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In reply to the discussion: Iowa GQP wants to restrict what people on SNAP can eat ..... [View all]Torchlight
(3,608 posts)20. It's seeking to legislate Pres. reagan's urban myths in our society
Certainly not the only agenda, but I'd bet a week's pay that they're spitballing the idea of dusting off and running Welfare King ads after 40 years.
Over 41% of the people who receive food stamps are under the age of 18, and the next largest chunk are the elderly. And theyre not eating champagne and lobster for breakfast; theyre just struggling to get by and avoid utilities being turned off. A denial of staple foods won't assist them in any measurable way.
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A BIG FUCK YOU to local Iowa Meat and Dairy farmers. Canned Meats & Beans from out of state too.
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2023
#43
The only thing slightly positive is banning that Processed Cheese Food called American Cheese.
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2023
#44
who think if you just make poor people hungry and sick enough, they'll utilize their bootstraps."
Ray Bruns
Jan 2023
#10
So Asian people can't have rice and Hispanic people can't have refried beans?
Ocelot II
Jan 2023
#12
That's exactly right. But if you're poor, chances are you're working two or more crappy jobs
Ocelot II
Jan 2023
#65
Of course it won't go anywhere; it's just disgusting that they wanted to do it at all.
Ocelot II
Jan 2023
#31
Exactly. They are trying to resurrect the old '80s myth of the Welfare Queen -
Ocelot II
Jan 2023
#24
This also screws the farmer. Last I knew, Iowa is an agricultural State.
Midnight Writer
Jan 2023
#28
"and then there's just plain mean." Canned beans are an inappropriate luxury?
Hortensis
Jan 2023
#36