Thought for Today: Isn't It Ironic?

[Still Running]

The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture,
is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever.

Meanwhile,

The Park Service, *also part *of the Department of Agriculture,
asks us to
"Please Do Not Feed the Animals"
because the animals may grow dependent
and not learn to take care of themselves.

[IKAT]

What was that Rick

Please do not feed the POLITICIANS   

[DJ76]

food stamps at walmart can also get you playstations

[Bucktail]

 

[BigAl13]

worst part of it is most of the people on food stamps dont even need them

[Bucktail]

worst part of it is most of the people on food stamps dont even need them

Please show me your proof of that statement.  And I don't mean anecdotal stories.

[Hotrod]

O-Boy.. we need to to fish..

[Still Running]

When does the presidential election start?

[Reel Time]

 i believe everyone who gets some form of assistance from any gov't or a state agency should have to take a drug test every 2 weeks to qualify for their next check.

i'd bet that would save us millions,,,,,,,,

[IKAT]

i believe everyone who gets some form of assistance from any gov't or a state agency should have to take a drug test every 2 weeks to qualify for their next check.

i'd bet that would save us millions,,,,,,,,

And at the rate we are going would cost us billions

[Bucktail]

i believe everyone who gets some form of assistance from any gov't or a state agency should have to take a drug test every 2 weeks to qualify for their next check.

i'd bet that would save us millions,,,,,,,,

Since they started drug testing welfare recipients in Florida only about 2% tested positive for drugs.
http://www2.tbo.com/news/politics/2011/aug/24/3/welfare-drug-testing-yields-2-percent-positive-res-ar-252458/

Because some people abuse the system, it doesn't mean those most folks who need assistance are bad people (or "animals" as Rick wants to compare them to).  It only means they might have fallen on tough times, especially when rates of unemployment and underemployment are so high.

Maybe we should have drug tested the bankers before we saved their asses.  Seems like it's OK to get a bailout when your rich, but if your a poor working class guy and fall behind a little and can't keep up with your bills, it's, "F you scumbag!  Work harder or get another job!"  As if good jobs are so easily found nowadays.

Right now, even though the economy is showing positive growth, there are still many who are struggling to find work.

Are there people gaming the system?  Of course!  But there are many other honest, decent people who, without some assistance would find it difficult to feed their families.

Why is it when times are tough, it's those who are having the toughest time that get picked on the most?

[Capt. Carl]

Rod...whats going on here?
We fight about fish regulations....we fight about food stamps
Great idea for the Dinner....boxing ring at center court....you get 2 minutes in the ring with member of choice....no gloves...bare knuckles....can only fight once tho!
 

[Hotrod]

 

[Capt. Carl]

 

[Hotrod]

Didn't anyone hear about a boat catch sea bass? and keeping too much

[BigAl13]

yeah they were probably on food stamps

[Hotrod]

 

[Still Running]

Please don't feed the sea bass. They are wild life also and they can't get a job.

[Capt. Carl]

 

[Hotrod]

   you guys are too much