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Originally Posted by Liliana
You don't know where those people got the clothes they're wearing so don't be so quick to judge them. Somebody got through the loops. For the average welfare is extremely difficult to get on. For you to suggest that people are "living off" the system is a joke.
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No, it's not a joke in the least bit. I'm not judging anyone dear, just making educated observations. I very well know the difference between name brand bargain clothes bought at department stores and a Prada hobo bag; or the difference between someone who does their nails at home and the look of a $120 dollar mani-pedi. I know very well how much cars and stereo systems cost as well, are you going to tell me they got their fully customized escalade or impala with the nice rims by not cheating the system either? No. Now, I make damned good money and manage it pretty well but still can't afford the luxuries that seem to be common place among gov scam artists. Why? Because I have to pay rent, water, gas, garbage, cable, phone, internet, netflix, gamefly, xbox online, car note, buy food, and have 2 kids.
Now don't get me wrong, there are people who genuinely NEED the help, and for those I'm thankful the system exists. No child in the US should go hungry because of a lazy mom. The reality of the matter persists though, the vast majority of recipients are living far beyond their means because it's easy. I've done the research and read the rules, they check financial records as far as assets; as long as they don't produce a paper trail they are unchecked. Why do you think it's such a problem? It's not because the stats are doctored, no, countless thousands are making enough cash on the side to more than support themselves and still leeching off the government. Cause hey, whats it matter, its just the economy.. The country's livelihood.. Not that my kids still have to live here after it's all shot to hell or anything.
The sad part is that more commonly, those who really need it are too proud or ashamed to take it. It's the shameless, entitled, greedy slobs who feel it's ok to take a handout even though they are banking who are eating up the resources. I say drug testing across the board and stricter rules on what can be purchased with food stamps. If I'm paying taxes out of money I could really just not report so that some kid can stay fed the least they can do is make it so mom can't buy garbage. The job training idea is wonderful. How about encouraging, or hell, requiring birth control? (Yeah yeah I know the constitutional issues involved) Women are popping out babies BECAUSE of the benefits; having snotty heathens running around is a pretty lucrative business.
Another Welfare Scam..
