I cant believe our president I understand some people may say ,americans are lazy and depend on...

Breathe deeply, and reach out for help. Depending on where you live, State or local resources may be of assistance, but in general, non-government organizations, family, friends and neighbors are your best bet.

This particular squeeze is political, but its also part of bigger patterns with wages, housing, and living expectations.

FWIW, I've spoken with two people in the last few days trying to rearrange their living and financial affairs to cope with special needs kids.

I know it's not a solution, but hopefully you can find some solace in knowing you're not alone.

Arrow17 · F

Some people need government funding for daily life. They aren't in good condition. I had all the harshness in life when children were young.

You live in the west where taxes and living costs are higher than Asian countries (below 10% income tax, some salaries don't pay tax because they can't afford to be taxed).

Don't look down on yourself. You should fight for your case for the welfare system because you need the funds.

carpediem · 61-69, M

It's not the president. A bipartisan majority in both the house and senate has approved the continuing resolution to keep the government open. But the senate needs 60 votes. Republicans have presented a clean continuing resolution to get it open 13 times, but each time it gets blocked by democrats. THIRTEEN TIMES!!! I agree with your concerns. Not everyone is lazy and this nonsense needs to stop. Open it up ASAP. All they need is 5 democrats to vote to open it up and it opens immediately.

greenknight · M

i understand you, i be the same i am in england, same issues here to, i dont know what the answer is just like you, its also harder because im lightskin black man.

Prison1203 · 61-69, M

You have false information about the shutdown, for one it’s not president Trump it’s the democrats that are doing it. They have voted no 13 times to not open the government Chuck Schumer said they are using this as leverage to get what they want, including healthcare for illegals. And a bunch of other 🐂 💩 for money for their little pet projects so they get their kickbacks

WasEP · 51-55, M

The US President has no control over the budget, it passed the House and the Democratic Senators are not voting for the budget, which is just a temporary spending measure until they can pass a budget.

So email your democratic senators and tell them to vote to open the government!

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JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

Because people who are running your country are heartless. They are judgemental and assume that anyone who needs a hand is lazy and they should just pull up their socks and be better.

Richard4567 · 36-40, M

Republicans are to blame

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swirlie · 31-35

Who did you vote for in the last Presidential Election in 2024?

Was it Trump or was it Kamala Harris that you voted for President?

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