We have six days until snap/food stamp cards might run out of money…predictions

[toobfreak]

Tax-paying citizens are paying for “free” food for others, no matter how you cut it.

True, which is why I laugh when I see people angry that SNAP recipients can by sweetened food. It is FOOD people. I don't mind helping others in need when I am so much better off with more than I can possibly need, just so long as the people I help really NEED the help and the money is not wasted.

Some day, you never know, you or I might need help too.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Pass the ******* CR already!!!

Fun and games time is over. People are going to start feeling real effects.

God forbid people support themselves the same way I do

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

Options:

Dems cave and open the .gov before then?

Dems pass a stand alone bill for SNAP?

States cover the shortfall with their rainy day funds?

Blue cities burn?

IMHO

There has never existed a time in contemporary Western society when the population of "helpless" fat people was larger than it is today....The last I read it's around 47 million in the US on SNAP/EBT.

Because of all the "help" our society has given people, we now have tens of millions of fat people who can't live without that "help".

And we've now reached the point where we don't know what the heck else to do with them.

I prefer option three.

 

[struth]

Pelosi?

You're making shit up.

That's what tRump is saying but he want's them to eat in outside looking at the new Epstein Ballroom.

Oh how you dembots have a short memory

Left-wing Democrats claim Pelosi's ice cream drawer put off voters

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi showed her supply of ice cream on The Late Late Show in April. Pelosi revealed a $24,000 freezer full of $12-a-pint luxury ice cream at her California home.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[kyzr]

Easily explained.
1. The poor you will always have with you.

True, but its the "working poor" that needs a break.
I support the ACA subsidy, but paid for by cutting spending, like the DOGE savings.
Family formation fell off a cliff. No one can afford a house or kids.

2. Many in the middle class have moved to the upper class.

Nope. The middle class move to upper middle class. The upper crust stays the upper crust.

 

[Lisa558]

And I don't have a problem with that, especially for children. We waste money on a lot less important things.

What I and many other conservatives DO have a problem with, is that Daddy isn't around, and Mom has popped out way more kids than she can afford, and/or doesn't want to work.

Agree 100%. And in some instances, she pops out another kid to keep all benefits coming without a requirement to work.

Here’s what I think should be done if SNAP is delayed: extend the free meals at schools to include the weekends to make certain children are fed, and allow parents to show up with their pre-school kids.

As for the parents themselves, too bad. There is no excuse for grown adults to just assume that OTHER PEOPLE will continue to provide them with free food and not even have $100 in savings for emergencies (such as these). In these instances, parents can go to soup kitchens once a day for a meal.

Believe me, this would only go on for a week or so. Then the Dems would have to agree to open the government.

 

[Freedomisneverfree]

If all else fails for the chip hoarders, they can stand in line at the food banks. But hear tell, the food banks are running dry.

 

[Lisa558]

True, which is why I laugh when I see people angry that SNAP recipients can by sweetened food. It is FOOD people. I don't mind helping others in need when I am so much better off with more than I can possibly need, just so long as the people I help really NEED the help and the money is not wasted.

Some day, you never know, you or I might need help too.

Yes, but if I ever need help (G-d forbid), I will be grateful for free chicken and ground beef, some bread, veggies and fruit, and eggs and cheese. I will not start DEMANDING that I also be given Cheetos and Kit-Kat bars.

 

[Kondor3]

Blue cities burn.

I'll bring the popcorn.

 

[toobfreak]

Yes, but if I ever need help (G-d forbid), I will be grateful for free chicken and ground beef, some bread, veggies and fruit, and eggs and cheese. I will not start DEMANDING that I also be given Cheetos and Kit-Kat bars.

You say that now, but what if you LOVED Cheetos and Kit Kats and tomorrow you found out you would be forced onto SNAP the rest of your life here on Earth.

I'm reasonably certain at some point you wouldn't also like a Cheeto or Kit Kat once in a while, especially if you were on SNAP through the fault of others.

Let's face it, something sweet or tasty is one of the most basic needs in a person's life, a basic pleasure, probably why many go on to be chef's and cooks.

