Food Stamps Are Out of Control. - Page 83 - Politics and Economics

CaliBobby · 07-01-2012, 10:54 PM

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The Democratic-led Senate defeated 56-43 a proposal by Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., that would have restored strict asset tests for food stamp eligibility. Households with gross incomes less than 130 percent of the poverty level and liquid assets below $2,000, or $3,250 for households with elderly or disabled people, qualify for food stamps. But Sessions says the asset test is widely ignored by states that allow the asset limit to be exceeded if a person receives other welfare benefits. He said his amendment would have saved taxpayers $11 billion over 10 years.

Those are some big savings. Food stamp spending is irrelevant.

The Bush tax cuts on the wealthy are only slightly less irrelevant.

The big fish is defense spending. Of course, you have Obama with 2 houses and he does nothing there.... but Barry keep talking about the 1%'ers doing their fair share of reducing the deficit by 5%.

Could Obama be any better at politics?

suzzer99 · 07-01-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bobman0330

Isn't it just barely possible that this is just naked self-interest? You're worried about the rich getting ahead. You're worried about the poor getting ahead. But the middle-class folks like you, why they need to have attention and money lavished on them like a hothouse flower.

It's certainly convenient.

Maybe so. But I haven't heard too many non-crackpot economists claim a shrinking middle class or rising inequality is good for the economy or country as a whole. In case you haven't been paying attention, we're reaching 3rd-world levels of income inequality in this country.

I work hard, I add a lot of value to my company, and I make good money. I also pump most of my disposable income back into the economy. I don't invest in China and I don't take govt handouts. I'm the economy's wet dream.

suzzer99 · 07-01-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliBobby

Those are some big savings. Food stamp spending is irrelevant.

The Bush tax cuts on the wealthy are only slightly less irrelevant.

The big fish is defense spending. Of course, you have Obama with 2 houses and he does nothing there.... but Barry keep talking about the 1%'ers doing their fair share of reducing the deficit by 5%.

Could Obama be any better at politics?

Zomg Obama didn't fix the country in the 7 months he had a filibuster-proof majority. All he did was pass the most landmark social services bill since the 60s. Pussy.

CaliBobby · 07-01-2012, 11:28 PM

The republicans have mentioned the individual mandate before and the guy they are running for president passed Obamacare in his home state. Putting an end to the military industrial complex >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> obamacare

obamacare appears super huge because the republicans decided to blow it up that way for political theater.

Inso0 · 07-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Not enough greater-than symbols in the last post.

I think it's a gimmick account though. "Bobby" from California who uses the words "military industrial complex" in what we're supposed to believe is a serious post?

Level, for sure.

neg3sd · 07-02-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by owesley

Woah, f that, there are no starving Americans, there are legit starving in Africa, Asia... Why should I be paying for food stamps for rich "poor" Americans??

http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/L...n/timeline.pdf

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1935: Food Surplus Commodities Corporation (FSCC), previously known as the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation, was formed to dispense commodities by focusing on encouraging domestic consumption of surpluses rather than on unemployment. Funding through Section 32 of P.L. 74-320 (Agricultural Adjustment Act) established for agricultural exports, domestic consumption of agricultural commodities, and reestablishment of farmers' purchasing power.

[Phill] · 07-02-2012, 03:24 PM

I didnt see that post that was quoted. It is really silly to claim there is no need for food stamps because there are no starving Americans in a thread where people are complaining about 1 in 7 Americans who are below the poverty line receiving food stamps.

Its like saying there is no need for anyone to build cars because look around at all the cars that exist.

zikzak · 07-02-2012, 03:40 PM

Presumably these are people who wait until their engine seizes before they change their oil. "Screw what the manual says! Why should I go to Jiffy Lube when my car is running so well? The check oil light isn't even on ffs!"

neg3sd · 07-02-2012, 04:03 PM

The food stamp program wasn't created by a lobby for the poor. It was created to help farmers.

Low Key · 07-02-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by neg3sd

The food stamp program wasn't created by a lobby for the poor. It was created to help farmers.

What in this country wasn't? (including declaration of independence, constitution, etc)

JayTeeMe · 07-02-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by [Phill]

I didnt see that post that was quoted. It is really silly to claim there is no need for food stamps because there are no starving Americans in a thread where people are complaining about 1 in 7 Americans who are below the poverty line receiving food stamps.

Its like saying there is no need for anyone to build cars because look around at all the cars that exist.

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Originally Posted by zikzak

Presumably these are people who wait until their engine seizes before they change their oil. "Screw what the manual says! Why should I go to Jiffy Lube when my car is running so well? The check oil light isn't even on ffs!"

These posts are terrible.