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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf the GOP won't give the down-and-out some hope, what are they willing to give them?
A lawmaker in N.C. wants to make it illegal for stores to sell lottery tickets to people on welfare or in bankruptcy.
We cant help pointing out a few things. First, how are those ticket vendors supposed to figure out who is on welfare or in bankruptcy? (Maybe Jan Brewer, the infamous papers, please governor of Arizona, is faxing over some suggestions?)
Second, arent most Republicans against giving the poor that welfare money in the first place? When they buy lottery tickets, theyre handing the money directly back to the government. Youd think that would thrill conservatives! And its not even called a tax!
Lastly and heres the one that galls us most is that statement by Rep. Stam: the poor should be using welfare money for only the barest of necessities. What could be more of a necessity than hope?
Second, arent most Republicans against giving the poor that welfare money in the first place? When they buy lottery tickets, theyre handing the money directly back to the government. Youd think that would thrill conservatives! And its not even called a tax!
Lastly and heres the one that galls us most is that statement by Rep. Stam: the poor should be using welfare money for only the barest of necessities. What could be more of a necessity than hope?
So an outside poll is asking, if the GOP won't let them have hope, what will they give them?
- Michele Bachmann's recipe for Spotted Owl Fricassee?
- A Subscription to "Make Your Car a Dreamhome"?
- A hall pass and a Bushmaster?
What do you think is up their sleeves?
Source: http://lesterandcharlie.com/2013/01/31/keep-hope-alive/
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If the GOP won't give the down-and-out some hope, what are they willing to give them? (Original Post)
bondwooley
Feb 2013
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scrubthedata
(382 posts)1. Their favorite vegetable: Ketchup. nt
Initech
(100,097 posts)2. Don't forget pizza!
fayhunter
(221 posts)3. Green eggs and ham. nt