of his beliefs but rather because Biden did it. It’s revenge and spite. No other reason than that.
If his supporters don’t see this reasoning then they’re fools. The actions to do away with the drug caps are damaging to everyone. It’s a shame that we have to suffer for his ego.
Since he can't stand Biden getting the credit, he gets rid of it, and then it'll be Trump's idea when it resurfaces. Of course people will forget that Biden had already done it and give Trump all the credit....Maybe he just wants credit for the good things Biden did.
Without a doubt this will happen. He wants all the credit. It’s how his small petty mind works. Sadly most people have short memories. We need to remind them folks. Better still to not let people forget Biden’s accomplishments.
So many seniors voted for Trump. Now they get to pay, quite literally, for their vote.
I’d like to know the breakdown if you have it-I worked with AARP attempting to educate voters & our congressmen prior to Nov 5, 2024. We stressed this very concern.
Thank you for your work, Mary.
The American public really did not think things through when they voted for trump. Lots more bad things coming our way.
The ones who saw this coming didn't vote for Trump and his antics, yet we will all have to suffer for those who did.
Look at the Fraternal Order of Police, which is aghast that Dumpy just pardoned all those insurrectionists who beat up cops. Somehow they didn't really think Dumpy would do exactly what he said he was going to do to the "J6 hostages and patriots." Surprize, guys!
My prescription just dropped from $500/ month to $50. Now it will go back to $500!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully not. But if they do, blow the whistle, get a lawyer.
Do seniors have the money for a lawyer?
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I am sorry.
That sucks big time!
I, too, have some that will increase and only be for the very wealthy. Our doctors will try to substitute if available. But not all are. So we then join the ones we didn't ever think we'd be part of. And this is what "the others" have done to us.
Please don't put us all into one basket. Many of us seniors did not vote for Trump! And seniors will be hurt significantly and disproportionately by rising drug prices. Many if these drugs literally keep us alive.
I agree totally with you. We live in a senior community where most voted for Trump. Hard to live here.
I warned family and friends about Trump over the years. And I warned them that the Republican party had been taken over, and more. It was too easy for them to be gullible by the lies....
Age in general is not an indicator of who his voters are. People of many ages voted for him, even when they had friends and family members who are in harm’s way by his policies, and even when they themselves are harmed his policies. There are people who refuse to believe him, are brain washed, or pay attention only to wrong sources and turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to reason and reputable news and studies. There even are people who seem to show intelligence in other realms but refuse to see through him, Ior to admit it if they do. I will never understand the people who refuse to see the truth, but I do know that it is not safe to talk about politics ever in some places. I was taught that long ago. In recent years I understand.
This has to be soundly publicized everywhere, in every form of media so Trump voters can see the reality of how he will hurt Americans.
I believe many of Trumps Executive Orders are consistent with Project 2025. People were warned but did not take things seriously.
Even some people we thought we could share written descriptions of that project with, refused to believe it or could not process it.
Why is anyone surprised that the malignant narcissist did this? He only cares about himself and his billionaire buddies. He certainly doesn't care about the elderly or the poor. So anyone who voted for him is getting exactly what and who they voted for. It's called Karma.
If $35 insulin is over, people are going to die. But maybe that’s the plan.
Like the mishandling of the pandemic before this, it's one way to lose voters.
The $35 insulin is a law. To change that would take an act of Congress overturning it. What Dumpy is doing is overturning Pres. Biden's executive orders. Those aren't laws. The next Dem president could do the same, overturn Dumpy's exec orders. None of it is a good way to govern - it just yanks the country from one way to another.
Yes. The insulin and the $2000 limit on co-pays under Medicare are still in place.
Yeah, especially if you are old, just die already.
I apologize for not specifying that the information I learned is helpful for pre-and Type 2 diabetic people, other indolinrmic problems,,and some liver conditions, if not more. I have not read all of the book. If his information will help anyone in any way, I will be glad. I definitely am sorry for everyone I know and everyone I do not know who has Type 1 diabetes. I think everyone who does or does not have that condition should pressure congressmen to see that the lower cost is reinstated. For other concerns, or just to learn if studies that have helped people and shy they weotkrd with valid results, I still do suggest Dr. Robert Lustig sources. E never know shdin something we learn might be helpful to another person. I was happy when signing petitions and letters resulted in President Biden signing to have prices lowered and capped.
For anyone with diabetic or other metabolic health concerns, for yourselves or for anyone close to you, you might find the book Metabolical by Dr. Robert Lustig helpful. Dr. Robert Lustig can be seen and heard in interviews and lectures on YouTube. The studies are amazing, important, and helpful. They are saving, improving, and extending lives.
If type 1 diabetics don’t get regular insulin they die. No special way out of it.
Maybe this will slap some
MAGAs into reality. Unfortunately it’s hurting me and my cohort. We won’t be able to access the newer meds that will benefit us
Please "flood the zone" to protest the firing of Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan. WH comment line is "temporarily closed" as is whitehouse.gov/contact - So call your Sens and Reps and the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Armed Service Committees.
FLOOD THE ZONE!