r/stupidpeoplefacebook • • 1d ago

Who would like to start us off?

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u/StKines 1d ago

During Trumps first term republicans had been blocking an extension of aid we were giving first responders that were harmed by 9/11 (you know, heroes).

John Stewart had a viral moment when he stuck up for the first responders and chewed out congress (the few who showed up to do their own job) and after that pressure Trump signed a deal giving them those benefits for the rest of their lives.

This is the only policy decision I can think of off the top of my head that will have a lasting positive impact.

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u/Sheepdog44 17h ago

Jon Stewart has to go yell at a Republican congress for trying to stiff 9/11 first responders like every 8-12 years at this point.

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u/Inigos_Revenge 14h ago

Sometimes he goes to yell at them about covering healthcare for soldiers from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who were exposed to the toxic burn pits.

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u/Punkwrestle 7h ago

You forgot the ones who will suffer the same fate in Iran.

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u/Burghpuppies412 14h ago

And grudgingly, at that.