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Lynn's avatar

Why is it that any humanistic aid such as SNAP is scrutinized with demands for cuts, but increases to the military budget are rarely questioned. Democrats as well as Republicans seem to blindly go along with yearly increases. Insane.

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Salaam Bhatti's avatar

Amen, Lynn. As Tupac said, They got money for war but none to feed the poor.

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Lynn's avatar

Perfect!

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Randy Rosso's avatar

It's a reprehensible and diabolical plan, shifting SNAP benefit costs to states. But I am confused about one thing:

"That is why they want to roll this budget out after the 2028 Presidential election."

Don't they want to do this now? Are you hearing they don't plan to try cost-shifting until 2028? Or they're going to spread the costs over 10 years in budget math gimmickry?

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Salaam Bhatti's avatar

They want the 230B cut to take effect after the 2028 election or maybe even after midterms because they know they won't recover from this.

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Randy Rosso's avatar

I see, so they want to pass the legislation now, to take effect after 2026 or 2028. Cowards.

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Zoey O’Leary Goetsch's avatar

In this economy, Snap is groceries for maybe 1-2 weeks. Before price hikes it lasted 3 weeks. Have you seen the grocery prices lately? Apples are $7.99 a bag, only a discount store sells chicken under $8. Good luck buying berries or cheese that is easily $7.99 “on sale”. Eggs are still in shortages at $6 to $8.99 at Sprouts or even 7.99 for 12 Grocery Outlet. At Safeway meat is over $12-$24 and seafood is $17.50 and up (pre-frozen). Last night had berries I got for $3.99 had black mold. Nuts are $12.99 a bag. Soup at discount stores is $3.79 a can, normally over $6.99 a can. Almond milk averages $4.99 and yogurt $7.99. Let’s be real!

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Sandra Mullins's avatar

Very clear explanation, especially the part about delaying the implementation until after 2026 or 2028. We should remember that most people receiving SNAP benefits are working people who are in low wage jobs. As the Trump Administration is sending all the responsibilities for healthcare and food supplements back to states, why do citizens have to pay federal income taxes for military parades and flying Trump and his entourage back and forth to Mar-A-Lago?

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Claire Davis's avatar

Thank you, Salaam, for writing such an accessible and well-explained piece on this extremely important topic. I usually struggle to comprehend governmental policies, etc. but you laid everything out so clearly and the picture of the bunny really helped 🐰😆 If more published articles covering dense topics would include cute animal photos as rewards for comprehending various aspects of the material, I would probably understand a lot more haha

Anyhow, thank you again, and I will absolutely be reaching out to representatives regarding SNAP!

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Frank's avatar

The senile guy you voted for prioritized illegal aliens over American citizens. Illegals received social security benefits, food stamps, housing allotment, and free medical care. Americans got nothing.

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William Jones's avatar

Bullshit frank. You just spew nonsense, just like the effluent flowing from Trump. Tell me, how do you function as an anencephalic?

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Sandra Nicht's avatar

thank you...

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Frank's avatar

LOL have you heard about illegal alien gang bangers that murder and rape Americans? Does the name Laken Riley ring a bell?

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Sandra Nicht's avatar

Have you heard of Abrego Garcia? The LEGAL resident who was kidnapped off the street, sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador, who the administration ADMITTED was sent there “by mistake” and refuses to bring him back but somehow managed to bring back convicted rapist Andrew Tate?

Have you heard of Donald Trump, a 34 count convicted felon and adjudicated sexual predator?

Did you know that the GOP has MANY child predators in their ranks? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

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Jessie Kerr Petersen's avatar

Learned a new word, thanks!

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Frank's avatar

LOL on your next visit to the ER, you might get to meet an illegal alien with tuberculosis. Have fun with that. Be sure to send your medical bills to Joey - he will happily pay them.

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Sandra Nicht's avatar

On your next visit to Texas be sure to visit the town with the measles outbreak.

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Singfromthesoul's avatar

If you live in a RED state Frank, you're gonna feel it worse there! He will kill off his own constituents bc there are more of them on benefits

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Bridget Collins's avatar

Back on Earth One, none of that is true.

So do you have a source or did you just make it up?

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Frank's avatar

Here is straight from the social security admin last year telling illegals how they can get SSI. No doubt Trump will close that loophole right away.

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Bridget Collins's avatar

Did you mean to attach a link?

Because I'm afraid your word alone is not an authorized or credible source.

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Frank's avatar

LOL still think "none of that is true"?

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Frank's avatar

Here you can watch Tren de Aragua gangbangers taking over apartment buildings in Aurora, Colorado. Of course, they are among the millions of illegals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JbIt11fdf4

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Bridget Collins's avatar

BTW, Frank, I'm sorry you're being scammed and scared by your own party.

You should learn to fight misinformation.

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Frank's avatar

You mean the pictures of the gangbangers walking around with their guns out didn’t phase you? If didn’t phase the colorado governor either - he called it a “figment of the imagination”.

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Frank's avatar

That guy is out of his mind. Just wait till one of the gangbangers show up at HIS door, and demand “rent” money. There were also reports of the gangbangers extorting truck drivers at a truck stop in Aurora, demanding $50. Drivers that refused had the air let out of all of their tires.

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Bridget Collins's avatar

Good Lord.

Are you telling me you don't understand the difference between resident aliens and illegal immigrants?

You don't understand that foreigners get visas and work permits LEGALLY?

Did you even read your own link?

You are currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or you are an honorably discharged veteran and your discharge is not because you are a noncitizen. This condition may also apply if you are the spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent child of certain U.S. military personnel.

Try again.

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