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specklebang · May 31, 2013

I never assumed you ever take me seriously. I can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. My posts are entirely for my own benefit, to assure myself this isn't all just one long nightmare or hallucination.

sangha said:
Would it make you feel better if I told you that I never take you seriously?

and to think that you said I have no sense of humor....why, I never!!

ELNOR said:
actually he's one of my favorite posters. He has gift for humorous turn of phrases. But I've noticed he turns it off as quickly as turning it on. OscarB is funny too. Really enjoy his. I enjoy yours too, you seem to be well informed and intelligent as many here are. Have a good weekend. Gotta fire that grill up before the rain returns

AlabamaPaul · May 31, 2013

Fishstyx said:
The purpose of public assistance to ensure someone doesn't go hungry. Humiliation shouldn't even be concern with those who administer the program. The EBT card system has allowed what should be a program to help those in need into a joke that is soaked in fraud. The moron who resides as the Mass Governor had the nerve to complain when there was legislation being discussed to restrict where EBT cards can be used. Places like nail salons and the like. The tool had the nerve to actually, "They should be allowed there, what if the benefits recipient has a job interview."

But I'll agree to forgo the food stamps altogether if they bring back state run pantry that those on assistance can pick their weekly sustenance. That way you ensure they're getting the required nutrition.

What was picked up would just be sold or traded as the practice is now...

sangha · May 31, 2013

AlabamaPaul said:
What was picked up would just be sold or traded as the practice is now...

Goods which nearly anyone could pick up for free would not have much market value on the street

Fishstyx · May 31, 2013

AlabamaPaul said:
What was picked up would just be sold or traded as the practice is now...

Well, I can live with that. It certainly would make the fraud more difficult and honestly, how much is someone really gonna get for a sack of potatoes or beans or some can goods? I'm not talking about handing our filets and lobsters but basic sustenance.

sangha · May 31, 2013

Fishstyx said:
Well, I can live with that. It certainly would make the fraud more difficult and honestly, how much is someone really gonna get for a sack of potatoes or beans or some can goods? I'm not talking about handing our filets and lobsters but basic sustenance.

Don't you remember the massive black market for government cheese?

ELNOR · May 31, 2013

specklebang said:
Honestly, did you take me seriously? Did you see a personal attack? Like, don't you people have any sense of humor?

I';m quite capable of being insulting. In fact, I'm very good at it. I don't do it because I believe in civil discourse. I'm perplexed that this wasn't obvious. When somebody notes your avatar is not wearing a shirt - you're supposed to realize that this is hardly a real attack. Or do you view "hogwash" as a genuine insult?

Tetchy? Well, I'll be hornswoggled.

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I'm sorry. But the downside to text is it is sometime difficult to detect tone. Actually I like reading your posts because of your humor. Plus you're a cat person so you couldn't be all that bad Carry on lol.

ELNOR · May 31, 2013

AlabamaPaul said:
What was picked up would just be sold or traded as the practice is now...

Ya know, the sad truth is no matter what good thing the world offers there will be idiots out there misusing and abusing it. We can only hope to keep it to a minimum.

Fishstyx · May 31, 2013

ELNOR said:
Ya know, the sad truth is no matter what good thing the world offers there will be idiots out there misusing and abusing it. We can only hope to keep it to a minimum.

No, you don't "hope." You implement a system that makes abuse difficult and severely punish those that do.

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