First SNAP Ban on Candy and Soda Set To Become Law

[Dr.Destructo]

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It's not the single moms thats the problem.
It's all the users and abusers that are making it tough for those who NEED the food stamp program.

The first people in line are ALWAYS the illegals. ALWAYS.
Then it's the blacks rolling in $70K+ SUV's, dripping in jewelry, with gold teeth, $2K Nikes, and $1500K Gucci clothes.
Then it's all the single mothers.
Then it's all the people who will be turned down. (my line)

 

[dblack]

It's not the single moms thats the problem.
It's all the users and abusers that are making it tough for those who NEED the food stamp program.

The first people in line are ALWAYS the illegals. ALWAYS.
Then it's the blacks rolling in $70K+ SUV's, dripping in jewelry, with gold teeth, $2K Nikes, and $1500K Gucci clothes.
Then it's all the single mothers.
Then it's all the people who will be turned down. (my line)

Well, at least we'll keep them from having candy.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Politician's stealing candy from babies mouths

Excellent comeback!!!!

But it's about keeping the food people get basic to real foods, not all the junk foods that keep them fat, slovenly, and unhealthy.

 

[airplanemechanic]

Where did anyone claim any moral right?

And how is it YOUR money once your tax money goes to the government?

Why are so many people willing to take out their anger against the government on innocent people instead just because Uncle Sam is unavailable?

Taking my money by threat of armed force does not make it the gov'ts money. It makes it theft by taking.

If someone robs a bank, does that money now become the legal robbers money? No.

 

[Lesh]

Pretty sure that fast food cannot be purchased with Food Stamps.

I think uncooked pizza is OK.

Depends on the state and a few other considerations

 

[airplanemechanic]

Do you think that is constitutional?

The program qualifies them for X amount of assistance each month.

It is none of my business how they spend it. No matter what they buy with it, it is still their allotment and costs the same.

IMO, I could care less if they buy alcohol if that is how they feel is the best use of said money.

I know there are people on welfare who do not belong. I know there is waste and fraud in the program. I want the government to deal with THAT, instead of worrying about things which are none of their business.

Quit taking your anger at government out on those legitimately in the program instead.

When you are spending other people's money, those people can tell you how you can spend it.

SNAP is not a check to buy anything you want. It's for FOOD ONLY. NUTRITIONAL FOOD. Not junk food, not alcohol, etc.

 

[Lesh]

Taking my money by threat of armed force does not make it the gov'ts money. It makes it theft by taking.

If someone robs a bank, does that money now become the legal robbers money? No.

So… taxes are illegal in your eyes
Oddly tariffs are fine though

 

[airplanemechanic]

So… taxes are illegal in your eyes
Oddly tariffs are fine though

Taxes SHOULD be illegal. No other entity can steal your money by threat of armed force and it be legal.

And if you have issues with tariffs, talk to other countries. They've been placing tariffs on everything you buy from their country for as long as you've been alive. FINALLY we have a REAL PRESIDENT standing up for America and saying you want to tariff our stuff, fine, we will reciprocate and tariff your stuff to the exact same amount.

Thank God for Donald John Trump.

 

[Lesh]

Taxes SHOULD be illegal. No other entity can steal your money by threat of armed force and it be legal.

And if you have issues with tariffs, talk to other countries. They've been placing tariffs on everything you buy from their country for as long as you've been alive.

What? You seem to “understand” tariffs completely backwards

They put tariffs on what we sell to THEM in some cases you idiot

How much do we sell to Israel and what products are they?

 

[Delldude]

Depends on the state and a few other considerations

What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service

www.fns.usda.gov

 

[Seymour Flops]

Wow, what a lame deflection from admitting that given the chance, you would gladly enslave people again.

It is the welfare system that enslaves people. Not only them but very often, their children and grandchildren.

We’re debating what to feed welfare slaves, not whether they should BE slaves.

