[virgind]

No that is what I meant didnt think anyone would get p***ed for asking a question. I was just wondering.

[fred53]

Originally Posted by virgind

I have been wondering how many people here take advantage or can take advantage of the food stamp program or SNAP as it is called today. I was thinking why not we worked our butts off for 50 years. Just curious.

and no one whose answered has wet their knickers....then your values are not those of most people who live by "do unto others". Just by asking you're saying that you're "entitled" and by conservative values(most here don't mind hard work or even working two jobs to make ends meet)that sucks.

I don't take what I don't need and because some of my tax monies have gone to feeding the less needy doesn't mean I should benefit from it.

[fred53]

Originally Posted by virgind

No that is what I meant didnt think anyone would get p***ed for asking a question. I was just wondering.

is you for getting called out. You asked that question because you were hoping to take advantage of a system not designed for your situation in life. I read only people questioning your motive(rightly so)and doing it in a calm manner.

You're BUSTED!

[tomwed]

You see where we live knickers are what Pane Stewart and Alfalfa used to wear. One was respected and the other, not so much. I meant no harm.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I think you mean knickers twisted as in "knickers in a twist". I know, too much BBC over the years.

Tom - quite correct. And avoid the "wet twist" under all circumstances.

[jblum315]

I think it's just wrong that needy people can buy formula with food stamps but not diapers or wipes. Next time you donate to a food pantry try to include some paper goods. They are needed

[outlaw]

Too many "poor" people with cell phones and hair appointments.

[Ron_Ski]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Too many "poor" people with cell phones and hair appointments.

I came across an interesting article the other day that stated: "...the typical person in the bottom 5 percent of the American income distribution is still richer than 68 percent of the world’s inhabitants."

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/20...the-have-nots/

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Ron_Ski

I came across an interesting article the other day that stated: "...the typical person in the bottom 5 percent of the American income distribution is still richer than 68 percent of the world’s inhabitants."

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/20...the-have-nots/

Maybe the US should require a "weigh in" before a person can get welfare benefits.

[Miles42]

This has stirred a hornets nest LOL. Makes one wonder if intentional.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Miles42

This has stirred a hornets nest LOL. Makes one wonder if intentional.

Noooooo. Nobody trolls on ToTV!!

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by virgind

i have been wondering how many people here take advantage or can take advantage of the food stamp program or snap as it is called today.

too many!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by virgind

I have been wondering how many people here take advantage or can take advantage of the food stamp program or SNAP as it is called today. I was thinking why not - we worked our butts off for 50 years. Just curious.

Why not? Because unless we are truly and honestly in need, most of us feel in our hearts that accepting government assistance is wrong.

[kathygeorge]

Hey just wondering, aren't you glad you asked the question?

[virgind]

Isn't social security government assistance.But anyway lighten up people chill out and all that.