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FrodosPet

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148. Back in the pre-EBT days, a friend told me the secret to buying beer with food stamps

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 10:28 AM

Jun 2013

Buy a cheap piece of candy with a single. You got real change. Do that a couple three times, and you had beer money.

In Detroit, Pontiac, and Inkster MI there were small grocery stores who would not bother with the food stamp dance. Whatever you wanted, if you had food stamps, and were willing to pay the vig, you got. Until they were busted for it.

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/22/news/cops_and_courts/doc4e79fec4e6389300977669.txt

And near Seattle, employees of a company selling meat door-to-door got busted for trading EBT for cash.

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Iowa-Steak-Co-responds-to-federal-probe-of-food-stamp-misue-158283995.html

It's not a widespread thing, but it DOES happen. Claiming that anyone who says it does is a liar is not helping the cause when there ARE documented cases.

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Gohmert: Cutting food stamps not evil because poor people buy king crab legs [View all] alp227 Jun 2013 OP

I have relatives in Texas who tell me the same thing. mountain grammy Jun 2013 #1

More likely they're all listening to the same lying blowhard Warpy Jun 2013 #10

Oh no, they've seen it with their own eyes mountain grammy Jun 2013 #23

I know people in PA who say the same thing! Sheldon Cooper Jun 2013 #20

I hear it all the time here in SC, too. GoCubsGo Jun 2013 #87

Back in the pre-EBT days, a friend told me the secret to buying beer with food stamps FrodosPet Jun 2013 #148

But,as you point out, that was pre-EBT GoCubsGo Jun 2013 #151

Sorry, but EBT fraud is real and ongoing. FrodosPet Jun 2013 #156

Iowa steak sting? drm604 Jun 2013 #213

It's illegal to give someone 50 cents cash on the dollar for their EBT FrodosPet Jun 2013 #214

But none of this justifies cutting benefits, and I see that you realize that. drm604 Jun 2013 #216

^ this ^ mac56 Jun 2013 #226

I know the food stamp/candy thing used to go on but most people never did that. brewens Jun 2013 #158

Yeah, it happens, but that doesn't mean it's the norm... penultimate Jun 2013 #168

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #171

Operative word: "TEXAS." WinkyDink Jun 2013 #121

down here people think you're using a welfare card when it's a prepaid credit card elehhhhna Jun 2013 #161

You've got something there. If someone looks "poor" (black) mountain grammy Jun 2013 #162

I guess Scairp Jun 2013 #186

Texas republicans (facepalm) I believe this guy in the past quinnox Jun 2013 #2

Terrorist crab-legged anchor babies. jberryhill Jun 2013 #4

lol quinnox Jun 2013 #6

Fresh caught on your own Alaskan failboat! jberryhill Jun 2013 #7

Lobster and Philly cheese steak sandwiches, for sure! mountain grammy Jun 2013 #24

Now that's a surf'n'tuf MattBaggins Jun 2013 #26

almost spit oatmeal all over my monitor! frylock Jun 2013 #50

Pictures or it didn't happen! ellie Jun 2013 #3

The NSA has copies of those photos, too! Ezlivin Jun 2013 #159

Some of them do. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2013 #5

Yeah. You'd think the RW would be cheering at the idea that kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #9

Idiot. WinkyDink Jun 2013 #150

Care to elaborate? ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2013 #182

Well yes, true. If poor people start to eat king crab legs Rex Jun 2013 #8

rex nails it~ thank you NT sigmasix Jun 2013 #11

yep. mountain grammy Jun 2013 #25

King crab legs Turbineguy Jun 2013 #27

It's a good thing I'm not a sitting US Congressman Volaris Jun 2013 #131

Bilble says Ye shall punish the poors because they're POOR! AMERICA!!! elehhhhna Jun 2013 #163

That is correct! Rex Jun 2013 #174

it's true per snopes...but lobster not crab legs... CrazyJudy Jun 2013 #12

Why don't you tell the rest of the story hobbit709 Jun 2013 #13

Telling only part of the story is ... LisaLynne Jun 2013 #14

And plus it is NOT TRUE! Rex Jun 2013 #91

it's right wing dog shit of the worst kind, honeypie. cali Jun 2013 #15

Well said! n/t cynatnite Jun 2013 #70

you sound pretty classy.... n/t CrazyJudy Jun 2013 #142

and crazy one, that is germane, just how? cali Jun 2013 #145

No. She sounds PISSED. JanMichael Jun 2013 #153

better than being a right wing liar Kali Jun 2013 #218

+1 PotatoChip Jun 2013 #169

last year here in Maine, at the supermarket beef was so high and live lobsters so low eShirl Jun 2013 #17

