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Re:USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply by jjav on Saturday November 15, 2025 @05:55AM (#45936576)
> You don't starve 41 million people even if you think there is some corruption, that's absolutely inhumane shit. Enemy of humanity shit.

Agreed, of course, but realize that for the current administration the cruelty is the whole point.

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Re:USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply by thunky on Saturday November 15, 2025 @09:53AM (#45937817)
> realize that for the current administration the cruelty is the whole point

I think cruelty is the method not the point. The point is to demonstrate power and get more of it.

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