There IS NO such thing as “free cheese” from DC. Utterly naive stories like this never discuss why there is “free cheese” and what it means for the states that take it.
Posted on 01/16/2024 4:48:10 AM PST by 11th_VA
Governors of 15 U.S. states are putting politics ahead of the needs of hungry children by opting out of a new federal food assistance program that launches this year, critics say.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the remaining 35 states, four Native American tribes and all five U.S. territories have signed up for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which will provide low-income families $40 a month for each child.
But Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont and Wyoming passed on the opportunity. Some described the program as a form of welfare and others claimed electronic benefit transfers, or EBTs, can be abused or squandered on unhealthy food.
Child nutrition advocates have been astonished by the disparagement of a program that will serve close to 21 million children and will supplement existing federal meals programs…
(Excerpt) Read more at baptistnews.com ...
“electronic benefit transfers, or EBTs, can be abused or squandered on unhealthy food.”
Anyone with eyes to see knows this from a simple trip to the grocery store.
It’s Federal $$, it will end up being used to feed & house illegals.
I don’t blame them...
The devil, and Deep State, are in the details.
Link above.
BTW, this is a permanent program.
Wanna bet the federal funding won’t be...
If I were a responsible state government, the info that link and the concern about continuing funding would have me saying Hell no.
Not just illegals.
A dependent class.
And the Deep State bureaucracy that benefits from continuing dependency.
It’s how you buy the votes.
I’m OK with summer food program as long as it includes a commensurate decline in welfare payments. Otherwise, feed your own kids
$40 a month per child? Wonder what the bureaucratic costs are?
“and will supplement existing federal meals programs…”
And State, City, Church and School programs.
Lack of personal responsibility towards their children is encouraged by the Fascist / socialist in DC. It’s all about dependency. Sickening.
The job of caring for the poor and feeding the hungry is the church’s not the government’s.
The government is only doing it to buy votes and keep people on the plantation. The masses are easier to control when the government controls access to food, housing, medical care, and transportation.
Teach a man to fish and...
Oh nevermind.
The bureaucrats will benefit far, far more than the people they purport to serve.
And a government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take it all away.
Funny how so many folks never seem to get that last part...
Until it’s too late.
Feed your own damn kids.
FINALLY!!!
It’s a GREAT start!
“ Governors of 15 U.S. states are putting politics ahead of the needs of hungry children…”
…I stopped there. Feed your own f’n kids. Stop procreating. Get a better job. Use a condom. Be a homo. So many choices.
There IS NO such thing as “free cheese” from DC. Utterly naive stories like this never discuss why there is “free cheese” and what it means for the states that take it.
“Probably don’t want to attract illegals and deadbeats. Baptist news should read the Apostle Paul’s requirements of widows to get aid”
1. **Widows Indeed**: Paul distinguishes between “widows indeed” and other widows. Widows indeed are those who are truly alone and in need of support, having no family members to care for them.
2. **Family Responsibility**: Paul emphasizes that the primary responsibility for caring for widows lies with their own family members, particularly children and grandchildren. He states that widows should first be supported by their own family if they are able.
3. **Qualifications for Widows Supported by the Church**:
- The widow should be at least sixty years old.
- She should have been the wife of one man, indicating faithfulness in her marriage.
- She should be known for good works, such as raising children, showing hospitality, and serving the saints.
- She should not be a gossiper or busybody.
4. **Avoidance of Idleness**: Paul advises that younger widows should not be included in the list of widows supported by the church, as they may be tempted to lead an idle and irresponsible life. Instead, he encourages them to remarry and manage their households.
5. **Spiritual Commitment**: Widows supported by the church should be committed to prayer and service to God.
6. **Assistance Provided with Caution**: The church should provide support for widows, but they should be careful not to support those who do not meet the criteria or who have family members capable of caring for them.
Paul’s guidance in 1 Timothy 5:3-16 reflects the early Christian community’s approach to caring for widows and emphasizes the importance of family responsibility and support for those who are truly in need.
Yep…good old vote buying when “Trump is Hitler” fails to work.
* student loan “forgiveness”
* dope
* drain the SPR
* free food
I don’t blame them. The ignorant Commie RATS have dragged those people into America. It’s not the taxpayer’s job to feed them. The Dung Beetle Party turd rollers need to open their wallets and feed THEIR new voters.
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