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[thetragichippy]

We are having conversations about making sure all these folks get their benefits

we are having conversations about cutting waste and fraud

Why are we not having conversations to get people off these programs?? 

That is a bunch of people that can't take care of themselves........

 

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43 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

We are having conversations about making sure all these folks get there benefits

we are having conversations about cutting waste and fraud

Why are we not having conversations to get people off these programs?? 

That is a bunch of people that can't take care of themselves........

 

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Republicans try to have those conversations on a regular basis, democrats do not.

To democrats, those folks that remain on the public dole represent votes and a means to keep them in power, plain and simple.

Crumbs for votes, sad.

Thankfully, Trump is attempting to pass this responsibility to the states, all while democrats are kicking and screaming against it.

[thetragichippy]

Where is your input @UT alum ?

[mat]

Neither party really wants things to change much. The side no one thinks about. This is $100 billion annually worth of tax payer funds being funneled into our economy and food industry. It’s not just about helping the people.  

[thetragichippy]

15 hours ago, mat said:

Neither party really wants things to change much. The side no one thinks about. This is $100 billion annually worth of tax payer funds being funneled into our economy and food industry. It’s not just about helping the people.  

It is really sad that so many grown people can't take care of themselves. I realize some people have disabilities that prevent them from working and they need help. However, we shouldn't pay people to stay at home and have babies and condition them to live off the government.  Those type programs should have strict limits. 

[Big girl]

4 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

It is really sad that so many grown people can't take care of themselves. I realize some people have disabilities that prevent them from working and they need help. However, we shouldn't pay people to stay at home and have babies and condition them to live off the government.  Those type programs should have strict limits. 

What about the working poor? If you lose your job how long will take before you need assistance 

[Reagan]

46 minutes ago, Big girl said:

What about the working poor? If you lose your job how long will take before you need assistance 

Here's an interesting thought:  Instead of waiting for a check in the mail, how about finding another job!

[Reagan]

He explains how some of the fraud is committed.  

@Big girl  @UT alum  @DCT  @Boyz N Da Hood

[Big girl]

20 hours ago, Reagan said:

Here's an interesting thought:  Instead of waiting for a check in the mail, how about finding another job!

I am asking you. If you lose your job, how long would it take for you to need assistance? 3 mos, 6 mos? It is easy to judge if you are not in that situation 

[thetragichippy]

6 hours ago, Big girl said:

I am asking you. If you lose your job, how long would it take for you to need assistance? 3 mos, 6 mos? It is easy to judge if you are not in that situation 

I quit a job on a Wednesday as a rent to own manager (Rent-A-Center), put my applications in to other retail management jobs, in the MEANTIME, I went to work as a laborer for Mid-Gulf construction for a little more than half my previous wages. If you don’t know what a laborer is, it’s the entry level position and you get the jobs no one else wants to do…..and you use a shovel A LOT…..I hated that job so much I vowed never to ever own a shovel…I was young

I tell that story because your first priority should be getting back to work, even if it a job you hate or feel it is beneath you.

And to answer your irrelevant question, back then about 1 month. Now, much longer, but at the same time, probably 1 month,….I wouldn’t want to dip Into my savings…..so I would get a job, to this day, even one I didn’t like.  

[Big girl]

1 hour ago, thetragichippy said:

I quit a job on a Wednesday as a rent to own manager (Rent-A-Center), put my applications in to other retail management jobs, in the MEANTIME, I went to work as a laborer for Mid-Gulf construction for a little more than half my previous wages. If you don’t know what a laborer is, it’s the entry level position and you get the jobs no one else wants to do…..and you use a shovel A LOT…..I hated that job so much I vowed never to ever own a shovel…I was young

I tell that story because your first priority should be getting back to work, even if it a job you hate or feel it is beneath you.

And to answer your irrelevant question, back then about 1 month. Now, much longer, but at the same time, probably 1 month,….I wouldn’t want to dip Into my savings…..so I would get a job, to this day, even one I didn’t like.  

What if you couldn't find a job? Just 1 month?

[Reagan]

‘CORRUPT SYSTEM’: Illegal immigrants’ use of SNAP benefits revealed!

@Big girl  @UT alum  @DCT  @Boyz N Da Hood       I thought ya'll said illegals didn't get any welfare?!

[thetragichippy]

14 hours ago, Big girl said:

What if you couldn't find a job? Just 1 month?

