Food stamp recipients complaining that they're not receiving enough. (suspected, illegals, how much)
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I hope this puts to rest many of the posters in this thread who keep perpetrating these myths about the one government program that actually is a win/win for all concerned. Farmers, food outlets and recipients
Undocumented immigrants do get food stamps through their American born children. Why do you think they're swimming through rivers of sewage to cross the border?
I hope this puts to rest many of the posters in this thread who keep perpetrating these myths about the one government program that actually is a win/win for all concerned. Farmers, food outlets and recipients
But the US-born children of undocumented immigrants do receive SNAP benefits.
But the US-born children of undocumented immigrants do receive SNAP benefits.
That's because they are US citizens. They can't claim their undocumented parents as dependents and receive food stamps for them. Only the citizen is eligible.
US citizens are supposed to be eligible for SNAP if they meet all the requirements. What does any of that have to do with their undocumented parents?
That's because they are US citizens. They can't claim their undocumented parents as dependents and receive food stamps for them. Only the citizen is eligible.
US citizens are supposed to be eligible for SNAP if they meet all the requirements. What does any of that have to do with their undocumented parents?
So you think whatever money the children receive in food stamps doesn't go to feed the parents as well? The undocumented parent is ineligible for food stamps, but they still benefit indirectly through their children.
So you think whatever money the children receive in food stamps doesn't go to feed the parents as well? The undocumented parent is ineligible for food stamps, but they still benefit indirectly through their children.
BFD
You mean to say the kids actually let their parents have some of their food? My God! The horror! The abuse is staggering!!!!
Why not come up with food police that sit in on the meals and make sure not a grain of rice is eaten by the parents of these children. Only cost a couple hundred billion a year and to a conservative republican it would be money well spent. Jail the parents for illegal consumption and put the kid in a foster home.
Yeah, that's the ticket.
We are complaining about BOTH Welfare and Corporate. You just want to ignore it so you can use Corporate to excuse Welfare. Obama is pandering to both.
I've really only seen one comment in this thread complaining about corporate welfare many of the posters including the op are complaining about yet again "WELFARE QUEENS"
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Originally Posted by GoFigureMeOut
So you think whatever money the children receive in food stamps doesn't go to feed the parents as well? The undocumented parent is ineligible for food stamps, but they still benefit indirectly through their children.
Considering they are kids do you think they would be able to drive to the store and pick out food on their own ??? Are you expecting the kids to go to the store and buy food than come home and cook it ???
1) Fairness: People are getting taxed to provide a benefit to people who then use it to buy nicer things than some of the people getting taxed budget/allow for themselves.
2) Waste: The point of SNAP (from the center and right POV) is to keep Americans fed who otherwise wouldn't have enough to eat. If beneficiaries have enough to buy luxury items with the money then clearly we're spending more than is needed to achieve that goal.
I and I think most other people on the right are perfectly okay with you and people like you who over their lives are net contributors and need a temporary safety net. That said, I really doubt that most of the money spent is going towards people like yourself rather than chronic users and people who never paid in adequately -- if you have data saying otherwise please share.
Wow so basicly your saying about 27 million people(about the amount of citizens on SNAP) in this country haven't worked ever or paid taxes?
Things to Know About Food Stamp scheme:
At the heart of it good stamps are stealing from peter to feed Paul (minus uncle sams skim).
The scheme is pepetuated by poilitians seeking votes and an ever dependent population.
People would not die in the street if such schemes were ended, as private food banks would quickly fill the need.
Farming is one of the most heavily taxpayer funded industries in America.
1) Fairness: People are getting taxed to provide a benefit to people who then use it to buy nicer things than some of the people getting taxed budget/allow for themselves.
2) Waste: The point of SNAP (from the center and right POV) is to keep Americans fed who otherwise wouldn't have enough to eat. If beneficiaries have enough to buy luxury items with the money then clearly we're spending more than is needed to achieve that goal.
Answers 1) First it a safety net for you too when you qualify or need it, further, Uhmmm your missing the point. People using SNAP have also paid into SNAP. Gee most work far harder then an CEO but he gets to get paid to play golf and has an expensive account, while we pay taxes to give the corporation a tax break that goes into his and his share holders pockets. I think this is a far worse injustice or unfair? Don't you?
2) In my state a single person gets $180 in SNAP, thats hardly a ton of money for 30 days and three small meals a day
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