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Would you be ashamed to be on Food Stamps? Is it because of the stigma? No conservative need answer. We know, we know.

Posted - June 29, 2017

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  • 44178
    If I hadn't planned for my future goals...to take care of my family then yes, I would be. I understand that many people need them to feed their children, and many times the situation they are in makes it a requirement. I can give plenty of examples. We were on aid when I was growing up but it was food. My siblings and I didn't know we were poor and didn't care where our food came from.
      June 29, 2017 12:37 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    Great answer, my friend. 
      June 29, 2017 12:42 PM MDT
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  • 44178
    Grazi.
      June 29, 2017 12:46 PM MDT
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  • 79
    No one should be hungry in America. I'm all for the food stamps program. I oppose the easy abuse of it. Would I be ashamed? Maybe, a little. I would most likely live in the woods and live off the land instead.
      June 29, 2017 12:54 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    I don't think any shame need be applied, unless it is someone who is just using the system and is plain greedy and wants something for free.  There is so much money for food and there are so many lies about just how that works in the government, that I could care less what is spent.  We have A LOT OF MONEY and they want us to think they are using money they don't have.   They cannot spend it all.  But, that aside, no one should go hungry. No one needs to ever go hungry simply from what is thrown away.  The waste is the sin, not the masses who need Food Stamps.

    We all need to feel we are able to support ourselves.  We never need to feel ashamed because Joe Blow has his stupid nose in the air.  Judgmental people usually have their heads up their ......
      June 29, 2017 12:58 PM MDT
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  • If I fell on hard times, I would use the resource, if it meant my family going hungry. Would I be ashamed, more of a crush on my pride. I would work hard to get off the assistance.

    * is it "could care less" or "couldn't care less"? This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at June 29, 2017 10:24 PM MDT
      June 29, 2017 1:06 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    Either way I got you.   I think a lot of people are saying they are not ashamed, but want to  get off as soon as possible and be responsible if possible. 

    Cool beans, Travis.  I agree.
      June 29, 2017 10:25 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    No, I would not be ashamed.
      June 29, 2017 1:11 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    We are artists.  What care we for world views?

      June 29, 2017 1:13 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Hahahah Right arm sister. ;))))
      June 29, 2017 1:26 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    no, im getting them now cause of noone wanting to hire me, i dont care what people think
      June 29, 2017 1:27 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    I am very glad you are, Pearl.  When I needed them I was using them too. 
      June 29, 2017 10:26 PM MDT
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  • 6477
    I'd be ashamed ... personally, I know I would... I despise the job centre here in the uk... and having accompanied sons/ex's I just know I'd do anything to avoid it... and I think similar with food stamps or the equivalent here... and at the same time I've BEEN poor and I know that people who need them need them... no one, (usually) has food stamps by choice. so it's illogical to think of it as shameful or in any way anyone's fault...
      June 29, 2017 1:44 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    Well, thank you for your honesty and I feel you.  I do.
      June 29, 2017 10:26 PM MDT
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  • Yes. I have experienced this.
      June 29, 2017 8:26 PM MDT
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  • 13395
    In 1992 when my boozing became so out of control I could not hold a job so I applied for welfare (the dole) was easy to get at that time in British Columbia 'welcome join the club, just come in every month and get your check'. We got a rent allowance plus support money no food stamps. Seemed to be no stigma around here -in the city but probably more so in the rural areas. 
    I went off the dole in 2008 when I received an sizable inheritance. 
      June 29, 2017 9:52 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    I'm glad hard times are over.  I hope they are anyway for you.
      June 29, 2017 10:27 PM MDT
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  • 13395
    Sure was some ups and downs alright.  About 3 years ago I just seemed to lose interest in booze; thought of the stuff makes me feel nauseous now. Life is better. Lucky I still have good health. 
      June 29, 2017 10:35 PM MDT
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  • 380
    I'm a conservative who would not be ashamed if food stamps was my only option.
      July 3, 2017 6:49 PM MDT
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