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Scrivener7

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7. This just shows the ridiculousness of the belief in "American exceptionalism." They have healthcare. That 10K would

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:37 AM

Apr 13

end up paying for a tenth of the cost of one major illness or the birth of one child.

But sure. They'll just jump at that. Because "American."

These people are imbeciles.

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Trump Administration May Offer Annual $10K Checks for Every Greenlander if U.S. Can Annex Island: Report [View all] Eugene Apr 13 OP

I have an idea... FalloutShelter Apr 13 #1

Take the money...tell him to f*ck off... MiHale Apr 13 #2

No thanks. I'd rather have my Social Security. no_hypocrisy Apr 13 #3

Sure give $10,000 to everybody in Greenland. But God forbid an immigrant in this country should get food stamps. Walleye Apr 13 #4

While defunding our taxpayers money for programs that benefits USA............... Lovie777 Apr 13 #5

That wont even pay the loss of universal health care Johonny Apr 13 #6

This just shows the ridiculousness of the belief in "American exceptionalism." They have healthcare. That 10K would Scrivener7 Apr 13 #7

Psst. This would supplant the current $600 million in subsidies... taxi Apr 13 #8

Good point. Corrupt Trump puppets would steal the cash. Irish_Dem Apr 13 #10

Annual payment of $10k per year? Irish_Dem Apr 13 #9

Why not $24 and some beads? CanonRay Apr 13 #11

Not everything is monetary. Trump just thinks so. twodogsbarking Apr 13 #12

Would you take $10k to destroy your own country? C_U_L8R Apr 13 #13

$5,000 a year would more than cover my student loans neeksgeek Apr 13 #14

I assume Greenlanders are already aware of Trump's reputation..... 70sEraVet Apr 13 #15

They should sell their their birthright for a mess o' pottage? delisen Apr 13 #16

Fuck that!!! lark Apr 13 #17