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170. Breakfast of champions

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Facebook meme: 'If you can afford beer...you don't need food stamps or welfare' [View all] alp227 Sep 2012 OP

Friend ??? n/t jaysunb Sep 2012 #1

I bet I know your FB friend's DU name. LeftyMom Sep 2012 #2

Oh yeah I've seen even DUers state this POV. alp227 Sep 2012 #4

May they all achieve the state they are projecting here. (nt) enough Sep 2012 #3

Seriously, how can you argue with it? MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #5

I second this. GaYellowDawg Sep 2012 #9

Agreed... Mmm_Bacon Sep 2012 #39

You can't buy cigarettes or booze with your food stamp card nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #70

very nice job of missing the point... n/t ProdigalJunkMail Sep 2012 #115

you can easily get around that .... Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #175

No bacon for you then because bacon is unhealthy.... unhealthier then beer Ellipsis Sep 2012 #87

It's ok... Mmm_Bacon Sep 2012 #121

Why not both? Ellipsis Sep 2012 #163

Breakfast of champions Mmm_Bacon Sep 2012 #170

Delicious... Number_9 Sep 2012 #201

Well If they can't have beer mercuryblues Sep 2012 #138

If you're poor, you don't deserve even a moment of pleasure. Curtland1015 Sep 2012 #11

I hate that kind of thinking (I know you do too) tjdee Sep 2012 #20

I agree with the other posters above, except an occasional beer is okay. But manicures... Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #34

Thing is, people assume poor people are alcoholics who spent their welfare money on iPhones. tjdee Sep 2012 #73

As a practical matter, I don't think it's possible to police what people spend their own $ on. Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #78

But you'd be thinking you'd get another job right? tjdee Sep 2012 #161

Yes, I would live like a bum, in case I didn't find new employment. Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #169

It is very possible to police how much "of their own money" they get in public assistance. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #164

I don't assume that just because a woman has avebury Sep 2012 #144

It is cruel - especially when there are no jobs. Why do people want to punish them? reformist2 Sep 2012 #76

that is how I read it Skittles Sep 2012 #114

It isn't that. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #162

I'd get more pleasure out of having more food and things for my child.. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #177

Obviously, you don't get it. I'm not poor, but i have priorities for how I spend my money. MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #189

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Sep 2012 #230

so poor people can't have a few luxuries every now and then? Terra Alta Sep 2012 #15

Manicures and tattoos? Hmmmmm. I give myself my own manicures...they're too expensive Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #36

If they want a tattoo or a manicure Terra Alta Sep 2012 #53

I wouldn't like it, because I'm paying for their food, and I think manicures are a stupid way to Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #79

it upsets me much more that the Rmoneys of the world fuck us over by stealing billions Whisp Sep 2012 #155

I work and pay taxes too Terra Alta Sep 2012 #165

Tattoo artists and mannicurists BarackTheVote Sep 2012 #174

and poor people are supposed to look bad DBoon Sep 2012 #81

I do most of those things you seem to think are hardships. Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #137

beer, tattoos, and even manicures are not every day purchases for most forthemiddle Sep 2012 #166

If they're getting money from me, damn right I'm going to judge them. MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #190

wow, what a compassionate post. Terra Alta Sep 2012 #204

Yuck Marrah_G Sep 2012 #224

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Sep 2012 #232

God forbid somebody with a difficult life do something for themselves, ever. LeftyMom Sep 2012 #17

I relax doing free things Missycim Sep 2012 #126

That's nice, do you want a cookie? LeftyMom Sep 2012 #159

If you go to the dark side Missycim Sep 2012 #168

They are called FOOD STAMPS. Not booze stamps, not cigarette stamps, not tatoo or manicure stamps. MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #191

Food stamps can't be used to buy booze, or cigarettes, or anything else Terra Alta Sep 2012 #203

That's why THEY CAN'T BUY ANY OF THOSE THINGS. LeftyMom Sep 2012 #219

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Sep 2012 #234

How about this? Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #22

I agree on the cigarettes (as a former smoker). But they will probably cut down to the minimum... Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #37

+1 Habibi Sep 2012 #54

It's incredibly simplistic gollygee Sep 2012 #23

They have to get manicures to match their fur coats and the limosines eShirl Sep 2012 #49

One can give oneself a manicure for next to nothing. GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #51

