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(74,533 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2015, 02:44 PM Jul 2015

Wisconsin passes bill banning poor from buying ketchup, pickles, potatoes and more [View all]

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Source: Source: Facebook.com/WisconsinStateJournal

Jul 3, 2015 7:25 AM
by TJ Armour (@TJArmour)

Source: Facebook.com/WisconsinStateJournal

In what looks like a disturbing trend among Republican lawmakers, Wisconsin has recently taken steps to ban poor people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing certain foods.

Last week, GOP officials introduced Assembly Bill 177 which will effectively prohibit those who use SNAP benefits from buying items on a long list of foods including ketchup, potatoes, and shellfish.........

Take a look at some of the other foods banned from those using SNAP benefits by Assembly Bill 177:

Baked Beans
French Fries/Hash Browns
Canned Peas
Taco Shells
Creamed Vegetables
Pickles
Almond, Rice, Goat, Soy Milk
Natural/Organic Foods
Anything in bulk

Read more: http://rollingout.com/health/wisconsin-passes-bill-banning-poor-buying-ketchup-pickles-potatoes/

I myself and family buys many foods in bulk--peas, beans, rice. ect--saves money. What the hell are Republicans doing--telling folks on food stamps not to buy these staples.

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Wisconsin passes bill banning poor from buying ketchup, pickles, potatoes and more [View all] riversedge Jul 2015 OP

Maybe we should restrict all who sponsored and voted on this bill from breathing. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #1

I'll help you. We can call it the "Improve Amerikkka with this tournequet' bill roguevalley Jul 2015 #72

Another Alec written bill that will be passed in other Koch states kimbutgar Jul 2015 #2

To quote Bernie Jacoby365 Jul 2015 #3

WTF? SoapBox Jul 2015 #4

Link to the actual bill in post #7. former9thward Jul 2015 #9

The Wisconsin WIC Approved Foods List: DhhD Jul 2015 #74

The WIC list comes from the federal government. former9thward Jul 2015 #94

what don't you understand heaven05 Jul 2015 #86

In other news, the internet has seen a spike in requests justhanginon Jul 2015 #5

justhanginon, you are my new hero roguevalley Jul 2015 #73

My heart goes out to the people of Wisconsin for being put at the mercy of these legislators Cleita Jul 2015 #6

I hear ya, but then I think they got voted in by someone...... a kennedy Jul 2015 #11

I believe you're thinking of this lady - TBF Jul 2015 #68

Hey TBF, good hearing from you..... a kennedy Jul 2015 #92

This is untrue. former9thward Jul 2015 #7

How many folks on food stamps does this affect? I would venture, not many. It is setup as a subtle still_one Jul 2015 #24

+1 KyleMcShades Jul 2015 #51

Wouldnt surprise me but the banned list is small and to be honest they are items which cstanleytech Jul 2015 #66

I agree, which I why I hope 2016 is able to throw some of these legislators out still_one Jul 2015 #79

"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown" . . . Journeyman Jul 2015 #34

I think the devil is in the details.... riversedge Jul 2015 #36

Not that I agree... But retailers would really not have to work Glassunion Jul 2015 #50

My local IgA doesn't have software or scanners, they use a cash register and cashier. peacebird Jul 2015 #91

From what I understand, this bill enlightenment Jul 2015 #44

Which means that 33% can be used for anything else. former9thward Jul 2015 #69

Thanks for the clarification.. mountain grammy Jul 2015 #71

WTH???? a kennedy Jul 2015 #8

Ok, so they're anti Big Ag now? mwooldri Jul 2015 #10

The original reason it was not a cash-based program from the beginning was an R idea to stop jwirr Jul 2015 #41

Unflucking believable OverBurn Jul 2015 #12

Your right yeoman6987 Jul 2015 #60

This is what concerns me about Wisconsin. Are the Democrats really favored in 2016 in Wisconsin? still_one Jul 2015 #13

Wow. And Republicans claim FLOTUS wants to control what you eat?? Beartracks Jul 2015 #14

They are evil Faux pas Jul 2015 #15

So what is it: Was the bill passed (headline) or merely introduced (body copy)? . . . Journeyman Jul 2015 #16

If you only get sixteen dollors in SNAP Wellstone ruled Jul 2015 #17

The OP is not accurate. femmedem Jul 2015 #18

and that is the point. I doubt very few folks under assistance take advantage of what they consider still_one Jul 2015 #29

