A Politician Learned The Hard Way What It’s Like To Actually Live On Government Handouts

The world would be a better place if politicians had to live on social programs before voting to cut them. He goes on for a while, but it’s worth sticking around until 4:12, when it starts getting personal.

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Jun 5, 2013

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