That doesn't make it any better... Bay Boy Jun 2013 #31

on my budget $3.99 a pound for hamburger auntsue Jun 2013 #179

North shore of MA, paid 2.99 a pound at the supermarket Marrah_G Jun 2013 #130

I was about to post something similar. Chan790 Jun 2013 #176

And the guy who did that was arrested for turning around and selling the food Sheldon Cooper Jun 2013 #21

Well, Crazy, we all know... one_voice Jun 2013 #29

But FUNNY thing is...lobster and crab are two different things. Rex Jun 2013 #93

Nice try. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #46

whoops there it is hfojvt Jun 2013 #81

Only a Republican would say Lobster and King Crab Legs Rex Jun 2013 #92

only a DUer would feel the need to insult hfojvt Jun 2013 #98

So how can it be true if it is lobster and not king crab legs? Rex Jun 2013 #89

Y'all can buy Lobster patties here at the local Dollar Store bobalew Jun 2013 #128

You know what's REALLY sad about this? Volaris Jun 2013 #133

There are BILLIONAIRE CRIMINALS. Try worrying about THEM. WinkyDink Jun 2013 #152

Emjoy your time here. It won't be for long. TeamPooka Jun 2013 #221

Here is how it can happen quaker bill Jun 2013 #16

"welfare queens in cadillacs' is back leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #18

dunno datasuspect Jun 2013 #30

She probably got that Lexus from the divorce when she caught her ex bonking the maid. RC Jun 2013 #33

what sexist, ignorant drivel. you have absolutely no facts upon which to base that snap judgement niyad Jun 2013 #189

Thank you for setting me straight RC Jun 2013 #194

that does not qualify you to make snap judgments about a person about whom you know niyad Jun 2013 #196

I was stating my opinion. RC Jun 2013 #200

it doesn't change the FACT that you know absolutely NOTHING about the situation of the niyad Jun 2013 #206

Because the woman received possessive of 1 of the family cars in the divorce, that is RC Jun 2013 #210

I repeat, you know absolutely NOTHING about the person you originally posted about, other than niyad Jun 2013 #212

So obviously if one loses one's job KatyMan Jun 2013 #41

if you can't buy food datasuspect Jun 2013 #47

so the very first thing one should do if getting sacked is to sell.. frylock Jun 2013 #51

no datasuspect Jun 2013 #52

i am pretty sure in illinois questionseverything Jun 2013 #64

betrays a lack of depth in your thinking.. frylock Jun 2013 #65

Which often requires putting $5 of gas in the car. LanternWaste Jun 2013 #97

the car's not hers so she isnt buying gas for it leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #62

When I Got Laid-Off RobinA Jun 2013 #67

What if selling the car isn't an option Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #107

In most places in the US, you need a car to find a job gollygee Jun 2013 #160

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #165

87 octane gollygee Jun 2013 #172

dunno is right she got the car when her daddy died and she lives in a roach infested slum leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #53

i know that 91 octane fuel costs more than $5 in chicago. datasuspect Jun 2013 #55

please proceed leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #59

Do you suppose it's just possible she was using cheaper gas instead? mac56 Jun 2013 #71

you wouldn't get much life out of a lexus engine datasuspect Jun 2013 #72

"It would ruin the engine." (There, I fixed it for you. My shift key DOES work.) mac56 Jun 2013 #75

you can sit there and argue with yourself datasuspect Jun 2013 #77

For someone participating in a discussion board mac56 Jun 2013 #78

you sure don't know how to have a discussion much datasuspect Jun 2013 #80

if i'm ever unfortunate enough to need nutrition assistance mac56 Jun 2013 #83

gawd datasuspect Jun 2013 #84

dismissive name-calling mac56 Jun 2013 #85

it's all you deserve datasuspect Jun 2013 #86

Nor are hypotheticals implied as fact. LanternWaste Jun 2013 #108

You need to stop with this assumption about gas gollygee Jun 2013 #173

how do you know the lexus belonged to her? arely staircase Jun 2013 #54

how do you know it wasn't hers? datasuspect Jun 2013 #56

i don't you made the original assumption and i would like to know what you based it on. arely staircase Jun 2013 #114

you sound pretty nosey. Perhaps it would make you happier JanMichael Jun 2013 #155

don't always know backstory kanda Jun 2013 #61

"Granted, it was probably a five to ten year old Lexus..." ummmm yeah JanMichael Jun 2013 #154

even assuming this story is true, you know absolutely NOTHING about this person's circumstances. niyad Jun 2013 #191

really disappointing to read this shit from you Kali Jun 2013 #219

I guess that if you're as dumb as Louie, you keep saying dumb sh*t because....... marmar Jun 2013 #19

