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EDITED ! -- I said "tough shit" to a neighbor today. [View all]

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All my neighbors are on medicare or advantage plan. It's a senior village. One of the most outspoken of the MAGA supporters who lives here was crabbing at me this morning about the cost of her insulin. She filled Dec 27 - $10. Yesterday? $782.

TOUGH SHIT popped out before I could stop it. Loud enough for everyone to hear.

We had a short conversation after that. I did back track it a little because I really wanted her to see that her selfishness hurt her too. She got what she asked for. "Illegals" and "welfare queens" in need of insulin got cut off from a fair price. If no one benefits, that includes her.

I'm telling you, the MAGA geezers around here are not happy. Prices are going up, not down. The noise about invading Canada has them all upset. Firing inspectors and stopping agencies from informing us about health and safety issues has everyone on edge around here.

They got what they asked for. TOUGH SHIT.

EDIT TO ADD

Special thanks to Mrs. Toad - you mentioned a formulary change as a possible reason, since it turns out that provision for insulin was not affected. Too late today, but I'll mention that to her tomorrow. That is a great call out. THANK YOU.

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EDITED ! -- I said "tough shit" to a neighbor today. [View all] KentuckyWoman Jan 26 OP

👍🏼 Clouds Passing Jan 26 #1

This is only the first week RainCaster Jan 26 #53

Benefits enid602 Jan 26 #62

Yes, he is implementing his agenda PatSeg Jan 26 #73

Project 2025 bdamomma Jan 26 #83

Any student of history (or even current events for that matter) PatSeg Jan 26 #88

Project 2025 had no controls RainCaster Jan 26 #99

That's certainly how it appears PatSeg Jan 26 #115

Project 2025 will go down in history... RainCaster Jan 27 #118

Sadly, as "How we ended modern civilization for no good reason" PatSeg Jan 27 #125

Tell them to start making signs and protesting. Bluethroughu Jan 26 #2

You shouldn't apologize to her. LisaL Jan 26 #3

When my insulin dependent brother dies from not being able to get insulin Attilatheblond Jan 26 #9

That did happen to my brother. murielm99 Jan 28 #137

next time ask her who she voted for Bird Lady Jan 26 #39

That is the response my sister and I BigmanPigman Jan 26 #92

Maybe she just didn't hear all the things he had been saying... Jack Valentino Jan 26 #104

sorry no pass Bird Lady Jan 26 #114

Yes, they should be. No sympathy for people who COULD be engaged and educate themselves but actively choose not to. Karasu Jan 27 #122

They say they listen to every word trump says. No quarter for these monsters. travelingthrulife Jan 27 #128

Let me guess..she was white,right? BattleRow Jan 26 #77

Tough tough titty said the cat to the kitty. We used to say. Walleye Jan 26 #4

😂 NorCalBlue Jan 28 #140

FAFO. The G.O.P.'s national diabetes-profiteering-rampage now starting BoRaGard Jan 26 #5

Removing cap on insuli price will end my brother's life. He won't be able to afford staying alive. Didn't vote Trump Attilatheblond Jan 26 #6

i'm so sorry oldtime dfl_er Jan 26 #63

Thank you. I am running out of siblings and losing my YOUNGER brother is gonna hurt Attilatheblond Jan 26 #65

Ely Lilly supposedly Linda ladeewolf Jan 26 #95

Walmart has humilin N & R for cheap IbogaProject Jan 26 #84

She wanted to hurt others Keepthesoulalive Jan 26 #7

the rain doesn't fall on one man's house WhiteTara Jan 26 #35

Did he do away with the $35 insulin somehow? doc03 Jan 26 #8

Yes. An executive order Day One as promised Arazi Jan 26 #72

Is $35 insulin for seniors already history? SheltieLover Jan 26 #10

Yes SARose Jan 26 #12

Omfg! SheltieLover Jan 26 #24

But the Billionaires need more tax cuts, so nobody above an age to be worked for their profot can be allowed to live Attilatheblond Jan 26 #64

Exactly SheltieLover Jan 26 #68

They are deemed "useless eaters" ...eugenics...then euthanasia. BattleRow Jan 26 #75

Did a trump EO hike insulin prices that much? How did they rise so ridiculously high so suddenly? brush Jan 26 #11

Yes it was one of the executive orders.nt. drray23 Jan 26 #14

Didn't remove the insulin cap, but removed lower prices on a slew of other drugs. Wiz Imp Jan 26 #29

What total horse shit! calimary Jan 27 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jan 26 #34

By the way you can tell her that she hasn't seen nothing yet. LisaL Jan 26 #13

Die XanaDUer2 Jan 26 #15

The GOP wants older people to die to free us their assets to be used by younger people. TheBlackAdder Jan 26 #32

They want old sick disabled ppl XanaDUer2 Jan 26 #37

Killing off us seniors will improve the housing market as well. Conjuay Jan 26 #85

$35 for insulin for those on Medicare is part of the inflation reduction act. That is not repealed. 33taw Jan 26 #16

Ty XanaDUer2 Jan 26 #38

Probably her insurance company changed the brand that is eligible for the $35 cap. Ms. Toad Jan 26 #46

THIS IS SO HELPFUL !!! KentuckyWoman Jan 28 #135

Maybe your neighbor lied? WarGamer Jan 26 #17

Thanks for setting the record straight on this. ShazzieB Jan 26 #56

Your posting just makes it clear to me (and perhaps others) that make sure when you are posting, that your SWBTATTReg Jan 26 #94

It's always someone else to them. Blue Full Moon Jan 26 #18

They got what they voted for and Now Cha Jan 26 #19

I'm not fond of saying "Tough Shit" or FAFO. Vogon_Glory Jan 26 #28

I'm saying 'tell me I'm wrong' Marthe48 Jan 26 #52

Since I'm not on Facebook, I'm not going to Vogon_Glory Jan 26 #111

Veteran organizations protested the VA hiring freeze and Trump made an exemption. They need to speak up to their 33taw Jan 26 #20