"addictions didn't work the way they do" hfojvt Sep 2012 #99

Ah come on, it is all relative. Drahthaardogs Sep 2012 #24

I was also one of six. SheilaT Sep 2012 #29

I agree 'bout the beer. Kick back, forget your troubles, and have a couple of beers with the guys.nt Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #38

Seriously, how can you give a shit? Brickbat Sep 2012 #27

E.X.A.C.T.L.Y ! TPTB love pitting the populace against itself because snappyturtle Sep 2012 #59

Exactly. Best post in the thread. One can trust that the proletariat will turn on each other anneboleyn Sep 2012 #227

Years ago, when I was a single mom, I was on Welfare Chemisse Sep 2012 #30

I remember reading about a lawmaker who lived with his family on minimum wage, as a "test" Skittles Sep 2012 #112

You're not a liberal Hutzpa Sep 2012 #33

I think you need to look up the definition of the word. You are out of touch. Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #43

Since when did we start monitoring what others do with their money? Hutzpa Sep 2012 #44

Out of curiosity... Mmm_Bacon Sep 2012 #122

Since you know I'm not Hutzpa Sep 2012 #200

Look, I'll worry chloes1 Sep 2012 #50

BINGO. Care Acutely Sep 2012 #68

don't lecture people on what it means to be a liberal. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #180

Bullfuckingshit MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #192

Exactly my point Hutzpa Sep 2012 #205

well, as to your point WooWooWoo Sep 2012 #46

How do you know they didn't give themselves that manicure? GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #145

i don't think that was the point WooWooWoo Sep 2012 #197

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Sep 2012 #60

absolutely! i agree, anyone on welfare should be locked up and force-fed nutritious food only! unblock Sep 2012 #66

Hell I got an email from a friend that said Mojorabbit Sep 2012 #94

I can fucking argue with it quite a bit... cynatnite Sep 2012 #75

Thank you. jaded_old_cynic Sep 2012 #217

Well said! smokey nj Sep 2012 #221

+1 Marrah_G Sep 2012 #222

+1,000,000,000. Brilliantly put! Exactly. anneboleyn Sep 2012 #229

Beer is food -- soda on the other hand not so much Ellipsis Sep 2012 #83

You cannot buy cigarettes or alcohol with food stamps. juajen Sep 2012 #120

Soda is... candy is, as well as junk food and coffee. Ellipsis Sep 2012 #158

I can. Even the poorest among us need recreation. backscatter712 Sep 2012 #90

Yes Mr. Reagan. Those welfare queens in their Cadillacs are sure awful. (nt) jeff47 Sep 2012 #95

I volunteer delivering meals and gifts to welfare families during the holidays. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #181

So your issue is you have no idea what things cost then? jeff47 Sep 2012 #225

Cigarettes are no luxury, they are a highly addictive drug. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #100

I just want to educate you about something. Scootaloo Sep 2012 #102

So where does that kind of thinking end? fasttense Sep 2012 #103

Well, what a smug little attitude. Zoeisright Sep 2012 #108

Social benefits are based off income, not extra spending cash. ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #109

i think it refers to the cuts of meat. barbtries Sep 2012 #186

Apparently. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #238

I border on socialism... a la izquierda Sep 2012 #118

I am a socialist rbrnmw Sep 2012 #129

So how exactly do you propose enforcing your welfare police state? Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #130

Lifelong Democrat and agree with you. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #176

liberal as they come, i don't think so. barbtries Sep 2012 #185

They left out cell phone Politicalboi Sep 2012 #6

How dare a person on food stamps take measures to be able to communicate like a civilized person. backscatter712 Sep 2012 #91

That's because a cell phone is now cheaper than a landline. jeff47 Sep 2012 #96

If your friend thinks those things represent a life of luxury... CJCRANE Sep 2012 #7

Why draw the line there, then? Let's just buy poor people EVERYTHING they want! MotherPetrie Sep 2012 #193

We let bankers buy everything they want with our taxpayers' money CJCRANE Sep 2012 #198

I would agree with most of it, but point out that BlueStreak Sep 2012 #8

Gawd how do these morons live without brains?? rbrnmw Sep 2012 #10

and if you can afford a yacht, you don't need my taxes 2pooped2pop Sep 2012 #12

if you can afford a fire extinguisher you dont need fire departments....wait, there's more! msongs Sep 2012 #13

How much did taxpayers pay to bailout the banks? CJCRANE Sep 2012 #14

food stamps can't be used to buy beer or cigarettes Terra Alta Sep 2012 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author cliffordu Sep 2012 #18