His base resents *anything* bought with food stamps. pacalo Jun 2013 #22

As long as corporations and wealthy people never abuse the system it's ok to be mad at food stamps mountain grammy Jun 2013 #28

Smells funny to me. OnionPatch Jun 2013 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author datasuspect Jun 2013 #34

Louie is special rurallib Jun 2013 #35

Hey Goober!!!!! heaven05 Jun 2013 #36

These bigotted idiots with their "welfare cadillac" mentality are quite obtuse. nt NorthCarolina Jun 2013 #37

Hey, Louie: Care to tell us what YOU eat? Paladin Jun 2013 #38

They drive Cadillacs too. JohnnyRingo Jun 2013 #39

I'm sure some of them do Sentath Jun 2013 #104

I understand JohnnyRingo Jun 2013 #137

Yes, I'm sure EVERYONE on food stamps buys extravagant foods, drives a Cadillac or Mercedes, AndyA Jun 2013 #40

heh SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #48

I'm so tired of people bashing food stamps and the people who rely on them. Quantess Jun 2013 #42

you can't assume that everyone on public assistance is a paragon of virtue datasuspect Jun 2013 #66

LIAR! SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #43

Remember one moron who said HockeyMom Jun 2013 #44

This goes back to the lie that things were fine until the black guy increased welfare,.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #45

lets say this is true booley Jun 2013 #49

The stupid burns strongly with Louis Gohmert. Initech Jun 2013 #57

Here's the solution: rrneck Jun 2013 #58

This guy is an IDIOT obama2terms Jun 2013 #60

Hey, Gomer! MoreGOPoop Jun 2013 #63

Gohmert is a tool but changes are needed kurtharp Jun 2013 #68

agreed datasuspect Jun 2013 #69

So because some people make bad choices and job the system, they ALL do. mac56 Jun 2013 #73

I think you have no idea what really goes on. kurtharp Jun 2013 #88

Twenty years providing services in community mental health agencies. mac56 Jun 2013 #101

really? kurtharp Jun 2013 #106

Really? mac56 Jun 2013 #109

I would disagree kurtharp Jun 2013 #112

Again, out of respect for your years in the field mac56 Jun 2013 #115

Odd that.... I worked at TX Dept of Child Safety and did pay attention LanternWaste Jun 2013 #125

maybe Texas is better kurtharp Jun 2013 #132

Because the majority of SNAP benefits are used properly, FrodosPet Jun 2013 #167

i take it you have no problem questionseverything Jun 2013 #74

Yes, I do to a degree. kurtharp Jun 2013 #95

ty for ur response questionseverything Jun 2013 #105

response kurtharp Jun 2013 #110

u left off my jkjk in ur copy questionseverything Jun 2013 #122

I still disagree kurtharp Jun 2013 #135

When organic fruit & vegg costs the same as mac n cheese, call me. Myrina Jun 2013 #96

I do work with people. kurtharp Jun 2013 #117

You are a terrible person who hates the poor FrodosPet Jun 2013 #170

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #175

It would be nice if non-food necessities (toothpaste, toilet paper, other limited toiletry items) maddiemom Jun 2013 #99

Alot of people on FS can't get to a big market Marrah_G Jun 2013 #111

yea,coupons & sales are great questionseverything Jun 2013 #129

I do agree with you kurtharp Jun 2013 #147

i had to stay away because your attitude questionseverything Jun 2013 #227

Wisconsin Quest cards have names printed on them Half-Century Man Jun 2013 #143

Apparently, you don't know how much time it takes to plan JanMichael Jun 2013 #157

wow-- the level of arrogance in this post is just amazing. YOU will decide what people should niyad Jun 2013 #195

i've got dingleberries smarter than gohmert spanone Jun 2013 #76

GOOD NEWS! Dingleberries are on Gomer's "approved food" list! nt Buns_of_Fire Jun 2013 #149

