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Kaleva

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26. I got about $.50 cents a day in SNAP benefits here in Michigan

Reply to jodymarie aimee (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2018, 02:09 PM

Dec 2018

My budget from 2013:

"Income

$1119 SSDI
+$16 SNAP
---------
$1135 Total

Expenses

$75 Phone & Internet
$33 Natural gas for heating, hot water and cooking
$39 Electricity
$88 Property taxes and homeowners insurance
$25 Garbage pickup
$48 Water & sewer
$150 Payment on hospital bill
$8 Netflix
$120 Food, personal hygiene
$16 Dog food
$90 Cigarettes
$34 Dog's medications
$5 My medication
$100 Miscellaneous, clothing
-----
$831 total expenses

$1135
-$831
------
$304 available for discretionary spending "

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She receives 49 cents a day in FoodStamps, the maximum for a single adult in Walker's Wisconsin. [View all] jodymarie aimee Dec 2018 OP

Dickens had it right when he gave us Scrooge... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #1

Two years ago I attended a live performance of "A Christmas Carol" at our sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #15

Many Protestants are influenced by the idea of predestination, even though... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #21

I always associated predestination with calvinism TheRealNorth Dec 2018 #28

Right, and I would have mentioned Calvin if I wasn't having... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #59

Many years ago (42, I think) I was talking with some young Mormon missionaries hostalover Dec 2018 #45

Methodists aren't taught that, as a rule. summer_in_TX Dec 2018 #55

Very true. raging moderate Dec 2018 #56

My UU church participates in a similar program with other local churches, but only for... TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #60

Scrooge believed in workhouses Recursion Dec 2018 #34

the amount would be the same in any state Hamlette Dec 2018 #2

I think the states can control disability pay and food stamps, but yeah, nobody is getting rich. watoos Dec 2018 #13

I don't give to Salvation Army because of they are a church TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #32

Wow. Please rethink your position on this one. EarnestPutz Dec 2018 #46

One of the years when I worked being a bell ringer they stationed me at Walmart. Walmart did not Doreen Dec 2018 #37

no, states do not control food stamps or Social Security disability Hamlette Dec 2018 #53

WI Republicans should be so ashamed. Hortensis Dec 2018 #3

Sociopaths are incapable of feeling shame. GoCubsGo Dec 2018 #23

But, GoCubs, we're not talking about the Hortensis Dec 2018 #30

I think you're referencing psychopathy misanthrope Dec 2018 #57

"Here you go... a banana peel. Enjoy." ck4829 Dec 2018 #4

That woman is Catholic in name only. scarletlib Dec 2018 #5

Thank you jodymarie aimee - a very powerful piece. erronis Dec 2018 #6

49 cents a day?! Are we a third world country now? Shame on Walker and the Republicans! Luciferous Dec 2018 #7

To answer your question, yes, the US is a third world country. Nt raccoon Dec 2018 #20

A lot of Evangelicals believe if the Spirit is not within you, it's something about you. TheBlackAdder Dec 2018 #8

Yep. A.K.A. the "Prosperity Gospel" that a lot of these TV preachers spew. GoCubsGo Dec 2018 #24

That's a little different, more of a scam where the more you contribute, the more you'll receive. TheBlackAdder Dec 2018 #36

"Free only exists for the affluent". So true. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2018 #9

And in Colorado, a blue state with benefits mountain grammy Dec 2018 #10

Ironic, isn't it? One of the 'better' places to live in this country supposedly (and please., ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2018 #29

It's a huge problem in Colorado mountain grammy Dec 2018 #33

Don't get me started ProudLib72 Dec 2018 #35

Wonderful piece and thank you for reminding us of why we're Dems in the first place. llmart Dec 2018 #11

Digging It, Jodymarie! ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #12

There must be a boom in Dominionists. watoos Dec 2018 #14

The stupidity of the rich are blessed by God theology is so obvious Farmer-Rick Dec 2018 #16

High impact writing. Please post this widely. Thank you! Loubee Dec 2018 #17

K&R backtoblue Dec 2018 #18

I just listened to some of these "Club for Growth" assholes, going on and on bullwinkle428 Dec 2018 #19

I am 66 and retired and live in WI. My income is just over $12,000/year. elocs Dec 2018 #22

Good for you! shanti Dec 2018 #25

Thank you. Yes it's important to be able to jump through the hoops elocs Dec 2018 #27

you shouldn't have to jump through hoops Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #47

I don't believe the process is deliberately complex, no more than for anything else. elocs Dec 2018 #61

I've been through it in an earlier time Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #64

You need to follow the steps and provide what information or proof that is requested elocs Dec 2018 #66

Wow. I am amazed, and impressed at your tenacity and strength of character and you teach ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2018 #31

"can't make too much money either" That's exactly true. elocs Dec 2018 #39

I got about $.50 cents a day in SNAP benefits here in Michigan Kaleva Dec 2018 #26

now is that leaded water or the expensive, safe stuff? Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #48

It's expensive as we are paying for a new water supply system Kaleva Dec 2018 #49

Flint has been crowded out of the headlines Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #50

I'm assuming from your budget that you own your house? llmart Dec 2018 #62

Being on SSDI, I have Medicare and I own my own home Kaleva Dec 2018 #67

Thanks for the info. llmart Dec 2018 #68

K&R Solly Mack Dec 2018 #38

Some of the meanest people I've met are this new brand of far right evangelical Christians. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #40

I get 83 cents a day left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #41

Oh I do like the way you think. +1 BeckyDem Dec 2018 #42

A Catholic who does not honor the poor is a lapsed Catholic going to Hell. McCamy Taylor Dec 2018 #43

It hurts me to see the poor demonized lovemydogs Dec 2018 #44

I really like your post. llmart Dec 2018 #63

Jeff Bezos could help the poor tremendously at140 Dec 2018 #51

You speak the truth jodymarie Ohiogal Dec 2018 #52

Powerful and eye-opening. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2018 #54

Gov. Scott Scrooge rlegro Dec 2018 #58

This is what we have to overturn. Foundational shit like this. calimary Dec 2018 #65