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104. in Flint, they buy a lot of soda, because the water is unfit to drink!

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In the Shopping Cart of a Food Stamp Household: Lots of Soda [View all] philosslayer Jan 2017 OP

You're not fooling anyone. n/t demmiblue Jan 2017 #1

Nope, they never have. Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2017 #7

He's not even trying anymore. cwydro Jan 2017 #11

did i miss something? oh well. whenever a rethug tries to say something about buying steaks with dionysus Jan 2017 #122

Not for a moment etherealtruth Jan 2017 #18

I almost posted the exact same thing, and that makes me think I owe you a coke LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #19

Heh! demmiblue Jan 2017 #21

I'm confused philosslayer Jan 2017 #31

I think the point is that no one is confused etherealtruth Jan 2017 #35

Okay, just checking philosslayer Jan 2017 #36

lolz obamanut2012 Jan 2017 #43

Exactly -- and they never do obamanut2012 Jan 2017 #42

Except maybe the admin. Dr. Strange Jan 2017 #55

Not anymore! demmiblue Jan 2017 #141

Well, there you go! Dr. Strange Jan 2017 #142

yup JI7 Jan 2017 #60

hahahaha! hahahaha! hahahaha! hahahaha! Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #76

i heard this guy will perform at the Inauguration CatWoman Jan 2017 #80

I'd laugh, but Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #83

I believe he is dead, but in an interview I saw with him some time ago, he explained why tblue37 Jan 2017 #137

MY first thought also. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #78

I agree that soft drinks are one item that should be restricted flamingdem Jan 2017 #2

Thank you. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #95

Since when is soda nutrition? Kilgore Jan 2017 #3

Since when does anyone police what YOU eat and drink? WinkyDink Jan 2017 #106

When they pay for it. Kilgore Jan 2017 #116

If you receive any state or federal subsidy, then you should be equally restricted Orrex Jan 2017 #120

I completly agree with you Kilgore Jan 2017 #123

You'd be ok with dietary restrictions for people who claim the mortgage credit? Orrex Jan 2017 #124

Thats absurd Kilgore Jan 2017 #125

Yeah, that's always the objection, and it's always silly. Orrex Jan 2017 #128

I guess we have to agree to disagree Kilgore Jan 2017 #134

Strange, since you've been posting absurdities from the beginning Orrex Jan 2017 #135

Maybe people are buying those sodas to resell, at a markup. Demit Jan 2017 #4

Some people say thats a lie.... Boxerfan Jan 2017 #9

What? Demit Jan 2017 #14

I'm pointing out your not sourcing anything Boxerfan Jan 2017 #20

I was referring to my own experience. Demit Jan 2017 #28

What your calling enterprising is a tool-or ammunition for critics... Boxerfan Jan 2017 #34

You can not get a soda in a public school lunch room. Don't like it call Obama. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #132

in Flint, they buy a lot of soda, because the water is unfit to drink! putitinD Jan 2017 #104

Ok, why don't they buy water to replace water?? titaniumsalute Jan 2017 #139

Honestly I'm not sure why you can buy any soda on SNAP titaniumsalute Jan 2017 #140

This sounds really dumb and this is not happening in NYC. TrekLuver Jan 2017 #44

I highly doubt that. More likely, kids like soda. WinkyDink Jan 2017 #107

There have been instances where soda is resold citood Jan 2017 #130

Don't Worry, the Republicans will remove Food Stamps yuiyoshida Jan 2017 #5

Clever way to shame aint it.... Boxerfan Jan 2017 #6

I helped care for an elderly lady who was on SNAP. Crunchy Frog Jan 2017 #54

My grandmother went through something similar while she was dying of stomach and colon cancer. GoCubsGo Jan 2017 #88

A doctors prescription could be written to specify the medical necessity . Jim Beard Jan 2017 #96

As does the vast majority of food stamp users. AngryAmish Jan 2017 #94

Grocery stores in poor areas don't have kombucha or fresh kale mixed green salads at the front door NightWatcher Jan 2017 #8

Thank you. Food deserts are common in poor neighborhoods. yardwork Jan 2017 #30

Food Mirage Berlin Vet Jan 2017 #68

I think this is what it indicates most of all! JNelson6563 Jan 2017 #38

I live outside of a town of 1000 people womanofthehills Jan 2017 #114

So glad you have a good thing coming to town! JNelson6563 Jan 2017 #115

I don't think mercuryblues Jan 2017 #50

THIS. n/t susanna Jan 2017 #111

Maybe the point is we should be looking at the ways government policies enough Jan 2017 #10

Bingo Hekate Jan 2017 #98

And what percentage of our food budget do the rest of us spend on beverages? brush Jan 2017 #12

and even higher, is my guess. mountain grammy Jan 2017 #27

Thank you. uppityperson Jan 2017 #45

Ten percent? Not even. TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2017 #74

I am the same way. Drahthaardogs Jan 2017 #113

I'm with you. TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2017 #138

Exactly, we should not concern ourselves with the needs or desires of anyone on food stamps. Nazi Wiseman32218 Jan 2017 #90

