President Trump: Making America Great Again...

[frank ryan]

I’ve got to imagine all these people losing jobs is going to kill Trump in the midterms. He already was likely to lose the house since that’s just what happens at midterms but I wonder if it’ll be a blue wave. This whole DOGE thing is getting outright ridiculously stupid.

The way he is operating doesn't give me confidence he and MAGA wouldn't interfere in elections.

[Maximus]

You mean this wasn't already the case? Good Trump.

I bought a Butterfinger the other day and it was three bucks. It wasn't that long ago that thing was fifty cents. Being able to purchase crap with food stamps isn't good. 7-11 loves it and their front windows are peppered with stickers that they accept SNAP. There's nothing in 7-11 that you should be able to purchase with SNAP. A. most of what they sell is garbage/junk food. B. Things like milk and butter are marked up to convenience store prices and buying them there isn't a good use of those funds. They should be hitting the Winco or Maceys.

I'd be fine with a food stamp grocery shopper buying a limited amount of candy for their kids. However, I've stood in line behind plenty of food stamp shoppers and their carts are usually full candy, junk food, and soda/beer. Those aren't the staples but we let them purchase those items as if they were.

Have you ever posted bad trump?

[myboynoah]

You mean this wasn't already the case? Good Trump.

I bought a Butterfinger the other day and it was three bucks. It wasn't that long ago that thing was fifty cents. Being able to purchase crap with food stamps isn't good. 7-11 loves it and their front windows are peppered with stickers that they accept SNAP. There's nothing in 7-11 that you should be able to purchase with SNAP. A. most of what they sell is garbage/junk food. B. Things like milk and butter are marked up to convenience store prices and buying them there isn't a good use of those funds. They should be hitting the Winco or Maceys.

I'd be fine with a food stamp grocery shopper buying a limited amount of candy for their kids. However, I've stood in line behind plenty of food stamp shoppers and their carts are usually full candy, junk food, and soda/beer. Those aren't the staples but we let them purchase those items as if they were.

I have no argument that people, poor or rich, should not fill their carts with candy, junk good, and soda/beer. My point is that trying to enforce and manage those restrictions will require a fairly large bureaucracy. So we trade park rangers and educational grant managers for people who are keeping other people from eating too many candy bars and french fries? Talk about the nanny state. People will push back hard on being told by "the government" what they can and can't eat.

[myboynoah]

Comments on that tweet are awesome. Lol, this person has it all figured out!

That's great! Food stamps should only be given for a three month period of time a 3 year period of time. It's a bridge, not a parking lot, unless they are seniors, veterans, and/or disabled. For families receiving WIC, no EBT at the same time.

When checking out, only the person whose name appears on the card need to provide an valid ID. Two step verification.

The only foods that should be approved is those in high nutritional value. Selected Milk, bread, cheese, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and 100 percent fruit juice. No junk food, no lobster or filet mignon.

EBT receiptants should also have attended classes on how to maximize their benefits along with nutritional recipes. Maybe start EBT stores or food pantry that only have approved items.

Also, they must under go drug testing every month.

For you that think this to harsh, please go work as a cashier in a grocery store for three months.

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[Shaka]

I have no argument that people, poor or rich, should not fill their carts with candy, junk good, and soda/beer. My point is that trying to enforce and manage those restrictions will require a fairly large bureaucracy. So we trade park rangers and educational grant managers for people who are keeping other people from eating too many candy bars and french fries? Talk about the nanny state. People will push back hard on being told by "the government" what they can and can't eat.

In the age of electronic payments I don't see the big deal. Steal some of Elon's boy wonder programmers and they could probably whip out a system in a couple of weeks.

[Shaka]

Have you ever posted bad trump?

It's a new thing I just started.

Right back at you though. Have you ever praised Trump. It seems like your default is bad Trump.

[myboynoah]

In the age of electronic payments I don't see the big deal. Steal some of Elon's boy wonder programmers and they could probably whip out a system in a couple of weeks.

I sincerely hope they try this.

[Northwestcoug]

As someone who relied on food stamps during the formative teenage years, I am begging everyone to let those kids live a little with the junk food. Back in my day the food allowed on assistance seemed very restricted. Either that or my Mom was being a health nut.

[frank ryan]

Have you ever posted bad trump?

It's like someone hasn't heard of a food desert.

[LVAllen]

You mean this wasn't already the case? Good Trump.

I bought a Butterfinger the other day and it was three bucks. It wasn't that long ago that thing was fifty cents. Being able to purchase crap with food stamps isn't good. 7-11 loves it and their front windows are peppered with stickers that they accept SNAP. There's nothing in 7-11 that you should be able to purchase with SNAP. A. most of what they sell is garbage/junk food. B. Things like milk and butter are marked up to convenience store prices and buying them there isn't a good use of those funds. They should be hitting the Winco or Maceys.

I'd be fine with a food stamp grocery shopper buying a limited amount of candy for their kids. However, I've stood in line behind plenty of food stamp shoppers and their carts are usually full candy, junk food, and soda/beer. Those aren't the staples but we let them purchase those items as if they were.

Food stamps can't be used to buy beer. Depending on the state, they may not even be used to buy a rotisserie chicken.

I'd be curious how you knew they were food stamp shoppers, since most benefits these days are provided through an EBT card. Looks like a debit card. It would take a real asshole to be looking close enough to tell the difference between an EBT card and a bank card.

[frank ryan]

Food stamps can't be used to buy beer. Depending on the state, they may not even be used to buy a rotisserie chicken.

I'd be curious how you knew they were food stamp shoppers, since most benefits these days are provided through an EBT card. Looks like a debit card. It would take a real asshole to be looking close enough to tell the difference between an EBT card and a bank card.

You can't buy a prepared food with EBT. 711 also has overpriced and gross apples and bananas in addition to other staples. People who qualify for foods stamps are allowed a certain amount. Are they going to also forbid steak or certain seafood because they are too much of luxury items?

[Shaka]

Food stamps can't be used to buy beer. Depending on the state, they may not even be used to buy a rotisserie chicken.

I'd be curious how you knew they were food stamp shoppers, since most benefits these days are provided through an EBT card. Looks like a debit card. It would take a real asshole to be looking close enough to tell the difference between an EBT card and a bank card.

I'm a real asshole.

Believe it or not I've dated a couple of women who were receivinng assisstance via SNAP cards. It's not rocket science to figure out that someone is using one. I also know you can't buy everything with them as I've watched the cashier reject items.

[Joe Public]

You can't buy a prepared food with EBT.

Google “CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program”

[frank ryan]

Google “CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program”

Must be a California thing.

[myboynoah]

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