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freshwest

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223. He owns his car and house, those are assets. He can't get food stamps without agreeing to pay back.
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 12:53 PM
Jul 2012

AFAIK, having never qualified but seen the forms they have. They demand bank account numbers and assets to be declared and when the income goes up again they must pay the state back.

Or if they never work again but need help, when they die, the state will take the assets. At least that's the way it used to be for people that ended up in nursing homes on Medicaid, and to be eligible for one you would be eligible for the other, I'm thinking.

Also, if he is able bodied he will have to show he is looking for work, or if he claims he is sick, he has to prove it, and then prove he is getting treatment to get better and return to work. Being poor is not a carefree vacation, nor is being on disability, etc..

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And ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #1
Couldn't a said it better myself! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2012 #2
well said!!!! k&r spanone Jul 2012 #3
And, remember ketchup counts as your second vegetable. Good luck to ya, TeaPartier. leveymg Jul 2012 #4
I'm going to sign up to FB katsy Jul 2012 #5
Already have her on my friends list, along with xmas74 Jul 2012 #133
If only they would ever follow through on their idiotic threats. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #6
The Rock is jealous of that smackdown. hifiguy Jul 2012 #7
At the intersection of Loser St. and Jebroni Ave,, A block fron the Smackdown Hotel......... Mopar151 Jul 2012 #70
LOL @ "Teabilly Fucksticks"! NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #8
that was the BEST part! progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #28
Same here! pacalo Jul 2012 #42
Me too!!! truebrit71 Jul 2012 #95
I will treasure it forever. aquart Jul 2012 #180
That is hilarious. Best laugh in many days. mnhtnbb Jul 2012 #9
LOL, this idiot is likely a loser who lives in his parents' basement. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #10
Naw, he probably had his mother sign over the house, then kicked her out in Tea Party style. n/t progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #27
" LOL, this idiot is likely a loser who lives in his parents' basement." YOHABLO Jul 2012 #185
I've been there too nxylas Jul 2012 #188
Yeah, I was talking about the ones that make shit up. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #212
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Wah! reflection Jul 2012 #12
oh that...was....so...freaking AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #13
Here's to Duchess St. Rollins BeyondGeography Jul 2012 #14
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Oh Lordy, I wanna meet this person!!! Sheepshank Jul 2012 #16
+1 freshwest Jul 2012 #37
Meet her? I wanna vote her into congress! Please tell me she's at least thinking... Moonwalk Jul 2012 #110
+1000 Sherman A1 Jul 2012 #149
Silly rabbit.... Kalidurga Jul 2012 #17
Any guesses on what his 'company' is? louis-t Jul 2012 #18
taxidermy or lawnmower repair, is my guess. lol. n/t progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #26
Not nice to make fun of the way people make their living, unless it's illegal. juajen Jul 2012 #220
Government contractor? Typically libertarians corral tax dollars and scream: freshwest Jul 2012 #36
Consumer research. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #38
I'm going to say it's construction-related, with 70% of his income in government contracts. Marr Jul 2012 #49
Fictitious? (nt) Posteritatis Jul 2012 #90
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the Jerk Store Enrique Jul 2012 #102
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Cayman Islands Offshore Holding Corporation? Initech Jul 2012 #139
Amway dealer. Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2012 #184
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Lemonade stand. JoePhilly Jul 2012 #207
Remember what they used to say during the corrupt and evil BushCo Regime? lpbk2713 Jul 2012 #19
Sorry. You are wrong. longship Jul 2012 #97
Yeah... chervilant Jul 2012 #208
Now That's an Answer! lol mckara Jul 2012 #20
Awesome rant!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #21
