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Jilly_in_VA

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2. There are people RIGHT NOW

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 02:31 PM

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who could use that food. RIGHT NOW in Gaza. In South Sudan. In Syria. In Congo. But Rubio would rather destroy it that let them have it.

What would Jesus do? NOT THAT.

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State Department addresses decision to destroy 500 tons of emergency food [View all] groundloop Friday OP

I am sure it is a lie. bronxiteforever Friday #1

There are people RIGHT NOW Jilly_in_VA Friday #2

If you're starving, Bayard Friday #4

There are people HERE in the U.S. as well... slightlv Friday #6

I'll remember this next time SouthBayDem Saturday #9

This is a particular pet peeve of mine. slightlv 20 hrs ago #10

First, thank you for your service. SouthBayDem 20 hrs ago #11

Besides wasting food intended for hungry people, it's destroying taxpayer dollars that paid for the food. Vinca Friday #3

Where will they send it, really? flying_wahini Friday #5

To the incinerator Jilly_in_VA Saturday #7

Ther real problem is the administration made an intentional decision to let it rot in the first place, mackdaddy Saturday #8