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MacDonald: The Democrats’ Land of “Working Class” Make Believe

June 6, 2025 Steve MacDonald

Democrats used to pretend to be the party of the people, and the people believed them. Not so much these days, but they can’t win elections without working-class voters, so their hatred of primarily white middle-class Americans needs a cover story. Pay no attention to the globalism, policy that increases taxes, rasies the cost of … Read more

Redux: “Conservatives Believe That The Best Form of Welfare Is A Job. Govt Thinks Otherwise.”

May 6, 2023 Skip

It was true back in 2011, and it is still true today. Conservatives believe in the honor and dignity in work. Progressive don’t believe in a hand-up and are willing to supply a hammock forever.

Will work for food panhandling spare change

Culture – Unemployed Outside a Wal-Mart that’s Hiring (And sells food) With Sign that says “Will Work for Food”

January 3, 2022January 2, 2022 Steve MacDonald

I work near a Super-Wal-Mart, so I do a bit of shopping there when needed. If you don’t have one near you, it’s a Wal-Mart with a full-size grocery store inside. Another thing you might not have is unemployed panhandlers holding cardboard signs looking for work or money.

Yeah, But They’re Not Voting Here In NH

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Skip

At this far out, I’m not happy when I see this as people can take it as “great, I can sit back and do nothing”. NOTHING can be further than the truth. The athletic advise of “play like you’re losing all the time” is a good one. Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Capitol Hill Aides Believe … Read more

The Sublime Versus the Ridiculous In DC

July 8, 2020
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There is a policy battle in D.C. between the sublime versus the ridiculous. House Speaker Pelosi has come forward with a $3 TRILLION HEROES Act stimulus plan. Under her plan, most people would make more money by quitting work and staying home than by working.

It’s Make America Great vs. Make Government Grate

July 6, 2020 Steve MacDonald

I’d like to thank Democrats for being so accommodating. Whether we mean the local, state, or federal Democrats in elected office, the contrast is much the same. Republicans want to make citizens great while Democrats want to make big government greater (and more grating).

Notable Quote – Dan Dickneite

July 3, 2020 Skip

Work and reward for work is essential to the human spirit. There is nothing that can replace the satisfaction and pride felt by someone who has done a good job, or the accolades that come from observers of a job well done, regardless of the task at hand. -Dan Dickneite (on Facebook)

Lord Cuomo: “Sure, you want to go to work? Go take a job as an essential worker.”

April 24, 2020 Steve MacDonald

The Democrat’s current “other” favorite for the party nomination for president, Andrew Cuomo, is displeased with his peasants. He took away their jobs. But he can’t seem to get them their state handouts. And they have the nerve to gripe about that!

Palate Cleanser: Married 38 years – you think I know?

December 8, 2019 Skip

Yes, I chuckled because sometimes it CAN seem that way. Best is the “FINE!” retort – man, are you in deep sneakers! And the “I don’t care” said several times is a ‘tell’ that TMEW DOES care but I’m not going to find out how, over what, and when. I’ve been told I’ve above average … Read more

Blue Collar Work, Grinding, Constructions

Quick Shot: Trump Economy Has Been Better for Blue Collar Wages Than White

February 1, 2019 Steve MacDonald

I don’t think we have to worry about the left or the media announcing how Mr. Trump is good for the everyday working man. And not just because they’d never dare call them “working man.” But, as it turns out, Trump’s policies are better for everyday joe and jane sixpack.

Quick Thought: Feds Approve NH Medicaid Expansion ‘Work Requirement’

September 26, 2018May 8, 2018 Skip

Steve beat me to the punch on the announcement that the able-bodied recipients will have to work or be bettering themselves in order to continue to get free healthcare. The Hill added this:

The waiver program will also require co-pays for Medicaid recipients who make more than 100 percent of the poverty level.

“Work requirements help lift able-bodied individuals out of poverty by empowering them with the dignity of work and self-reliability while also allowing states to control the costs of their Medicaid programs. They help people gain the skills necessary for long-term independence and success,” New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said in a statement.

People don’t always value “free” when other people are paying for that “free” thing on an institutional things. I’ve seen it up close when running our daycare. When one has to put their own skinny into the picture,