Life is long and painful without at least a little pleasure once in a while. The State offers a certain food credit to people in severe need but it is up to the individual to pick and choose what to spend it on, either way, the cost is still the same.

One dollar's worth of chocolate costs just as much as one dollar's worth of Veal.

 

[Concerned American]

So, it really isn't programs like SNAP that are bad, they do a lot of good for many people.

Granted. However, all of these gov't programs make for a dependent populace that can't think or care for themselves. Parents on SNAP/WIC should be held accountable and children should be removed from those households if their parents don't live up to their responsibilities. There are many responsible adults in this country that would love the opportunity to care for these children.

 

[Lisa558]

You say that now, but what if you LOVED Cheetos and Kit Kats and tomorrow you found out you would be forced onto SNAP the rest of your life here on Earth.

I'm reasonably certain at some point you wouldn't also like a Cheeto or Kit Kat once in a while, especially if you were on SNAP through the fault of others.

Let's face it, something sweet or tasty is one of the most basic needs in a person's life, a basic pleasure, probably why many go on to be chef's and cooks.

Life is long and painful without at least a little pleasure once in a while. The State offers a certain food credit to people in severe need but it is up to the individual to pick and choose what to spend it on, either way, the cost is still the same.

One dollar's worth of chocolate costs just as much as one dollar's worth of Veal.

I would understand how fortunate I am to be given free, healthy food and that I cannot expect others to buy me Cheetos and candy bars, too.

If I felt SOOOO deprived without a candy bar, I would do something to earn a little spending money - and buy it with my OWN money,

 

[toobfreak]

I would understand how fortunate I am to be given free, healthy food and that I cannot expect others to buy me Cheetos and candy bars, too.

Well, if you were forced onto welfare due to someone else's actions leaving you unable to work, say, you might not feel so thankful just to munch on dry lettuce like a rabbit the rest of your life and might actually still want a slice of Bavarian cheesecake once in a while like you'd still be eating if your ability to work hadn't been taken from you.

If I felt SOOOO deprived without a candy bar, I would do something to earn a little spending money.

Unless you simply cannot work to earn anything. Besides, the minute you earned any money, the State would simply REDUCE your food benefit, so you'd be no better off. All government programs are designed to PULL people into them then KEEP them there so the State continues to receive funding.

And if you had to go back to work to afford a Clark Bar, just think of how many more important things you'd really spend that money on first.

 

[Lisa558]

Well, if you were forced onto welfare due to someone else's actions leaving you unable to work, say, you might not feel so thankful just to munch on dry lettuce like a rabbit the rest of your life and might actually still want a slice of Bavarian cheesecake once in a while like you'd still be eating if your ability to work hadn't been taken from you.

When did I say “dry lettuce”? I said I’d be grateful for chicken, beef, veggies, fruit, bread, cheese, eggs, etc.

Unless you simply cannot work to earn anything. Besides, the minute you earned any money, the State would simply REDUCE your food benefit, so you'd be no better off. All government programs are designed to PULL people into them then KEEP them there so the State continues to receive funding.

Well in that case, you don’t get a candy bar.

And besides, how can you not br able to earn ANY money? You could offer to shovel someone’s walk or watch someone’s kid. The money from that ONE time would pay for a year of candy bars,

And if you had to go back to work to afford a Clark Bar, just think of how many more important things you'd really spend that money on first.

So you admit that when it’s one’s OWN earnings, there are more important things to buy than a candy bar…..yet when it’s other people’s money, then it’s worth taxpayer’s money?

 

[Seymour Flops]

Yes, but if I ever need help (G-d forbid), I will be grateful for free chicken and ground beef, some bread, veggies and fruit, and eggs and cheese. I will not start DEMANDING that I also be given Cheetos and Kit-Kat bars.

I would understand how fortunate I am to be given free, healthy food and that I cannot expect others to buy me Cheetos and candy bars, too.

If I felt SOOOO deprived without a candy bar, I would do something to earn a little spending money - and buy it with my OWN money,

You and most of the non-Democrats on this board were raised that way.

My parents both worked, at a time when feminists were telling women to work to fulfill themselves instead of being "just" stay at home moms, my mom was like, "what are they talking about? I've been working since I was fourteen, providing for my younger siblings, then myself, then my kids."

