Would you shop at a store which sold MAGA caps?

[PeterRS]

On 2/2/2026 at 5:17 AM, unicorn said:

In the US, Unemployment Insurance lasts only 18 months, I've heard up to 2 years. Of course, Social Security fraud is rampant. You're only supposed to get Social Security Disability benefits if you're unable to do ANY job in the US, yet there are plenty of able-bodied people who manage to get this. But this is usually only on the order of some $2500/month (depending), so not a path to riches. 

US$2,500 for some people is a lot of money! Perhaps not if you live in the middle of a major city like LA or New York, but those outside the USA might even consider it a small fortune.

[unicorn]

3 hours ago, PeterRS said:

US$2,500 for some people is a lot of money! Perhaps not if you live in the middle of a major city like LA or New York, but those outside the USA might even consider it a small fortune.

I remember once as a physician asking how an apparently able-bodied woman ended up on social security (she was in her early 40s if I recall correctly). She said she was awarded social security simply because her personality was so obnoxious that she couldn't hold down any job in the US! 🫣😬

[unicorn]

Which also reminds me of the story of a colleague of mine who went through a contentious divorce. His wife was rather nutty, and attacked him with a knife, prompting the divorce. Although she had a Ph.D., she demanded he fully support her, because a doctor testified that she was so obnoxious that she could never hold a steady job! 🫣🙄

[xpaulo]

On 2/1/2026 at 4:23 AM, Olddaddy said:

Wasn't never meant to funny Trum

The US is becoming a gangster state. Trump is pardoning any convicted person in his gang including people involved in drug trafficking that's caused incalculable misery, the beatings of law enforcement officers at the Capitol as part of an effort to block Biden's certification as president, justifying the wrongful deaths of people protesting countless illegal arrests committed by goons, ridiculous financial actions that are damaging the US economy, Trump family and friends raking in cash related to his presidency, ceasing gov't activities that beneifit the US and the world. it goes on and on. Then there's the lies and lies and lies. Everything he's said about Canada is a lie. A valid criticism is that Canada has been relying on the US military for protection. That was acknowledged before Trump became president and military spending is rapidly rising..

[Suckrates]

22 minutes ago, xpaulo said:

The US is becoming a gangster state. Trump is pardoning any convicted person in his gang including people involved in drug trafficking that's caused incalculable misery, the beatings of law enforcement officers at the Capitol as part of an effort to block Biden's certification as president, justifying the wrongful deaths of people protesting countless illegal arrests committed by goons, ridiculous financial actions that are damaging the US economy, Trump family and friends raking in cash related to his presidency, ceasing gov't activities that beneifit the US and the world. it goes on and on. Then there's the lies and lies and lies. Everything he's said about Canada is a lie. A valid criticism is that Canada has been relying on the US military for protection. That was acknowledged before Trump became president and military spending is rapidly rising..

 

Americans need to acknowlege and accept the fact they they NOW are living under Americas first DICTATOR,  and stop acting like Trump is just being Trump, so noone even tries to Stop him from anything.....which is what he WANTS.....and only makes him bolder and more ruthless.....

WAKE UP PEOPLE !       You are now living in Russia......Dont wait until you start seeing people falling out of skyscraper windows...... They are already being executed on American streets.