I find this crap to be the most unsettling Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #19

And you raise a lot of problems. Igel Sep 2012 #26

"But their mother could have a nice hairdo." Habibi Sep 2012 #58

NO kidding. That is such bs. laundry_queen Sep 2012 #206

I'm sorry Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #65

So you don't know what you're talking about, but we should take your anecdote as proof? jeff47 Sep 2012 #98

This is the exact problem with making assumptions gollygee Sep 2012 #173

+1 laundry_queen Sep 2012 #207

the people who have posted this on my FB feed, are all Bluerthanblue Sep 2012 #21

Who is this imaginary person they're all yelling at? rucky Sep 2012 #25

I think he made an appearance at the RNC the other night... Brickbat Sep 2012 #28

The poor are not allowed to have any pleasure at all. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #31

Yes. And if they are elderly/disabled and poor, and on assistance, Habibi Sep 2012 #61

I myself am sometimes guilty of looking at women SheilaT Sep 2012 #32

Wonder why they care so much treestar Sep 2012 #35

**THAT** is a great response, LaydeeBug Sep 2012 #67

And yet, LuvLoogie Sep 2012 #40

Highly hilarious when "temporarily embarrassed millionaires" are jealous of people who have nothing. HughBeaumont Sep 2012 #41

As a nation, we give money to the rich and well-to-do (that they don't deserve). They buy... BlueJazz Sep 2012 #42

That's pretty much my response as well. eqfan592 Sep 2012 #52

spacer NYC_SKP Sep 2012 #45

IF YOU CAN AFFORD VACATION HOMES AND THREE PLUS CARS, YOU DON'T NEED TAX BREAKS. NYC_SKP Sep 2012 #47

damn right DBoon Sep 2012 #82

Respond ... "I wish many of the rural whites folks I know would take your advice." JoePhilly Sep 2012 #48

As Americans we should all strive to make poverty... Speck Tater Sep 2012 #55

well why would they ever want to leave it if they aren't properly suffering. ejpoeta Sep 2012 #220

Did they forget Cadillacs? NOLALady Sep 2012 #56

They now drive BMWs and Mercedes. GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #62

If you can afford a dressage horse, you don't need tax shelters in Switzerland & the Cayman Islands klook Sep 2012 #57

AMEN! anneboleyn Sep 2012 #235

Beer is the signature beverage of human civilization jberryhill Sep 2012 #63

Does that meme only apply to poor welfare recipients or does it apply to corporate welfare as well? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #64

here's the point of view in a nutshell: not a penny more than what you need to minimally survive. unblock Sep 2012 #69

I like the way the Dead Kennedies put it DBoon Sep 2012 #85

thanks! i was scratching my head for a reference like that! unblock Sep 2012 #124

thank you for stating this as clearly as you have zuzu98 Sep 2012 #237

This prompted me to make a video, which I never do ... Akoto Sep 2012 #71

thank you for posting this. barbtries Sep 2012 #194

Food aid... even if the recipients buy beer... Bigmack Sep 2012 #72

While I might balk at seeing someone spend on ALL those things while kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #74

Oh for fuck's sake Smilo Sep 2012 #77

+ infinity etherealtruth Sep 2012 #156

Yes! I am so tired of the appalling demonization of the poor. It is sickening, and it is irrelevant. anneboleyn Sep 2012 #231

and, hey, if you can minimally survive after taxes, you can afford a top 90% marginal tax rate. unblock Sep 2012 #80

This boils down to "People on welfare do things I don't like. Therefore welfare should be abolished DBoon Sep 2012 #84

Actually it more boils down to "I've got mine so fuck you!!!" Initech Sep 2012 #86

Stop it! chknltl Sep 2012 #88

Recreation is a psychological need. backscatter712 Sep 2012 #89

exactly. so why are we paying corporate welfare then? NuttyFluffers Sep 2012 #92

When the Pentagon stops flushing money down the toilet bluestateguy Sep 2012 #93

They know little it appears about what one gets from assistance Dragonfli Sep 2012 #97

Anyone else notice the font? KansDem Sep 2012 #101

Damn right people on very low incomes should still have fun in their lives. Systematic Chaos Sep 2012 #104