Democrats insist the answer is YES. Completely in character for them, as you know,

 

[Delldude]

You seem to “understand” tariffs completely backwards

They put tariffs on what we sell to THEM in some cases you idiot

Tariffs are a two way street. "in some cases"............that's what Trump's actions are all about.

Before the federal income tax act to pay to run the government, how did the government run?

 

[Delldude]

The government shouldn't decide what people eat. You'll be eating bugs within 20 years.

Thought I read Klaus Schwab resigned.

He's 'bugging out'.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Why? Why stop there? We all use services paid for by taxpayers. So why let ANYONE purchase anything which is in any way unhealthy?

Also, tell me how you measure the unhealthiness of a few candy bars, snacks, or cans of pop a week? When do they become unhealthy? How? And if they are so bad, why were they ever allowed on the market in the first place for anyone?

Do please let us know when you switch to eating nothing but berries and green leafy vegetable for every meal three times a day and drinking nothing but spring water. I mean, not only is that healthy, but it is all you really need to stay alive.

I just love how people here are so anxious to take away self-determination from people for no good reason and place it in the hands of bureaucrats who don't know the first thing about what you want, need or like nor how you even use them.

This tells me that sooner or later, this country will fall to total statism.

Easy to answer. They become unhealthy when the cookies and candy replace nutrition. If people want to eat themselves and feed their children into a hospital stay they can do it. They just have to pay for it. This is not unreasonable. Nothing is banned. No one is deprived. They must pay for their addictions on their own.

 

[Delldude]

Also, tell me how you measure the unhealthiness of a few candy bars, snacks, or cans of pop a week? When do they become unhealthy? How? And if they are so bad, why were they ever allowed on the market in the first place for anyone?

Any idea how much of the Snap monies is going to junk food? That's probably the reason for the actions.

 

[Lesh]

Tariffs are a two way street. "in some cases"............that's what Trump's actions are all about.

Before the federal income tax act to pay to run the government, how did the government run?

It is not

 

[ThisIsMe]

Good point but I think you meant to say: 'CAN'T' let those in these situations.... And that was my point early on. Child or senior citizen, it is wholly unamerican and inhuman do deny either the freedom to have a little snack of sweets once in a while just like the rest of us like and want as part of common human dignity, just because others in the system are being allowed to abuse and defraud the system--- which IS THE GOVERNMENT'S FAULT.

How are you going to monitor much less stop them?

Well, limiting those purchases on snap cards. You can't stop it altogether, but if 20% of your food purchase is junk food, then they CAN control that.

The government feeds everyone. Ever hear of the FDA? So why not that same concern and control over everyone's life?

The government doesn't feed me. FDA makes sure the food eat is safe, but they don't feed anyone.

If you pay for your own food, you do what you want. The government does try to educate people in nutrition though.

Oh yeah, because no one wants that kind of oversight on themselves, but some feel it is OK if they can rationalize it because it is being done to "the other guy."

If thr taxpayer pays for your meals, there should be limits on what you can buy that are junk food, but I don't think there is anything wrong with a small percentage of it being junk food, every child deserves a treat every now and then.

 

[Delldude]

It is not

What are reciprocal tariffs then?

Great explanation by Victor Hansen posted on Tariff Primer thread, you should read it.

 

[Lesh]

What are reciprocal tariffs then?

Great explanation by Victor Hansen posted on Tariff Primer thread, you should read it.

I know what a tariff is and I know what a reciprocal tariff is and this ain’t that

 

[Lesh]

Well, limiting those purchases on snap cards. You can't stop it altogether, but if 20% of your food purchase is junk food, then they CAN control that.



The government doesn't feed me. FDA makes sure the food eat is safe, but they don't feed anyone.

If you pay for your own food, you do what you want. The government does try to educate people in nutrition though.



If thr taxpayer pays for your meals, there should be limits on what you can buy that are junk food, but I don't think there is anything wrong with a small percentage of it being junk food, every child deserves a treat every now and then.

That would be the FDA that Republicans and Trumpers want to do away with of course