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gerogie2

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1. That is a myth

Reply to Tree-Hugger (Original post)

Mon Dec 9, 2013, 01:56 AM

Dec 2013

"I've relied on the generosity of so many lately, including some beautiful folks from DU, but it's not way to live. This seriously cannot be okay in what we are told is the greatest country in the world. It's not okay."

This is the greatest country for the top 5%. The rest of us can go to hell for all the politicians care.

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So, my food stamps got cut today [View all] Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 OP

That is a myth gerogie2 Dec 2013 #1

Yup. nt avebury Dec 2013 #12

Very true nt Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #16

so they essentially cut it by the amount your husband's 3rd job makes? grasswire Dec 2013 #2

Loaded with Republicans here Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #17

I'm so sorry your benefits were cut by so much, Tree Hugger. Cha Dec 2013 #3

That's my plan. Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #18

Do You Think Any GOPPERS Give A SHIT? You Should Hear The Bastards Whine About The Takers. TheMastersNemesis Dec 2013 #4

~hugs~ Marrah_G Dec 2013 #5

Mine was cut from $200 a month to $12. Apparently my Social Security bumps me over some line. nt silvershadow Dec 2013 #6

My sister did domestic work at hotels for thirty years and retired. There was no pension and a mfcorey1 Dec 2013 #11

Shameful Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #20

That's ridiculous Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #19

Thank you. nt. silvershadow Dec 2013 #23

This is so sad. Sorry to hear. :( tofuandbeer Dec 2013 #7

It breaks my heart to read your story. defacto7 Dec 2013 #8

Wisconsin here Half-Century Man Dec 2013 #9

Our fod pantries Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #21

This is insane newfie11 Dec 2013 #10

Wow, that's a huge cut over a job that won't be steady income. ladyVet Dec 2013 #13

It really does seem like it's not worth it to try Tree-Hugger Dec 2013 #24

I wonder if by cutting food stamps that it doesn't end up forcing B Calm Dec 2013 #14

Ours started at $164 or so 2 years ago. Now $111. Systematic Chaos Dec 2013 #15

The renewal process is murder. Orrex Dec 2013 #22