I grew up hungry poor; no food stamps back then. raging moderate Jan 2017 #13

My heart goes out to your little brother, and to you. yardwork Jan 2017 #33

Good for you. raging moderate Jan 2017 #47

.... yardwork Jan 2017 #51

.... raging moderate Jan 2017 #69

Read the whole article - its more about how SNAP buying is typical of all households underpants Jan 2017 #15

I'll admit, I'm frequently astonished at how much soda PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2017 #16

Ah, home ec Lib_tarian--ask away Jan 2017 #24

Are you a Libertarian? ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #85

Imma *liberal*-atarian! n/t Lib_tarian--ask away Jan 2017 #143

Skills or a place to cook. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #97

In addition to skill, there's the matter of time. X_Digger Jan 2017 #103

Yes, the problem is the industry which blocks tweaking the rules against them eleny Jan 2017 #17

SNAP funds are already restricted as to what foods you can buy. planetc Jan 2017 #22

I wish I could recommend your post. raging moderate Jan 2017 #26

That's not SNAP, that's WIC Freddie Jan 2017 #29

You're right, it is WIC. But the article ... planetc Jan 2017 #49

I'm not a fan of telling people what to eat Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #23

Their tap water might be crap. Undrinkable. Contaminated. Turned off. Yo_Mama Jan 2017 #25

Yes this. meadowlander Jan 2017 #86

Although the percentage spent per SNAP household was higher, lower total $$ spent Yo_Mama Jan 2017 #32

BS jehop61 Jan 2017 #37

GREAT graph, thank you uppityperson Jan 2017 #46

Very informative deminwi Jan 2017 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Kittycow Jan 2017 #89

Thanks for the link, glad some truth is available Wiseman32218 Jan 2017 #136

The stuff is addictive and the manufacturers know it. hunter Jan 2017 #39

We didn't have sodas either, had to leave the house to get one. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #99

My vice as a teenager was Taco Bell. Burrito Supreme and a Doctor Pepper. hunter Jan 2017 #108

Soft drinks can stop hunger pangs.. 5X Jan 2017 #40

Cost per calorie should be considered too, even if it's not a conscious decision. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #41

food stamps always were a subsidy to farmers and producers. mopinko Jan 2017 #48

That is why they are administered by the Department og Agrigulture. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #100

I have one question only . . . hatrack Jan 2017 #52

One of life's small luxuries. Turbineguy Jan 2017 #53

Faux Snooze will call it 20% lpbk2713 Jan 2017 #56

I really don't understand why you would post this... Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #57

I alerted it jehop61 Jan 2017 #61

Posting an article from the NY Times that shams the poor is inflammatory? Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #62

Trying to control what food stamp recipients can purchase.. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #63

I guess you really didn't read the OP's comments Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #64

He's being disingenuous. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #65

So, like, you and the OP share the same opinion... Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #66

He's shining a spotlight and then pretending to be on the side of the poor. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #67

exactly. has been doing it and admin have no problem with it JI7 Jan 2017 #70

#1: ALL American consumption is high. #2: Not all SNAP user purchases are counted. kerouac2 Jan 2017 #58

How much do non SNAP people spend on coffee? Soda for mixed drinks and for our kids to drink? appleannie1943 Jan 2017 #59

I never buy soda, I think it's a disgusting product BUT if people choose to use their allotment Raine Jan 2017 #71

Mmmkay. And how much soda is in the carts of non-SNAP recipients? KamaAina Jan 2017 #73

'Member the time "Food Stamp Households" took 12 Billion worth of taxpayer $ to Iraq in duffel bags? Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #75

So what? LandrosT Jan 2017 #77

you know CatWoman Jan 2017 #79

I think bottled water is cheaper at my grocery, at least the generic kind. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #82

This! Quayblue Jan 2017 #118

Store brand soft drinks are a hell of a lot cheaper than milk, fruit juice Warpy Jan 2017 #81

I'm OK with restricting SNAP to WIC-like approved foods. aikoaiko Jan 2017 #84

I agree especially with the young children. Jim Beard Jan 2017 #101

I'm not. WIC is especailly tailored to nursing mothers and children under 5 Warpy Jan 2017 #109

That's why I said WIC-like aikoaiko Jan 2017 #110

I should talk about some of the shit I bought when I was on food stamps. ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #87

OK, I know I will probably get crucified for this but here I go. Doreen Jan 2017 #91

Not by me, you won't. MADem Jan 2017 #92

anyone who complains about this is just an asshole like Trump. JI7 Jan 2017 #93

That Orrex Jan 2017 #121

I have no problem at all with what you bought and I am glad you had access to Jim Beard Jan 2017 #102

I'm on SSDI and my food budget was $125.00 a month.. Kaleva Jan 2017 #117

I know were not knocking me. Doreen Jan 2017 #133

As my late friend liked to say, "They should keep their snouts in their own trough." WinkyDink Jan 2017 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author loyalsister Jan 2017 #112

Telling recipients of food stamps or other benefits what they must buy MineralMan Jan 2017 #119

The key is balance HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #126

for the small amount of our budget that goes to this Horse with no Name Jan 2017 #127

Gist of the article: people using SNAP spend about 2.5% more on soda than non-users hatrack Jan 2017 #129

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2017 #131