Finally, after 2 years of waiting, I get my disability hearing from Social Security.

You wanna know how I know that the Republican argument that we're relying too much on the government is crap? Because I'm a 26-year-old cripple who gets nothing from the government because I don't qualify.

How do I not qualify? I haven't had a job since January '08 because of my leg and I'm not even eligible for food stamps anymore. I can't get Medicaid because I don't have a kid and I never got unemployment or welfare because I wasn't looking for new work. I had a job, I just couldn't do it anymore.

But maybe that will all change. I might just get enough assistance that I can be somewhat independent. As it is, I am totally reliant on my mom because I have no money and no income and lots of bills. Half her paycheck goes to doctor visits and prescription drugs for me, along with cars, gas, tv, phone, internet, food. I can't even get a haircut without asking her for money.

By the way, she was supposed to be saving for her retirement next year, but that's not likely anymore.