Bob Spence
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Bob Spence
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computer programmer / software developer since 1962 (an LGP-30)
& persistent voter
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The banner would have been true if Bush read it, had our troops stand down and immediately return home. Sometimes it’s best to take the win.
January 5, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Reposted by Bob Spence
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I would like to acknowledge one innovation that the Washington Post editorial page has led.
It may be the first social media page where the replies from readers are qualitatively better than the content of the writers.
The conversation explores the effectiveness of current measures to prevent fraud in welfare programs like SNAP, with many participants expressing skepticism and criticism of the focus on fraud within these programs. Several comments argue that the editorial conflates errors with fraud, suggesting that the real issue lies in corporate welfare and tax evasion by the wealthy, which they believe is a more significant problem. Some participants highlight the perceived bias in targeting welfare programs for the poor while ignoring larger-scale fraud by corporations and wealthy individuals. Others criticize the editorial for relying on questionable sources and for not addressing fraud in other areas, such as tax evasion and corporate subsidies. There is also a call for more balanced scrutiny, suggesting that efforts should focus on ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes rather than disproportionately targeting the poor.
January 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM