 Willowwatch
Female, 30-39, Midwest US
 735 Posts
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Wednesday, March 07, 2012 4:37:15 PM
Halfpintroo,
You forgot the ones who always seem to have beer to go along with the cigarettes
If you can pay for beer and cigarettes you don't need my tax money for food |
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 HalfPintRoo
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
2082 Posts
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Sunday, March 04, 2012 9:12:40 PM
willowwatch- you are correct. If that was the situation then absolutely that is different.
It's the ones who talk on their iPhones and ALWAYS have a cigarette but have food stamps, state health care and ask for charity for Christmas because they can't afford presents for their kids. |
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Willowwatch
Female, 30-39, Midwest US
735 Posts
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Sunday, March 04, 2012 11:20:01 AM
here is a thing to consider, what if they had a good job, bought the i-whatsit and then got canned-laid off-what ever later? They are broke now but they still have that tech they bought and haven't quite gotten to the pawn it all stage yet- they can get assistance |
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 Zeegrr60
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
1525 Posts
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Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:40:00 AM
some people use computers at the library to apply for food stamps.Duh.It's just a store sight. I see some really snobby people. |
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 LazyMe484
Male, 18-29, Canada
10503 Posts
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Sunday, March 04, 2012 9:01:09 AM
You think it's ok to own expensive "ipoo" when you need government assistance??
If people on government assistance can feed themselves and afford iCrap, then government assistance is too high. |
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 5Cats
Male, 40-49, Canada
17442 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:10:44 PM
I would like to make an anti-semetic joke right now, but I probably shouldn't.
I'm glad you chose the path of wisdom @Ontario...
When I was in grade school, I remember the welfare kids having newer clothes then me...
True that @HalfPintRoo! When I worked in daycare in the poorest part of town, the welfare kids had new clothes that were dirty, and the working parent kids had old clothes that were clean.
Sad really... |
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HalfPintRoo
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
2082 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 8:15:42 PM
People people people...
really?
You think it's ok to own expensive "ipoo" when you need government assistance??
I'm not going to touch this... |
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 Xerasia
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
1340 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 6:31:43 PM
maybe you should put down the computer and go back to your old age home, @OldOllie. |
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 Ruffiana
Male, 30-39, Western US
508 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:13:37 PM
I don't get it. It's somehow impossible to own an iOS device and then find yourself in need of government assistance?
Kindle edition
Paperback
iTunes is just one more method of distribution. No big deal. |
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 OldOllie
Male, 50-59, Midwest US
8945 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 4:29:54 PM
The download app ought to alert the welfare office to come and confiscate your all your damned iCrap and sell it on eBay. |
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 bophus
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
282 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 4:25:02 PM
@bigfatdynamo
what do you mean trying to establish credit? you stated that you used a credit card to buy comforts and then pay for it then buy more. so do you have bad credit or no credit?
also, no one would judge you for buying things on a credit card as long as you werent also trying to buy things with food stamps at the same time, lol
i work in a town that has a lot of people who abuse the system. i saw one woman use her access card to buy 18, yes 18, dippin dots icecream packs. ive also seen it used to buy filet and lobster, name brand soda, tasteycakes, etc. in PA they can also get cash out of their food stamp account using their access card like an atm. ive seem them buy cigarettes and beer with that money
the reason that people are upset about the use and abuse of foodstamps is because of the reasons above. I dont buy dippin dots icecream because, i have other bills to pay for before i can afford luxuries, so why should i pay for theirs |
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bophus
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
282 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 4:11:46 PM
@jaeden, i thought i was the only one who read that lol.
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 bigfatdynamo
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
259 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 4:00:54 PM
I qualify for food stamps based on my income. I do not get them. I own two iPod touches (one for me, one for my wife). We use them as our phones (wifi coverage only). We use them for entertainment.
Owning a home is more important than an iPod, or a tv, or a gaming console. I cannot build equity into anything but a home. But because I have a few creature comforts, if I were to receive food stamps I would be one of those who was "abusing" the system. I would spend the money on a home if my credit rating were good enough to get a home loan at a reasonable rate. Instead, I use my credit card to buy items, pay on them and buy more so I can build my credit rating. But I am judged by the middle and upper class for those things I purchased to raise my credit rating! Ours is an economic system that gives to those who don't need it and judges those who try to establish the credit needed to become independent. Ridiculous. |
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 Ontario
Male, 18-29, Canada
231 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 2:09:36 PM
I would like to make an anti-semetic joke right now, but I probably shouldn't. |
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 Beardofzeus
Male, 18-29, Europe
538 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 1:51:00 PM
Why should people on low (or zero) income be expected to do without luxury items? This group have no social mobility, no holidays, often are poorly educated and feel marginalized, have less access to healthcare etc etc... do you really think that begrudging them some of the technology you take for granted will help matters? |
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Xerasia
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
1340 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 12:49:16 PM
sorry, @nikkypickles, but you're wrong. it's true that you can use these apps on $700 equipment, but you can also use them on a used kindle fire that costs around $75. moreover, many school systems are "renting" ipads and whatnot to students to use during the year. for free. |
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 Jaeden3289
Male, 18-29, Western US
13 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 11:46:17 AM
LOL California is NOT the largest state. |
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 madest
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
6411 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 11:00:30 AM
I've had government cheese. It is quite good. Comes in a giant Velveeta style box and is made in Wisconsin. |
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HalfPintRoo
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
2082 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:51:54 AM
I was thinking the something mooberry... iPad and iPhone compatible thank God because I could only get the iPad that doesn't come with wifi... I bet the welfare have better iPads then me too |
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 Mooberry
Female, 18-29, Australia
92 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:49:48 AM
*phew* good thing I can download it on the iPad I bought instead of food.... |
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merrdank
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
23 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:38:30 AM
anyone complaining about the truly poor having a better financial situation should read a book I highly recommend. It's called "how to get food stamps, welfare, and other benefits." You would be amazed at what you qualify for. so whoever posted, "people on food stamps eat better than i do" I strongly suggest looking into government assistance. There's no shame in it |
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 Squrlz4Sale
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
3542 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:01:14 AM
Annnnd Bankvole NAILS it.
Rodents, unite! =^.^= |
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HalfPintRoo
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
2082 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 8:55:05 AM
completely.
And, Madest, the welfare kids even had better cheese then me. The welfare cheese was a huge brick of white Land of Lakes cheese in a cardboard container (which made great baseball card or garbage pail kids cards containers- therefore giving them better boxes then me for baseball cards too!!) |
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madest
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
6411 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 7:32:31 AM
When I was in grade school, I remember the welfare kids having newer clothes then me, brand new shoes that I almost never got, new school supplies I never had and free school lunches.
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If that's true your parents were failures. |
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HalfPintRoo
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
2082 Posts
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Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:26:54 AM
I agree with the person who posted:
"people on food stamps eat better then I do"
Just like, the people with no income have better health insurance then I do.
They are, essentially, in a better finical situation then I am.
When I was in grade school, I remember the welfare kids having newer clothes then me, brand new shoes that I almost never got, new school supplies I never had and free school lunches.
I'm not putting down the need for these programs, but it needs to be redone. |
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