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In reply to the discussion: Ohio to limit food stamps for some adults [View all]philosslayer
(3,076 posts)35. Yes we do...
But it doesn't mean we have to turn those judgements into public policy.
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Mm maybe because the programs are only supposed to be an aid to assist them in a time of need
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#20
Much like stating recipients of food stamps are merely making a "life-style choice" is simply a judg
LanternWaste
Sep 2013
#63
Way to go push for the dishonest cherry picker award there Lan, best of luck in your efforts.
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#66
Oh there could be plenty of jobs if government would scrape the entire trickle down
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#88
What the heck is wrong with you? Poverty is not a lifestyle choice. Shame, shame, shame.
marble falls
Sep 2013
#41
Might want to reread then what the discussion is about then before you sound like one
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#67
The suggested requirements for funding transportation would cost more than the food stamp reduction
JustanAngel
Sep 2013
#78
Nope, the right wing fever version would be calling to cut the entire assistance program
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#58
You see absolutely no correlation between our immense "Defense" spending and our very small
Bandit
Sep 2013
#72
Did I miss the part where the gov said he was bringing good paying jobs to Ohio?
Thinkingabout
Sep 2013
#7
“The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets.” John D. Rockefeller
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#33
It's The God Damned Rich Who Are The Welfare Queens. They Steal The Money.
TheMastersNemesis
Sep 2013
#9
Oh I agree that the rich are not the job creators they were supposed to be
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#21
And companies like Walmart pay such low wages which allows many to qualify for programs.
Thinkingabout
Sep 2013
#23
who will decide if every lone adult is 'able bodied' without mental health and physical exams?
Sunlei
Sep 2013
#26
Doing a similar thing in Kansas, but I think they are just kicking them off. n/t
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#38
Hey, something we agree on here. Cut the pentagon budget. Wont happen though I have
cstanleytech
Sep 2013
#59