Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 What a dumb bitch... Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., received pushback Thursday after claiming her family "might've just starved" had the Trump administration's tightened requirements for food stamp recipients been in place when her father died in 2008. Critics claimed the freshman congresswoman misrepresented the new rule, pointing out that it applies only to childless, able-bodied adults under 50. The Agriculture Department (USDA) finalized the first of three proposed rules targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Program, known as SNAP. The plan announced Wednesday will limit states from exempting work-eligible adults from having to maintain steady employment in order to receive benefits. Ocasio-Cortez, 30, responded to the announcement on Twitter on Thursday: “My family relied on food stamps (EBT) when my dad died at 48. I was a student. If this happened then, we might’ve just starved. Now, many people will,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “It’s shameful how the GOP works overtime to create freebies for the rich while dissolving lifelines of those who need it most.” The New York Democrat was 19 and about to begin her sophomore year at Boston University when her father, Sergio Ocasio, died of lung cancer. It is likely her mother still would have claimed her as a dependent at that time. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative Washington-based think tank, challenged the “Squad” member’s claim, writing: “The rule applies to able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who do not have dependents. The rule wouldn’t apply to parents with minor children, the elderly, or disabled people.” Several Twitter users also slammed the New York Democrat for spreading “Fake News” online by implying the new rule prevents children from receiving benefits. Some users also pointed out that able-bodied adults between ages 18 and 49 without dependents can still qualify for food stamps if they train or work a minimum of 20 hours a week. “Create 'freebies' for the rich @AOC? You and your radical, socialist crew believe the Forgotten men and women, every day middle-class Americans are the 'rich'. Tax relief for hard working Americans is hardly a 'freebie,' Catalina Lauf, a Republican candidate seeking a U.S. House seat from Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, wrote in response to Ocasio-Cortez’s tweet. Lauf -- the 26-year-old daughter of a small-business owner and a legal immigrant from Guatemala – has been billed by some as the Republican counterweight to Ocasio-Cortez. SNAP feeds more than 36 million people. Under current rules, work-eligible able-bodied adults without dependents and between the ages of 18 and 49 can receive only three months of SNAP benefits in a three-year period if they don’t meet the 20-hour work requirement. The new rule, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, imposes stricter criteria for states to meet in order to issue waivers. Under the plan, states can only issue waivers if a city or county has an unemployment rate of 6 percent or higher. The waivers will be good for one year and will require the governor to support the request. The USDA estimates the change would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for roughly 688,000 SNAP recipients. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the rule will help move people “from welfare to work.” “We’re taking action to reform our SNAP program in order to restore the dignity of work to a sizable segment of our population and be respectful of the taxpayers who fund the program,” Perdue told reporters Wednesday. “Americans are generous people who believe it is their responsibility to help their fellow citizens when they encounter a difficult stretch. That’s the commitment behind SNAP, but, like other welfare programs, it was never intended to be a way of life.” Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said the plan will only serve to punish workers whose jobs are seasonal or unreliable. She is the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry. “This administration is out of touch with families who are struggling to make ends meet by working seasonal jobs or part-time jobs with unreliable hours,” Stabenow said, according to The Associated Press. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., also blasted the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce public benefits, saying: “Instead of combating food insecurity for millions, connecting workers to good-paying jobs or addressing income inequality, the administration is inflicting their draconian rule on millions of Americans across the nation who face the highest barriers to employment and economic stability.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-ocasio-cortez-misrepresents-trump-food-stamp-rule-family-starved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Another thread about it....wow Dopo you must really be working yourself over this morning. Edited December 6, 2019 by Jimmy Snacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Another thread about it....wow Dopo you must really be working yourself over this morning. care to comment on the article? All you do is insult GFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, Pete said: care to comment on the article? All you do is insult GFY All you deserve is insults now go fuck yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: All you deserve is insults now go fuck yourself. youre so high and mighty.. LMAO Fuckin low life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Pete said: youre so high and mighty.. LMAO Fuckin low life Lowlifes cheer for Americans going hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Lowlifes cheer for Americans going hungry. ok mr drama.. you're as bad as AOC.. Edited December 6, 2019 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, Pete said: ok mr drama.. you're as bad as AOC.. No drama...own your words pussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Careful Irv Pouts will start crying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pete said: Careful Irv Pouts will start crying Pffftt...you probably take money out of the red kettles at the grocery store you miserable miserly pos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Pffftt...you probably take money out of the red kettles at the grocery store you miserable miserly pos. yup that's exactly what I do.. You are one twisted mother fucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: All you deserve is insults now go fuck yourself. so ya got nothing again then ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Lowlifes cheer for Americans going hungry. shut the fuck up even you know that is total bullshit . in 08 vitualy all restrictions were pulled from snap resulting in about 20million people getting bennifits. let's not forget no one us,starving in 5his countery every school system has a year round lunch program most county's have a food bank and most of those are very well stocked mostly by evil corporations. heat string bullshit of the highest order 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 just looked the pre oboma farm bill was about 100 billion the oboma 08 farm bill was 288 billion of that about 80 percent is food stamps . again proving my point about cunts like you crying about spending then as soon as any one cuts even a sliver of it away to you cry . even though the spending is still way higher that it was even just 10 yrs ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 58 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Pffftt...you probably take money out of the red kettles at the grocery store you miserable miserly pos. miserly pos lmfao snowrider levels of self awareness right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I deliver to people like this all day long. Ain't worked in years, house looks like shit, and always getting shit the fist week of the month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Snake said: I deliver to people like this all day long. Ain't worked in years, house looks like shit, and always getting shit the fist week of the month. Be kinda cool if we could incentivize people to work and not sit on the couch all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, Edmo said: Be kinda cool if we could incentivize people to work and not sit on the couch all day. trump is trying this method with cutting SNAP. But pouty thinks they are entitled to it and feels bad for these people Poor lay abouts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Snake said: I deliver to people like this all day long. Ain't worked in years, house looks like shit, and always getting shit the fist week of the month. well we had to pass a law for that it would be wrong to tell people they can only buy food with there food stamps /ebt card it is there money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, Pete said: trump is trying this method with cutting SNAP. But pouty thinks they are entitled to it and feels bad for these people Poor lay abouts yeah that poor under 50 able body childless group . lmfao if any one needs a hand out . again proves my point about even the most miniscule cut she will bitch till high heaven with fake tears to boot . next thread bitch about spending 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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