This is what happened when I drove my Mercedes to pick up food stamps. (economic, money)

[JD59]

Sara Bareilles played softly through the surround-sound speakers of my husband’s 2003 Mercedes Kompressor as I sat idling at a light. I’d never been to this church before, but I could see it from where I was, across from an old park, abandoned in the chilly September air. The clouds hung low as I pulled the sleek, pewter machine into the lot. But I wasn’t going to pray or attend services. I was picking up food stamps.

This is what happened when I drove my Mercedes to pick up food stamps - The Washington Post

[remoddahouse]

...and your point is?

[No_Recess]

Birth control is free. Private property ownership is mistake #2.

[JD59]

I only can get 10.00 worth of food stamps if want them but this young girl with children can get all they want in money.

[Old Gringo]

Thanks for posting that link.

I highly recommend that everyone read the article before posting rude comments based on the snippet in the OP.

[No_Recess]

Originally Posted by John1960

I only can get 10.00 worth of food stamps if want them but this young girl with children can get all they want in money.

The more enslaved the harder to break the system.

Do you take the $10?

[lycos679]

Originally Posted by John1960

I only can get 10.00 worth of food stamps if want them but this young girl with children can get all they want in money.

I suggest you read the essay.

[JD59]

Originally Posted by No_Recess

The more enslaved the harder to break the system.

Do you take the $10?

No I didn't. I know of other people in their 50's that have paid taxes all there life and can only get 10.00 in food stamps. If you young you get anything when comes to government hand out's.

[No_Recess]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

Thanks for posting that link.

I highly recommend that everyone read the article before posting rude comments based on the snippet in the OP.

I did.

It's the typical story of a middle-class person making poor choices and living beyond their means. Birth control is called "self-awareness". Buying private propery is the equivalent of a manmade prison.

Also, the part about having a Mercedes and then adding a Honda that wouldn't start was cute. If you need...absolutely need...a car you buy a new Honda or Toyota first. They are by far the most economically friendly vehicles out there. Her Honda had to be beat to hell.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by No_Recess

Birth control is free. Private property ownership is mistake #2.

Things were good when she got pregnant so why would she even thought that way?

I guess if things go south after my kid is 19 - Conservatives will still be telling me I shouldn't have had that kid.