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re: Trump administration proposes sending food directly to low-income families
Posted on 2/12/18 at 3:59 pm to The Spleen
Posted on 2/12/18 at 3:59 pm to The Spleen
quote:
The fraud doesn't really occur with teh end users, it occurs with vendors that accept EBT cards. That's where the crack down should focus, but the poor are the lower hanging fruit.
so its Rouses's fault that LaToddrick is buying crab legs with his EBT card and selling the balance to his cousin for 50 cents cash on the dollar?
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Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:00 pm to The Spleen
quote:
The fraud doesn't really occur with teh end users, it occurs with vendors that accept EBT cards. That's where the crack down should focus, but the poor are the lower hanging fruit.
It isn't just the fraud, though. The program doesn't work. People that get EBT cards will buy good stuff or not cheat or whatever. Some of those folks will then use their own money to buy booze or whatever. So it basically subsidizes some of those poor choices even when so-called fraud isn't occurring. It's very similar to the "no federal dollars go to abortion" thing the government tries to pull. They still "go to" abortions because PP doesn't have to pay the rent with its abortion money.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:01 pm to MSMHater
quote:right. people would be so fricking pissed if this happened
75% of the time I offer food (instead of $) to the begging homeless guy, I get an eat shite look.
I bet the results here are similar.
But frick em. You should get the bare minimum
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:01 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
While I love this idea, it will never happen.
There is no way in hell democrats will allow this to pass. The EBT program as it exists now is too good of a tool to buy votes.
See: BamaAtl's response.
There is no way in hell democrats will allow this to pass. The EBT program as it exists now is too good of a tool to buy votes.
See: BamaAtl's response.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:01 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
’m good with this. Good policy if distribution costs don’t eat up savings from fraud.
Tie this in with amazon drone delivery (probably have to send armored cargo drones, but whatevs) and this could be a fantastic program.
This is compassionate conservatism. No more waitin for cards, No more transportation issues trying to get to stores and such. This is really a great idea.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:02 pm to Meauxjeaux
quote:
Tie this in with amazon drone delivery
I'm sure Trump is just chomping at the bit to further subsidize Bezos!
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:02 pm to Iosh
quote:
Taking advantage of the existing logistics chains of local grocery stores is always going to be cheaper than the federal government actually trying to create and operate a meal-delivery service from scratch.
The problem is assuming ahead of time that the government should be in the feeding business to begin with. If they must, then let's give them either a set list of items they can purchase for free or give them the things directly. Doesn't matter to me which.
Know how long you can feed your family on rice and beans? A long arse time.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:02 pm to Meauxjeaux
I was wondering how long until Amazon offers to do this for the government at a loss just to get the network up and running to monetize later. Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:03 pm to BamaAtl
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Guess Americans can starve so you can live out your ignorant Randian fantasies, eh?
LOL at you. I have never seen an EBT user that didn't have extra rolls or a muffin top much less that couldn't afford cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, liquor, beer, whine, zig zag wraps, razor blades, glass roses, chore boys, or lottery tickets.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:03 pm to BamaAtl
quote:Holy frick this bullshite, ok how many homeless families do you help out?
Account for a family without a stable address. Or a family that's effectively homeless. Or a family that has their 'food parcel' stolen from their doorstep. Or a package that's lost in the mail.
Guess Americans can starve so you can live out your ignorant Randian fantasies, eh?
Such bullshite.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:03 pm to Iosh
quote:
Taking advantage of the existing logistics chains of local grocery stores is always going to be cheaper than the federal government actually trying to create and operate a meal-delivery service from scratch.
This is perhaps the single dumbest thing I've ever read here.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:03 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
I was wondering how long until Amazon offers to do this for the government at a loss just to get the network up and running to monetize later.
I bet Bezos is on a plane to DC right now, tweaking the entire way
This post was edited on 2/12/18 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:03 pm to navy
If you do that, that's less EBT to buy beer and cigarettes, less EBT to sell $100.00 of EBT for $50.00 cash for cell phones, beer, cigarettes. I see it every day/week regularly. Also, they'll have less ribs, chicken at the deli, less pies,cakes, cookies, donuts, candy, cokes, and Little Debbie.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:05 pm to culsutiger
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This is perhaps the single dumbest thing I've ever read here.
Why?
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:05 pm to TupeloTiger
I, for one, think it is a good idea to incentivize people to work for their "want" foods. Give them "need" foods. You want barbecue, you can use your own money. It is a safety net. The whole dignity thing the left has superimposed on the process is horseshite.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:05 pm to Vacherie Saint
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so its Rouses's fault that LaToddrick is buying crab legs with his EBT card
How is that fraud or abuse?
quote:
selling the balance to his cousin for 50 cents cash on the dollar?
It's Rouse's fault if they accept an EBT payment from someone whose name is not on the card.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:05 pm to MSMHater
Yeah, I’m not sure I get that one either
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:06 pm to BamaAtl
So I'm putting you down for being against giving poor people food.
This post was edited on 2/12/18 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:07 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
I like it.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 4:07 pm to The Spleen
quote:
The fraud doesn't really occur with teh end users, it occurs with vendors that accept EBT cards. That's where the crack down should focus, but the poor are the lower hanging fruit.
Really? Every single time I buy boiled crawfish I'm approached by an EBT card holder asking if they buy my food if I will give them money.
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