PeterRS Posted yesterday at 02:48 AM Posted yesterday at 02:48 AM 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. Quote
Members unicorn Posted yesterday at 05:52 AM Author Members Posted yesterday at 05:52 AM 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! 🫣😬 jimmie50 and PeterRS 2 Quote
Members unicorn Posted 19 hours ago Author Members Posted 19 hours ago 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! 🫣🙄 Quote
xpaulo Posted 17 hours ago Posted 17 hours ago 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.. Ruthrieston, PeterRS and unicorn 3 Quote
Members Suckrates Posted 16 hours ago Members Posted 16 hours ago 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. xpaulo, Ruthrieston and unicorn 3 Quote
PeterRS Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago 1 hour ago, Suckrates said: Americans need to acknowlege and accept the fact they they NOW are living under Americas first DICTATOR . . . I would change "need to" to "must". In fact, I would go a lot further - even accepting I am not an American. I have only visited around 35 times. The entire political system in the USA is broken, is open to widesread corruption, needs a complete rethink and the vastly outdated constitution and its amendments thrown into the trash can with a more up-to-date one adopted that is far more suited to the 21st century. jimmie50 and Ruthrieston 2 Quote
Members unicorn Posted 14 hours ago Author Members Posted 14 hours ago I doubt Republicans will do well in the midterm elections. floridarob 1 Quote
Members Suckrates Posted 3 hours ago Members Posted 3 hours ago 10 hours ago, unicorn said: I doubt Republicans will do well in the midterm elections. Trump and his team have been hard at work with plans to subvert and upend the mids, so that THEY secure wins..... He tried before to change election results failed, and it pissed him off, because many people on his team didnt enable him. NOW, its different, EVERY person on Trumps team has vowed to support and help him STEAL..... We already see it happening in plain sight. Any win for the Dems will be contested, and Trump might even succeed with his plan to have the Federal govt determine the winners...... Once again, Americans are NOT fully accepting the fact that Trump IS a dictator, and holding onto power is what dictators do... Its a hard realization for Americans, but they MUST stop sleep walking about the fact that America is now a dictatorship, and Trump rules with an iron hand and deranged mind. It is no longer BUSINESS AS USUAL ! Quote