Yes, we got snack food, and candy, but my parents made sure I understood that they cost money and that money comes from work.

Democrats are not raised that way. "It ain't enough" is the perpetual motto of the modern welfare dolee, and their kids are taught that government's purpose is to provide for them. White middle class liberals went from their parents providing everything to student loan giving them plenty of spending money and then expecting jobs no more difficult than their gender studies classes.

 

[1srelluc]

Well, if you were forced onto welfare due to someone else's actions leaving you unable to work,

if your ability to work hadn't been taken from you.

That is what SS disability or unemployment insurance is for, depending on the circumstances for the reason you are unemployed, either through accident rendering you unable to work, or a layoff.

You earn both by working.....Generations of nonworking fat slags are on SNAP.

Yours is a piss poor "argument". Just sayin'.

 

[toobfreak]

When did I say “dry lettuce”? I said I’d be grateful for chicken, beef, veggies, fruit, bread, cheese, eggs, etc.

What if you were disabled and could not stand or cook? What are you going to do with beef, veggies, eggs and cheese then?

Well in that case, you don’t get a candy bar.

America the Beautiful where the sick and disabled don't get any candy while sending 300 billion dollars to Ukraine.

And besides, how can you not br able to earn ANY money? You could offer to shovel someone’s walk or watch someone’s kid.

Really? You cannot imagine a person not being able to work for a living? I guess you've never really been very injured, sick or in a lot of pain.

The money from that ONE time would pay for a year of candy bars,

Except, like I already said, the State would decrease your SNAP amount accordingly so working, you would be no better off.

So you admit that when it’s one’s OWN earnings, there are more important things to buy than a candy bar…..yet when it’s other people’s money, then it’s worth taxpayer’s money?

That is not what I said Lisa, pay attention. I said if a person HAD the money to buy a candy bar by earning extra cash, he'd probably spend it on other things he needs far more, because they are that important, not because he wouldn't like a snack once in a while.

SNAP money can only be spent on food.

People forget about quality of life. Suddenly, people through some misfortune not of their making, should just give up all desire for quality of life and just be happy to live like a plant, yet, who WANTS to live without quality of life?

 

[toobfreak]

That is what SS disability or unemployment insurance is for, depending on the circumstances for the reason you are unemployed, either through accident rendering you unable to work, or a layoff.

That might be what its for, though no guarantee at all that you'll get any of that.

You earn both by working.....Generations of nonworking fat slags are on SNAP.

Except if you cannot work. No doubt many on welfare and SNAP abuse the system, but many genuinely need it.

And frankly, a lot of people an SNAP and welfare could not hold down any sort of meaningful work. They are unhirable. No education, no work skills.

And that should really scare the crap out of all of us at the increasingly large segment of people literally BORN into this country as a liability to others.

 

[Lisa558]

What if you were disabled and could not stand or cook? What are you going to do with beef, veggies, eggs and cheese then?


America the Beautiful where the sick and disabled don't get any candy while sending 300 billion dollars to Ukraine.


Really? You cannot imagine a person not being able to work for a living? I guess you've never really been very injured, sick or in a lot of pain.


Except, like I already said, the State would decrease your SNAP amount accordingly so working, you would be no better off.


That is not what I said Lisa, pay attention. I said if a person HAD the money to buy a candy bar by earning extra cash, he'd probably spend it on other things he needs far more, because they are that important, not because he wouldn't like a snack once in a while.

SNAP money can only be spent on food.

People forget about quality of life. Suddenly, people through some misfortune not of their making, should just give up all desire for quality of life and just be happy to live like a plant, yet, who WANTS to live without quality of life?

Oh boo-hoo. Quality of life isn’t impacted by having to go without a candy bar. It IS impacted by being hungry, and our generous country keeps that from happening by giving people free chicken, beef, milk, bread, veggies, fruit, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, eggs, cheese, etc.

You’re on the dole and want a candy bar? Your choice is to either do an odd job and buy it yourself, or go without and be appreciative for all the free food you ARE given.

 

[playtime]

(D)s hold firm. the (R)s own this.