What if I couldn't find a job? - I can always find a job unless I'm hurt and can't work. That is what insurance and savings is for.  Fast food and convenience stores are ALWAYS hiring.  You apparently missed the point about "finding" a job.  My son made pretty good money at 15 knocking on doors to cut grass.....If you want to work, you can,

Yes, 1 month......you missed the now much longer.....

15 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

Now, much longer, but at the same time, probably 1 month,….I wouldn’t want to dip Into my savings

 In liquid savings I could go a year.......but why?  It takes a long time to save money and a short time to spend it.  Once it is gone, it's gone....no turning back.  Why spend money you intentionally saved when you could........get a job. 

If you ask anymore questions I have already answered, I'm not responding.

[Big girl]

13 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

What if I couldn't find a job? - I can always find a job unless I'm hurt and can't work. That is what insurance and savings is for.  Fast food and convenience stores are ALWAYS hiring.  You apparently missed the point about "finding" a job.  My son made pretty good money at 15 knocking on doors to cut grass.....If you want to work, you can,

Yes, 1 month......you missed the now much longer.....

 In liquid savings I could go a year.......but why?  It takes a long time to save money and a short time to spend it.  Once it is gone, it's gone....no turning back.  Why spend money you intentionally saved when you could........get a job. 

If you ask anymore questions I have already answered, I'm not responding.

What if you can't find one

[baddog]

30 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

What if I couldn't find a job? - I can always find a job unless I'm hurt and can't work. That is what insurance and savings is for.  Fast food and convenience stores are ALWAYS hiring.  You apparently missed the point about "finding" a job.  My son made pretty good money at 15 knocking on doors to cut grass.....If you want to work, you can,

Yes, 1 month......you missed the now much longer.....

 In liquid savings I could go a year.......but why?  It takes a long time to save money and a short time to spend it.  Once it is gone, it's gone....no turning back.  Why spend money you intentionally saved when you could........get a job. 

If you ask anymore questions I have already answered, I'm not responding.

I almost started a countdown. 14 minutes isn’t that long. Lol

[thetragichippy]

33 minutes ago, baddog said:

I almost started a countdown. 14 minutes isn’t that long. Lol

yea, she is being ridiculous, as I figured shewould 

[baddog]

There should be a $500 dollar limit per month on “food” benefits. The kids get two meals per day at school, so there would only be a need for one meal per day plus weekends. Some places even have summer feedings for kids. The benefits are meant to keep people from starvation, not enjoy snow crab legs. If there wasn’t so much abuse, these programs would work.

I personally believe it is a joke to think some of these people are employable. They have no job skills and they could possibly break a nail. Entitlement attitudes would surely be grounds for early dismissals.

[baddog]

Oops….her I.Q. is less than her rent.

 

 

[UT alum]

14 hours ago, Reagan said:

‘CORRUPT SYSTEM’: Illegal immigrants’ use of SNAP benefits revealed!

@Big girl  @UT alum  @DCT  @Boyz N Da Hood       I thought ya'll said illegals didn't get any welfare?!

I’ve consistently seen 42 million as the number.

it’s disgusting to hear an FDA official politicizing their position, calling out opposition by name. She offered 0, zero, zip, nada evidence to support her claim that 20% of recipients are tied to illegal information. Sheep following a blind shepherd.

[UT alum]

On 10/31/2025 at 2:28 PM, thetragichippy said:

Where is your input @UT alum ?

Cutting food benefits to the poor at Thanksgiving is a hell of a way to show grace. Trump was ordered to continue benefits, said maybe he’d do half. Scrooge was a pussycat in comparison.

[baddog]

16 minutes ago, UT alum said:

Cutting food benefits to the poor at Thanksgiving is a hell of a way to show grace. Trump was ordered to continue benefits, said maybe he’d do half. Scrooge was a pussycat in comparison.

Thank your local democrat. Had they passed the clean bill, this would not be an issue. Ordered???? This is not about Trump, but liberals always make it seem that way.

[thetragichippy]

32 minutes ago, UT alum said:

Cutting food benefits to the poor at Thanksgiving is a hell of a way to show grace. Trump was ordered to continue benefits, said maybe he’d do half. Scrooge was a pussycat in comparison.

He said he would...  If the Judge can order The US President to do something, couldn't that same Judge order Democrats to vote for the continuing resolution? 

However, I was asking your input on the fact that SO many people can't take care of themselves and what should be done.  IMP, it is not OK for so many people to need help living......