Boomer Vietnam veteran in Texas. I wonder if he voted for a robust safety net his entire life or not. Is this a case of now being in the FO stage?
this post was submitted on 25 Mar 2026
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lets see his voting record for the last 40 years
edit - also, veteran? who gives a fuck? great, you pushed forward americans imperialism. only americans seem to gush over military people.
“after voting republican for 40 years, im now forced to work doordash at 76” - old man who voted against his own self interest
Welp, should've told your peers to vote better.
Unless, you know, helped vote for the problem.
Gig economy is just a clean way of saying “desperate to make ends meet? Do this shitty fucking job, use your own car, we’ll gouge you to hell and make a killing. You’re welcome “