Wow, congratulations on your weight loss so far forthemiddle Sep 2012 #199

Or a 15% unearned-income tax rate n/t krispos42 Sep 2012 #105

Straw man argument... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #106

Thank you etherealtruth Sep 2012 #209

I usually use the personal ethical standard to evaluate questions like this. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #107

Maybe food stamps should be done differently. Instead of giving a dollar amount, give them dkf Sep 2012 #110

Bad week in Tampa, eh? RandiFan1290 Sep 2012 #116

People complain that healthy food is too expensive. dkf Sep 2012 #142

How arrogantly offensive rbrnmw Sep 2012 #117

Better to help supply people with foods that are bad for them? dkf Sep 2012 #143

Makes sense... Mmm_Bacon Sep 2012 #123

I have an even better idea. DLevine Sep 2012 #127

Part of it is a country that eats very unhealthily incurring outsized health care costs. dkf Sep 2012 #141

And then let's hope they don't work too many hours so they have time gollygee Sep 2012 #154

or they don't have the proper storage facilities for unprocessed food laundry_queen Sep 2012 #211

I haven't checked the person's feed lately davidpdx Sep 2012 #111

demonization of the poor Skittles Sep 2012 #113

I would counter quaker bill Sep 2012 #119

How long does it take you to earn enough money to pay for a gallon of milk? ProSense Sep 2012 #125

skipping the beer isn't going to make the difference between self-sufficiency and welfare ibegurpard Sep 2012 #195

Whenever I see someone claim.. sendero Sep 2012 #128

Funny Thing Livluvgrow Sep 2012 #131

A rational response to a Teabagger? 99Forever Sep 2012 #132

Those are all really bad purchase decisions for someone who is impoverished to make Taitertots Sep 2012 #133

Used to see it all the time at the store I worked at madville Sep 2012 #134

My response to my nephew's wife when she pulled this Courtesy Flush Sep 2012 #135

My son-in-law was raised in extreme poverty. His mother and her two SDjack Sep 2012 #136

Thank you for posting this etherealtruth Sep 2012 #147

What kind of welfare are we talking about, personal or corporate? reflection Sep 2012 #139

Ask this Facebook idiot what s/he thinks about bankers who get corporate welfare. Zalatix Sep 2012 #140

Sounds logical to me - lynne Sep 2012 #146

you can't argue with slogans Enrique Sep 2012 #148

Never mind that the instance of drug use among welfare users is LOWER.... GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #149

I unfriended someone because of this. ceile Sep 2012 #150

"They" always come out in these threads etherealtruth Sep 2012 #153

So with the $ 5 the person has for a 6er, AllyCat Sep 2012 #151

I work hard etherealtruth Sep 2012 #152

You can start off by showing them a short list of real "welfare queens" tjwash Sep 2012 #157

You can play dueling images with them as well: tjwash Sep 2012 #160

Good one! nt laundry_queen Sep 2012 #213

What we need is a generous welfare system that competes directly with crap jobs. hunter Sep 2012 #167

You could say... Hugin Sep 2012 #171

Someone I know, who worked with folks on assistance Mopar151 Sep 2012 #172

I have to say I know some people will use food cards Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #178

My sister is on food stamps and has a designer purse and an iPhone. proud2BlibKansan Sep 2012 #179

This entire thread eilen Sep 2012 #182

Better than Capone? alp227 Sep 2012 #214

it's just so mean. barbtries Sep 2012 #183

Awesome, we haven't had a "the poor should be obligatory ascetics" thread in awhile. (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2012 #184

My response MFrohike Sep 2012 #187

I always find it ironic... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #188

That gave me an idea laundry_queen Sep 2012 #218

I wonder who is funding this? suffragette Sep 2012 #196

Mitt Romney can be president Herlong Sep 2012 #202

Wrong! Glitterati Sep 2012 #208

Get angry enough. Herlong Sep 2012 #210

What makes me crazy Glitterati Sep 2012 #212

Bigger the tent Herlong Sep 2012 #215

I went to that site and posted this CatWoman Sep 2012 #216

There are some nasty responses in this thread Marrah_G Sep 2012 #223

Please! Bobcat Sep 2012 #226

Republicans are the party of the rich and the strong and fit riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #228

How sad and small a person does one have to be to begrudge someone who qualifies for foodstamps AzDar Sep 2012 #233

My response, anyone who has Swiss & Cayman bank accounts, 3+ mansions, car elevators, dancing horses Raine Sep 2012 #236