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niyad

(123,526 posts)
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 06:11 PM Apr 26

Four puke governors want people to think they actually care about the health

of their citizens by controlling more and more of how SNAP benefits are used. Please notice that they don't care about the gmo stuff that is banned in civilized countries, that they don't care about the gutting of health and safety regulations and agencies. No, this all about control and punishment. And since they want to eliminate SNAP anyway, why bother? Please also note that no actual lists were provided to the public, and that there was a reference to "and other items". Does anybody remember that list a few years ago, from a WI idiot, that would have banned cheese? Wisconsin.

The sadly surprising thing to me when they do this is how many people jump on the bandwagon as though something good was being done. "unhealthy!" "poison!" "don't care about their kids!" And on. And on. Amazing how many people are happy with "big brother" when it aligns with their perspective. No taking into account about the legislative processes that abetted our less-than-optimally healthy food industries. No indication of any understanding about food deserts and lack of availability, and expense. No understanding of the intrusive and invasive processes for even getting SNAP, or how little many people actually get. .Nothing except "make them pay" because their choices and options do not agree with mine. We can't control the war machine, the extraction industries, big pharma, etc., etc., but we can control this group, and feel better about ourselves.

It is so very disheartening.

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Four puke governors want people to think they actually care about the health (Original Post) niyad Apr 26 OP
So the kids living on SNAP will be the only ones at the lunch table without dessert. SheltieLover Apr 26 #1
Exactly! niyad Apr 26 #2
Meanwhile, those making this rule stuff their fugly mugs with whatever they like. SheltieLover Apr 26 #3
So very true. niyad Apr 26 #4
This really bothers me. SheltieLover Apr 26 #7
I live in one of those states, and I'm on SNAP synni Apr 26 #5
The total lack of awareness from so many about the realities faced by niyad Apr 26 #6

SheltieLover

(67,233 posts)
1. So the kids living on SNAP will be the only ones at the lunch table without dessert.
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 06:18 PM
Apr 26

Patriarchy is so good at revictimizing victims.

Just spray pesticides on your food, eat it, shut up, and pay oodles for cancer treatment down the line.

synni

(311 posts)
5. I live in one of those states, and I'm on SNAP
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 06:53 PM
Apr 26

I don't buy junk food, but I still worry, because I live in an area that's only served by a Dollar General, and I don't drive. I'm screwed if they ban TV dinners.

What's really sickening is that I only get about $36 per week, anyway. Don't spend it all in one place!

niyad

(123,526 posts)
6. The total lack of awareness from so many about the realities faced by
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 07:29 PM
Apr 26

so many of our own people is discouraging, to say the least.

I know a number of people who receive even less in SNAP than you do. Thank Goddess that some of the food pantries are still operating, for the moment, anyway.

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