If they choose to only eat once a week it is their business. Same applies to buying appleannie1 Jun 2013 #79

When Gohmert... malokvale77 Jun 2013 #82

We have got to stop demonizing the poor. dawg Jun 2013 #90

... and so what if they do? Myrina Jun 2013 #94

Now, now. Don't you realize people receiving public assistance are obligated mac56 Jun 2013 #102

;-) Myrina Jun 2013 #119

Don't poor people usually have one of their servants do the shopping for them? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #100

Lol! Yep! Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2013 #203

If Gohmert said that kind of shit up in Alaska. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2013 #103

because a small percentage allegedly abuse a system Johonny Jun 2013 #113

^ this ^ mac56 Jun 2013 #116

"And they all drive Cadillacs and have every cable channel known to man" Generic Brad Jun 2013 #118

What a despicable troll!!!! Beacool Jun 2013 #120

This man is such a stain on the state I love dearly!!! Lobo27 Jun 2013 #123

Gohmert is a real prize. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #124

OK, which one of you practical jokers told Leaky Head Louie that story? 'Fess up, now! Jack Rabbit Jun 2013 #126

He belongs in a straightjacket The Wizard Jun 2013 #127

And defense contractors who bribe legislators buy mansions(NT) The Wizard Jun 2013 #134

And your evidence of this is what, douchebag? muntrv Jun 2013 #136

If they qualify for food stamps .. let them buy what ever they want. YOHABLO Jun 2013 #138

THANK YOU niyad Jun 2013 #199

To Gohmert, Do you have any idea how much one gets? Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #139

House Bill Would Drug Test Food Stamp Applicants... I guess they need to be tested first... midnight Jun 2013 #140

Someone ought to do some sleuthing and find that there was no such transaction. Auntie Bush Jun 2013 #141

Gohmert say rks306 Jun 2013 #144

Okay, I admit it. I did it. politicat Jun 2013 #146

I used to pay my babysitter with food stamp meat blogslut Jun 2013 #184

You were just joking, right? FrodosPet Jun 2013 #215

This thread certainly brought out a lot of visitors tabasco Jun 2013 #164

So when poor people eat seafood it is a sin Rain Mcloud Jun 2013 #166

I don't care what they buy. It's their money, it's their business. forestpath Jun 2013 #177

"their money", even if taken from public funding? alp227 Jun 2013 #178

Recipients are already restricted, to a certain extent. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2013 #180

Maybe you think that I, as a retired Federal employee, should be told what I can and can't forestpath Jun 2013 #181

No. You worked for your salary/pension, that's the difference. alp227 Jun 2013 #187

I believe in treating people on food stamps with respect. And that forestpath Jun 2013 #190

But don't our tax dollars deserve respect too? n/t alp227 Jun 2013 #192

I don't believe in scoring political points off of needy people. It's just as forestpath Jun 2013 #205

which is why I object to paying the thugs in congress, the mic, bailing out the banks, and niyad Jun 2013 #209

Who gets to decide which foods are healthy enough to be included in the program? DLevine Jun 2013 #193

think about why mayors want to ban EBT money from buying soft drinks. alp227 Jun 2013 #197

I disagree with you. DLevine Jun 2013 #208

This is exactly how I feel. forestpath Jun 2013 #204

Yes, it's our money, and I can give a fairly decent answer to your question. Akoto Jun 2013 #183

... Buns_of_Fire Jun 2013 #185

please don't forget that a lot of people on food stamps USED to have jobs, paid their taxes, etc., niyad Jun 2013 #207

How about not forgeting trixicopper Jun 2013 #220

yes, thank you, that, too. niyad Jun 2013 #223

If you don't qualify for food stamps and can NEVER afford crab legs, Incitatus Jun 2013 #188

I guess you heard Gomer's comment that HE doesn't get crab legs. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2013 #198

No, I didn't see that comment. Incitatus Jun 2013 #201

Gohmert Pyle says "Gooooolly!" lob1 Jun 2013 #202

Hard to believe this pinhead was a JAG lawyer. AtomicKitten Jun 2013 #211

King crab legs are good. sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #217

I take a person I know the store once a month when his food stamp money comes in. texanwitch Jun 2013 #222

have to look up the figure, but I believe I remember seeing last year that every dollar in niyad Jun 2013 #224

Sounds right to me. texanwitch Jun 2013 #225