Food stamp recipients hit all-time high

[eridani]

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/market-celebrates-just-announced-record-foodstamp-usage-closing-2010-highs

For those seeking a perfect explanation of what is happening in United Banana States of America right now, then look no further: the just released September Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program data is out and we are happy to report that the number of poor Americans has never been higher - SNAP recipients just hit a fresh all time high of 42.9 million. Naturally, the market celebrates the record number of poor Americans by closing at 2010 highs. No long-winded, somnolent essays, no rants, just observations. These two facts explain everything that is happening in this unrecognizable banana republic. Now that is a five year banana plan you can believe in.

[Skittles]

1. make that STAMP in your subject line

I first read it as SCAM :o

[eridani]

2. Sorry--keyboard sticking sometimes n/t

[Skittles]

4. ooh, I have that

for me it's the letter "D" - :(

[grasswire]

3. IMO anyone who qualifies should apply -- put the pressure on GOP

If everyone who was qualified for food stamps and other programs would apply for them, then the "hidden" needs of millions of Americans would be part of the statistics.

I urge everyone to apply if you qualify. Swell the ranks. Make news. Don't suck it up or make do or be hungry.