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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:00 PM Original message |
Nearly 50% of US kids on food stamps at some point during childhood |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. I didn't get food stamps, but I did get government cheese and peanut butter back in the 80s. |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. And every child who was ever fed was an investment in our country's future |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Agree absolutely. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. I'm very glad to hear you say that. HOWEVER, this is a signal that something is very wrong! |
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virgogal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. Why would the use of food stamps be a risk for malnutrition---isn't |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. It's funny though...in a class I took last year, we were talking about food stamps |
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virgogal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:15 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. No one worked harder than my friend and her husband but they never |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:18 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I think that's the case for most people. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. Yes, that is America in the 21st century. The superiority trip... |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. Repubs have made sure food stamp program merely or barely provides basics |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:11 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. The average monthly food-stamp benefit currently |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
17. Why? If you actually look at what is alloted, and their "sample menus" you will find the answer to |
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luvspeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
8. and everybody that needed it was happy to get it... |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:26 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. I doubt the 50% number divides by party lines |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
9. I love that my tax dollars go toward food stamps, disability and WIC |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 07:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Good for you! It speaks highly of your character and generosity |
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Orwellian_Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
13. Staggering |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-06-09 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
16. Given the way wages don't keep with inflation, I guarantee you it will surpass 60% at some point. |
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