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Go get 'em Duchess! That was righteous! Everything we say to ourselves, is right there. n/t progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #23
K&R. Thanks for sharing this. JimWis Jul 2012 #24
Maybe Obama isn't his problem. JohnnyRingo Jul 2012 #25
Why and How? Haven't you been listening? Thav Jul 2012 #204
wow riverwalker Jul 2012 #29
K&R The Wielding Truth Jul 2012 #30
I need a cigarette after that. JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #31
She's telling that 'teabilly fuckstick' where to go! That's DUzy material right there! freshwest Jul 2012 #32
Bravo mzmolly Jul 2012 #33
I'm guessing you wrote that response. Courtesy Flush Jul 2012 #34
Unless the poster really is teh Duchess xmas74 Jul 2012 #135
No, I'm not that talented apples and oranges Jul 2012 #218
Bed Pissing Red Neck... xchrom Jul 2012 #35
Well, to be fair, incontinence can be a debilitating condition. TahitiNut Jul 2012 #82
Still laughing at that phrase. n/t FSogol Jul 2012 #141
Beautifully said! nt valerief Jul 2012 #39
re:"If Obama wins, I will shutdown my business and go on every govt assistance program I can find" allan01 Jul 2012 #40
Made me tear up just reading it,,,,, benld74 Jul 2012 #41
I'm on that page reading other comments CatWoman Jul 2012 #43
damn, that is a RIGHTEOUS arse drubbing.... mike_c Jul 2012 #128
WHY are these people so WHINEY? Marr Jul 2012 #44
An excellent question which one of my bumper stickers addresses thusly: whathehell Jul 2012 #203
That's a great retort! They usually make a big deal of 'supporting the troops,' but.. freshwest Jul 2012 #216
Thanks! whathehell Jul 2012 #221
Great post thanks for the smack down of the day kimbutgar Jul 2012 #45
Am I missing something? markpkessinger Jul 2012 #46
i see the comment and the response right in the op...no link needed spanone Jul 2012 #56
Congratulations. That's great if you're not behind a proxy server that blocks Facebook. n/t markpkessinger Jul 2012 #124
its not linked to facebook Go Vols Jul 2012 #136
Whatever site it was, it was blocked -- but i'm home now, so I can see it. n/t markpkessinger Jul 2012 #174
If you're proxy server blocks FB then xmas74 Jul 2012 #137
That was awesome. warrior1 Jul 2012 #47
That guy is so stupid that he doesn't know that if he did shut down his business Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2012 #48
PROUD 100th rec. You GO Duchess. nolabear Jul 2012 #50
The richest Americans get the most assistance. McCamy Taylor Jul 2012 #51
That by far is the best read for me today! rexcat Jul 2012 #52
Wow, I want to see the responses to that. Very well written. Arkana Jul 2012 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #54
Note: The majority of those on Welfare are white and live in red states. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #55
Note: "Welfare" is virtually non-existent. Atman Jul 2012 #67
Uhm...it would prove you're a FUCKING IDIOT. Atman Jul 2012 #57
I love a good FU LittleGirl Jul 2012 #58
The Duchess is brilliant duhneece Jul 2012 #59
Dw should go out and beg the .10 a day to feed himself that he would have paid into Food Assistance patrice Jul 2012 #60
But who will deliver the newsw papers?? JoePhilly Jul 2012 #61
More from the Dutchess: (Paul Ryan response) Bennyboy Jul 2012 #62
That's worthy of the Rude Pundit. hifiguy Jul 2012 #81
I sent her the link to this thread... Bennyboy Jul 2012 #93
We would be on permanent Jury Duty every night, but I'd welcome it just for the laughs eom Submariner Jul 2012 #163
'Rich Fucks of America Club' and he left that there? Whoa, he must be pissed off! freshwest Jul 2012 #144
Well he's four years late gollygee Jul 2012 #63
I, too, hope that the Duchess goes on welfare. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #64
The Duchess delivered the smackdown. Moosepoop Jul 2012 #79
+1 freshwest Jul 2012 #146
if you want welfare, stay in business--corporate welfare beats social services by millions! librechik Jul 2012 #65
that poor dumbass is getting his ass kicked up and down his own wall! frylock Jul 2012 #66
Undoubtedly a military contractor. earthside Jul 2012 #68
I know one of those. Never competed for work his ENTIRE life & is FREAKED out about patrice Jul 2012 #112
I know vets who are champions for all peoples' social safety net. But run into the others, too. freshwest Jul 2012 #147
I know several fine vets. They are not negated by this jerk. It's just that he's a HUGE jerk. patrice Jul 2012 #175
