Had an interesting conversation yesterday where the two of us described how many ‘government programs, tax reduction incentives and outright giveaways’ various wealthy folks we’ve known have taken excessive advantage of… Programs average folks don’t have the resources to qualify for, let alone the knowledge of their existence. Yet, these wealthy greedy Republican bastards fight tirelessly to cut aid to ‘those beneath them,’ while they support their party or run for office..

It’s like every legislative bill includes a ‘balanced benefit’ for both the rich & poor -- but whenever funding is cut or ‘welfare’ is reduced - it’s the little peoples programs that are cut … as the wealthy grin on their way to the bank.. Vote Democrat ~

Corporate welfare costs more than all the public assistance programs combined.

I notice the cons aren't trying to defend. They stick their heads up their asses and whine that they are the ones needing more. And to get votes from the same people who suffer all they need to do is shout: snowflakes; commie socialists; godless heathens; druggies; lazy; not white (although most are); abortion; guns - which really makes no sense.

I think most people receiving food stamps DO work.

Think of it as funding a corporation because they don't pay their employees a living wage.

Many military families also qualify for food stamps. That is insane. How does that make any sense?

I don't even look to see if someone is using an EBT card or regular debit/credit card.

It is really none of my business. People thinking they have a right to judge what someone has in their grocery cart sicken me.

As G. Carlin said: the corrupt ruling class are members of a very exclusive club & we'll never be in it.

I think we’re in for a big shake up as the tail end of the baby boom gets into retirement age, but has inadequate savings.