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In reply to the discussion: Iowa GQP wants to restrict what people on SNAP can eat ..... [View all]questionseverything
(9,674 posts)81. In Illinois the only restriction is nothing can be prepared
So you can buy a raw chicken but not a pre cooked rotisserie chicken
You can buy a boxed cake mix and a can of frosting but not a pre made cake from the bakery
No cigs or booze of course
Surprisingly you can buy soda pop
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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