Because the bill includes federal language by inclusion. Igel Jul 2015 #35

seems there is an amendment to the bill-WI industry wants WI products.... riversedge Jul 2015 #45

Banning tortillas? procon Jul 2015 #19

No, actually, not "banning tortillas." Igel Jul 2015 #48

I saw what you did there. nt. procon Jul 2015 #59

WIC is not SNAP. Live and Learn Jul 2015 #82

Baked beans? Crazy bastards. Crawl away in a cave and die. It would do the world good. C Moon Jul 2015 #20

miserable fuckwits. Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #21

In order for this to become enforcable law WS has to get a federal waiver, no state has ever gotten azurnoir Jul 2015 #22

The part that supersedes federal regulations in this bill are trivial. Igel Jul 2015 #49

Those were restrictions in the WIC program jberryhill Jul 2015 #57

Nope here from the USDA website what is allowable on SNAP azurnoir Jul 2015 #93

This is just mean. CrispyQ Jul 2015 #23

And why are the Feds allowing them to limit a federal program in this way? This needs to be jwirr Jul 2015 #25

Gezzuzz Guys! HassleCat Jul 2015 #26

Perhaps you should edit this OP since the bill doesn't ban these things. progressoid Jul 2015 #27

Beyond stupid as shit to ban bulk items IVoteDFL Jul 2015 #28

Not true. But don't let that stop anyone from hyperventilating. RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #30

LOL. Even an editorial about a facebook post rates as LBN on DU. PSPS Jul 2015 #31

Absolutely amazing how many replied without... TreasonousBastard Jul 2015 #32

Pretty detailed lists Historic NY Jul 2015 #33

Yes, but they're not Wisconsin's lists. Igel Jul 2015 #37

Do you think we can start a food bank for Wisconsin's poor? Jack Rabbit Jul 2015 #38

The point is to cater to the mouth-drooler tea-party Base that still believes the WelfareQueen meme. Volaris Jul 2015 #47

I figured as much Jack Rabbit Jul 2015 #63

Can the family get a waiver if the kids put in extra tesserae into the reaping ball? Liberal Veteran Jul 2015 #39

Understanding before outrage. Igel Jul 2015 #40

Rice???? Iliyah Jul 2015 #42

They are so sick.... Lobo27 Jul 2015 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #43

Stooopidity DustyJoe Jul 2015 #46

If you harass the poor enough, they will become rich. --Republican proverb. immoderate Jul 2015 #53

Only junk food can be bought? wtf roody Jul 2015 #54

i notice they banned most non dairy milks restorefreedom Jul 2015 #55

How about a new bill called, "F&ck everybody, don't eat"?! shenmue Jul 2015 #56

Wow. It makes you want to cry. Laser102 Jul 2015 #58

Isn't SNAP different from "food stamps"? Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #61

And just what is a child that is allergic to cow's milk supposed to drink? appleannie1 Jul 2015 #62

debunked several times demwing Jul 2015 #75

how about cheese? olddad56 Jul 2015 #64

Potatoes? Really? Isn't that like basic food for the poor? CanonRay Jul 2015 #65

They just can't help them selves! abakan Jul 2015 #67

This is particularly troubling to me. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #70

debunked several times demwing Jul 2015 #76

The FEDS better step in and smack this crap down ... NotHardly Jul 2015 #77

Asshats. What a disgustingly senseless and discriminatory law. Live and Learn Jul 2015 #78

It's time for you people in Wisconsin to do something to make this is national issue world wide wally Jul 2015 #80

Bulk????? get the red out Jul 2015 #81

People really need to stop voting for these assholes. truebrit71 Jul 2015 #83

as long as these heaven05 Jul 2015 #84

So much for 'freedom' blackspade Jul 2015 #85

Republicans are the scum of the Earth The Wizard Jul 2015 #87

This, my friends, is what evil looks like. Scalded Nun Jul 2015 #88

That's insane. The headline is click-bait suckage, though--makes one think the measure is law. MADem Jul 2015 #89

This is ridiculous... Utterly ridiculous. Not to mention unworkable. Can you imagine the grocery? peacebird Jul 2015 #90

Anything in BULK? Warpy Jul 2015 #95

Just when you think Republicans can't possibly get any more despicable... gregcrawford Jul 2015 #96

Locking... DonViejo Jul 2015 #97