Definitely. They come from all walks of life. It just seems so clueless, though. I think hate radio freshwest Jul 2012 #178
I am a veteran mick063 Jul 2012 #170
I know you're right. & This guy might just be the same even if he weren't a veteran. patrice Jul 2012 #176
You know Mitt Romney? aquart Jul 2012 #182
A statement like that says more about the person making it than it does about Obama's policies. craigmatic Jul 2012 #69
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That pie in the sky government assistance LWolf Jul 2012 #72
I take it . . . Brigid Jul 2012 #134
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was this asshole as upset at social programs when the white guy was in office? spanone Jul 2012 #84
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We need a drivers' insurance assistance program.. fadedrose Jul 2012 #86
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Duchess, please, please join DU. Brigid Jul 2012 #88
+1,000 freshwest Jul 2012 #150
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Another reply to our friend of Tea (imported from China) ... TahitiNut Jul 2012 #98
But other folks keep putting it back up ncgrits Jul 2012 #131
Give 'em hell! Jessy169 Jul 2012 #99
The Duchess is aware we're in love with her and is posting and linking back to us. nolabear Jul 2012 #100
Hi! freshwest Jul 2012 #151
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She posted a thanks on her page for DU support. livvy Jul 2012 #103
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Sadly, I think that low-life T-Partier Jamaal510 Jul 2012 #117
Teabaggers simply need to be publicly beaten down the way that reply on Facebook did. meanit Jul 2012 #158
+1 Welcome to DU freshwest Jul 2012 #222
Dearest Duchess LiberalAndProud Jul 2012 #118
The Women's Institute agrees hifiguy Jul 2012 #132
This is awesome! Alduin Jul 2012 #119
I LOVE that response! nt Raine Jul 2012 #120
Standing ovation at my computer! Loki Jul 2012 #121
don't join them daybranch Jul 2012 #122
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Think of it this way though: AynRandCollectedSS Jul 2012 #161
Maybe. ncgrits Jul 2012 #165
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I'll keep my graphics arts business open to help you make a sign begging for money on the corner of Coyotl Jul 2012 #127
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Give the Duchess her own show after Colbert! Initech Jul 2012 #140
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Oh, c'mon, teabagger. I dare you. I double dog dare you! Arkansas Granny Jul 2012 #156
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K & R my2sense Jul 2012 #159
Her Facebook page is public Oilwellian Jul 2012 #162
She, Duke, and Ahnold S xmas74 Jul 2012 #169
Found the link below. Thanks. freshwest Jul 2012 #217
Those people are nuts but, there are alot of liberals posting there and giving them crap. jillan Jul 2012 #164
There is a Duke as well... livvy Jul 2012 #166
I believe Duke was around first. xmas74 Jul 2012 #167
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harsh -- but well-deserved. those people are so surprised when their business goes bust that HiPointDem Jul 2012 #189
TEABILLY FUCKSTICKS!!!!!!! PossumSqueezins Jul 2012 #190
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...Is He Serious? Peaceful Protester Jul 2012 #192
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Duchess St. Rollins rocks! lunatica Jul 2012 #194
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Teabillies. Madmiddle Jul 2012 #200
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It is a thing of beauty Blue Owl Jul 2012 #211
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He owns his car and house, those are assets. He can't get food stamps without agreeing to pay back. freshwest Jul 2012 #223
I have five dollars that says nichomachus Jul 2012 #214
I just facebooked the Duchess a link, duhneece Jul 2012 #215
Count me as a fan!!!! B Calm Jul 2012 #224
This is enough my2sense Jul 2012 #219
WELL SAID Skittles Jul 2012 #225
"tens of thousands of ballots are likely to be disqualified" in the key swing-state, once again, midnight Jul 2012 #226
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Five Hundred Recs!! That is some righteous indignation right there. nolabear Jul 2012 #228
Awesome response - dead on! k&r polichick Jul 2012 #229
I love it! MatthewStLouis Jul 2012 #230
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