We Were Too Nice to the Hungry, But We’ve Fixed That

[Luddly Neddite]

Republicans: We Were Too Nice to the Hungry -- Daily Intelligencer

Knowing they are taking the food out of the mouths of the elderly and little children is what put those happy smiles on their faces. Also, knowing that rw haters are happy that the R increased the suffering of many Americans just adds to the joy.

But then, there are facts -

The attack on food stamps doesn't reflect changes in the program. It reflects changes in the Republican Party and mainstream conservative ideology. | New Republic

Conservatives are getting all worked up about the “food stamp president” again. But now they're not just talking about President Obama. They're also talking about former President Bush.

Hard to believe? It shouldn't be. It's just one more sign of how extreme mainstream conservatives and their Republican allies have become.

Cuts in House Leadership SNAP Proposal Would Affect Millions of Low-Income Americans ? Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

1.7 million unemployed, childless adults in 2014 who live in areas of high unemployment — a group that has average income of only 22 percent of the poverty line (about $2,500 a year for a single individual) and for whom SNAP is, in most cases, the only government assistance they receive (this number will average 1 million a year over the coming decade);[4]
2.1 million people in 2014, mostly low-income working families and low-income seniors, who have gross incomes or assets modestly above the federal SNAP limits but disposable income — the income that a family actually has available to spend on food and other needs — below the poverty line in most cases often because of high rent or child care costs. (This number will average 1.8 million a year over the coming decade.) In addition, 210,000 children in these families would also lose free school meals;
Other poor, unemployed parents who want to work but cannot find a job or an opening in a training program — along with their children, other than infants.

Okay, rw's -- bring on the lies and the hate.

 

[clevergirl]

What a BS headline! You can espouse your leftist retard talking points all day long, but it only shows your ignorance.

I work in an industry that allows me first hand knowledge of the abuses and ridiculous eligibility requirements ...actually lack thereof, that have tripled Food Stamp programs.

I see people purchasing CRAP food all day long everyday with their cards. Retailers are of course jumping on the band-wagon and are vying for the business. Highly unregulated or under-regulated retailers sell already prepared foods by cooking them and putting them in their coolers- Slurpee's count as food so long as the straw is not put into the cup inside the store. Candy and soda sales soar!

Retailers have been busted for charging 400 dollars for a sale of 20.00 dollars worth of product and cashing out with the customer .60 cents on the dollar for the 380.00 difference! And these are only SOME of the abuses that are occurring.

Fraud and abuse is rampant because it has been made too easy to get on it- Democrats FORCED intervention type revisions to the program, you disingenuous idiot!

 

[ScreamingEagle]

liberals think it's too much to ask an able-bodied adult to either get a job or train for one instead of just sitting around on their fat ass or spending the day surfing....

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Right on cue - lies and hate.

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[clevergirl]

“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.”
― James Madison

 

[MACAULAY]

Conservatives are glad to take care of people who can't take care of themselves...out of compassion.

Liberals/Socialists are glad to take care of people who don't take care of themselves...for votes.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Amazing that there are people who are actually as dumb as the OP.
Just incredible.

 

[peach174]

We have to start cutting in everything or else there will be nothing for anyone at all.

What you put up in links are opinion pieces Luddly not facts.

It's a slow decline over a 10 year period.
Here is the actual CBO.Gov link
CBO | H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013

Getting people off of Government dependence will help them more than continually being dependant.

 

[AmericanFirst]

Right on cue - lies and hate.

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YOU are the liar. Idiot lefty.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Republicans: We Were Too Nice to the Hungry -- Daily Intelligencer

Knowing they are taking the food out of the mouths of the elderly and little children is what put those happy smiles on their faces. Also, knowing that rw haters are happy that the R increased the suffering of many Americans just adds to the joy.

But then, there are facts -

The attack on food stamps doesn't reflect changes in the program. It reflects changes in the Republican Party and mainstream conservative ideology. | New Republic

Conservatives are getting all worked up about the “food stamp president” again. But now they're not just talking about President Obama. They're also talking about former President Bush.

Hard to believe? It shouldn't be. It's just one more sign of how extreme mainstream conservatives and their Republican allies have become.

Cuts in House Leadership SNAP Proposal Would Affect Millions of Low-Income Americans ? Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

1.7 million unemployed, childless adults in 2014 who live in areas of high unemployment — a group that has average income of only 22 percent of the poverty line (about $2,500 a year for a single individual) and for whom SNAP is, in most cases, the only government assistance they receive (this number will average 1 million a year over the coming decade);[4]
2.1 million people in 2014, mostly low-income working families and low-income seniors, who have gross incomes or assets modestly above the federal SNAP limits but disposable income — the income that a family actually has available to spend on food and other needs — below the poverty line in most cases often because of high rent or child care costs. (This number will average 1.8 million a year over the coming decade.) In addition, 210,000 children in these families would also lose free school meals;
Other poor, unemployed parents who want to work but cannot find a job or an opening in a training program — along with their children, other than infants.

Okay, rw's -- bring on the lies and the hate.

wait Dudley.....you forgot a few links.....

New Budget Hits Hardest on Children, Disabled, Poor: The California Report | The California Report

California Governor’s Budget Could Hit Most Vulnerable With Deepest Cuts - New America Media

 

[clevergirl]

Conservatives are glad to take care of people who can't take care of themselves...out of compassion.

Liberals/Socialists are glad to take care of people who don't take care of themselves...for votes.

The truth of this is made more pathetic by the greed and laziness of their constituency, who, vote themselves access to the federal purse...The democrat call is "sooee'!

 

[PredFan]

Amazing that there are people who are actually as dumb as the OP.
Just incredible.

Unfortunately, there are many. they outnumber the rational and intelligent. that is how obama got elected. The ignorant and lazy now outnumber the smart and productive.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Amazing that there are people who are actually as dumb as the OP.
Just incredible.

Unfortunately, there are many. they outnumber the rational and intelligent. that is how obama got elected. The ignorant and lazy now outnumber the smart and productive.

Sadly, I would have to agree with that.
Especially the productive aspect.
There is a saying that goes something like this: Give a person money for nothing, and they will thank you. Give it again and they will expect it again, give it again and they will demand it.

 

[velvtacheeze]

The poor need to realize that they are farming enough to get subsidies from the GOP.