Tech Problems Stop Food Stamp Purchases, Bridge Card Users ‘Out Of Luck’

CBS Detroit ^ | October 12, 2013

[Oldeconomybuyer]

DETROIT - Michigan residents in a federal food program are being denied purchases with their debit-style cards because of technical problems.

A woman from Fenton, who asked not to be identified, spoke with WWJ about her experience.

“I’ve been in two different stores and in both stores, I was told that food stamps could not be authorized so I was not able to make a purchase. I’m absolutely outraged and furious,” she said. “Today is Saturday, my only day off to go grocery shopping for my children and I’m very, very angry that this has happened.”

Officials said they’re not sure when the system will be back up and running.

[Wife of D28Man]

You’re gonna LOVE Obamacare, honey.

[dynoman]

She could get a job.

[al baby]

Must be true, third thread about it

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Well, “Woman from Fenton,” I’m also “very, very angry that this has happened.” Only I’m upset that the nation has lost its can-do spirit, I’m angry that so many of you are addicted to the federal teat, and I’m especially angry that you seem incapable of dealing with this small set-back.

[Errant]

“Tech Problem” my butt... This was a message - the Chicago way.

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[FlJoePa]

If it’s her only “day off”, then she must have some sort of job. If she has some sort of job, why am I paying for her food? I’d collect aluminum cans before I allow someone to pay for MY food. Of course, I’m not “woman from Fenton”. I have some self respect.

[Conservative4Ever]

Or domestic bliss at her local fema camp. Ain't communism great :-)

[GreyFriar]

Just waiting for the lack of EBC riots to begin.

[SharpRightTurn]

“I was told that food stamps could not be authorized so I was not able to make a purchase. I’m absolutely outraged and furious,” she said. “Today is Saturday, my only day off to go grocery shopping for my children and I’m very, very angry that this has happened.””

I’m very, very angry I have to pay for your food.

[mdittmar]

There was a time when people were embarrassed to have to use food stamps,now they are “absolutely outraged and furious” when they can’t.

[SharpRightTurn]

“Bridge card users”

Cards you show so you don’t have to pay a toll to cross the bridge?

Users get free cards to play bridge with?

What are bridge cards?

There are so many hand-out, give-away programs it’s impossible to keep up with them all.

[freekitty]

ROTFLOL..... Already experiencing being a slave.

[boop]

She works 6 days a week and can't afford FOOD? What kind of full-time work could she be doing that would pay so low?

Even at minimum wage, that can't be right.

[seeker41]

Bammy says, “hey no nads Boner, if I dont get my way you will be sorry. I’ll show you what’s coming down the pike and it will be all you pubies fault. What, dont believe me just wait....I’ll show you!!!!

[Cementjungle]

What are bridge cards?

They provide funds to help bridge the gap when you're not able to deal with things for yourself. Generally, that's from the day of their birth through the day of their death (or a bit longer probably).

[LostInBayport]

What are bridge cards?

Cards that let you cross the bridge into Free Grocery Land. Lobster tails, malt liquor and Jimmy Dean croissants by the cart load! Just avoid the peasants like me who shop with a basket and not a cart.

[dennisw]

EBT  $00.00