Seriously!? stollen Jan 26 #21

Executive Order 33taw Jan 26 #26

Do you have a link? vanlassie Jan 26 #30

He didn't change the price of insulin. He Eliminated the $2.00 for generic drugs for people on Medicare. 33taw Jan 26 #36

And the countries will undoubtedly find others to trade with..... Butterflylady Jan 26 #22

I admire your restraint. Evolve Dammit Jan 26 #23

Post removed Post removed Jan 26 #25

An astute first post. Disaffected Jan 26 #31

What's e-cred? liberalla Jan 26 #55

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 26 #59

No. Not true. Nanuke Jan 26 #27

My wish is that thinkingagain Jan 26 #33

Maybe she needs to call Medicare to have them investigate. chowder66 Jan 26 #40

Most likely it was a formulary change. Ms. Toad Jan 26 #41

That was very informative, thank you. crosinski Jan 26 #69

Soon, coffee will also be unaffordable. alarimer Jan 26 #42

High quality coffee comes from a lot of countries, not just Colombia FakeNoose Jan 26 #71

Starbucks supposedly gets 100% of theirs from Colombia alarimer Jan 26 #74

Unfortunately, Vance would be no better - if you-know-who dies. No Vested Interest Jan 26 #90

I think MAGA mostly hates Vance. alarimer Jan 26 #110

Starbucks will have a fit if coffee goes up 50%. And I'm pretty sure they donate to politicians. BComplex Jan 26 #91

"You own this" OR jayschool2013 Jan 26 #43

The stupidity and ignorance of Magats never lets up. ananda Jan 26 #44

It should still be in effect per this article. Both Trump and Biden claim that they capped it at $35 for seniors. LiberalArkie Jan 26 #45

I could be a little more complicated like all medical billing. mackdaddy Jan 26 #47

Is this post real? Woodwizard Jan 26 #48

Yup. Take care of yourselves. It's gonna be a rough ride. Joinfortmill Jan 26 #49

GOOD FOR YOU!! AverageOldGuy Jan 26 #50

Unfortunately, everyone else got what they asked for too. yellow dahlia Jan 26 #51

in a surprising way - yes. enjoying the ride. Nimble_Idea Jan 28 #139

"Tough shit" was more than appropriate CanonRay Jan 26 #54

Biden's bigger health care initiatives, such as a $35 monthly cap on insulin, a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap totodeinhere Jan 26 #57

There is an old saying in British politics anamnua Jan 26 #58

Well, Trump got drunk with power, and is abusing his power, and lost the plot. Initech Jan 26 #60

Tough shit indeed!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 26 #61

They knew TSF was a lying piece of shit and still voted for him. iluvtennis Jan 26 #66

I've been using "who cares?". My wife told me I was saying it louder these days, I replied - "I know." marble falls Jan 26 #67

I love it LilElf70 Jan 26 #70

MAGAts will complain. And cry 'not fair!' Aussie105 Jan 26 #76

Karma's a beeyotch 4catsmom Jan 26 #78

Ditto! choie Jan 26 #79

Their bdamomma Jan 26 #80

Not just insulin. Several other drugs that had been capped are now up. JanMichael Jan 26 #81

2 I take True Blue American Jan 26 #87

Going to get worse on the healthcare front. paleotn Jan 26 #82

I guess it's progress that they're noticing this. yardwork Jan 26 #86

I know a nurse who works at NIH. Beck23 Jan 26 #89

A person working at NIH and voting for Trump is like LisaL Jan 27 #132

She's still got a $2000 cap, right? uberblonde Jan 26 #93

Is that the sound of FAFO I hear? tclambert Jan 26 #96

When people complain but something Trump does, I ask for whom they voted. TomSlick Jan 26 #97

Meh. Concepts of thoughts and prayers for them. /nt spudspud Jan 26 #98

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 26 #100

Be careful what you vote for, you might just get it Raven123 Jan 26 #101

Trump::: I don't care about you either. Norrrm Jan 26 #102

Yep. jeffreyi Jan 26 #103

Stupid fucks Blue Owl Jan 26 #105

Tough $h1t, FAFO. There I fixed it for you. n/t aggiesal Jan 26 #106

I'm waiting to have the same reply sellitman Jan 26 #107

I wouldn't have said "Tough sh1t" Morbius Jan 26 #108

We need to always give them the specifics of WHY they Ilsa Jan 26 #109

of course the hurt will not stop with magats. barbtries Jan 26 #112

Me: "You voted Republican. You got what you voted for." Grins Jan 26 #113

Surely they're tough enough to handle a little truth! Or maybe not... dchill Jan 26 #116

Fucking idiots. Sky Jewels Jan 26 #117

Holy shit! I didn't know Felon47 canceled the $35 restriction on insulin. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 27 #120

I don't think he did Skittles Jan 27 #121

Thank you. I have diabetic friends, and I was concerned. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 27 #131

Trump doesn't give a damn about that mountain Skittles Jan 27 #133

I'm not JustAnotherGen Jan 27 #123

Still capped by law on medicare. Progressive dog Jan 27 #124

I take another approach: Hieronymus Phact Jan 27 #126

"Goose-stepping morons like yourself should try *reading* books instead of *burning* them!" FailureToCommunicate Jan 27 #127

my response justsomeguy01 Jan 27 #129

Aww, Ain't That a Shame! apeshot Jan 27 #130

Oh my dear heaven... THIS sure exploded. KentuckyWoman Jan 27 #134

Here in Texas TygerrRRT Jan 28 #136

yup Nimble_Idea Jan 28 #138