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FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Chronic Illness@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

Give disabled people who are unable to work a survivable wage

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Give disabled people who are unable to work a survivable wage

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FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Chronic Illness@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago
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  • Norah - She/They@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    I think you’re also misunderstanding what is being “on disability” in other countries? It seems like your government covers long-term (but not lifelong) illness. Mine doesn’t. So the comparison is kind of disingenuous.

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      Yes, I don’t think I quite understand what you mean. Perhaps an example could help me understand?

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        Really proving my point on the whole “sealioning” thing here.

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          I’m unaware what that is, I’m sorry.

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            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealioning

            Now you’re aware.

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              Thank you. I now know what sealioning means. Thank you.

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