Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Food Stamps Are Affordable; Corporate Welfare Is Not
http://smirkingchimp.com/thread/thom-hartmann/52550/food-stamps-are-affordable-corporate-welfare-is-notFood Stamps Are Affordable; Corporate Welfare Is Not
by Thom Hartmann | November 6, 2013 - 9:53am
~snip~
This past Friday, $5 billion was automatically slashed from the federal food stamps program, affecting the lives of 47 million Americans.
~snip~
What we really can't afford is doling out $100 billion each year to corporations that don't need it.
That's where the real outrage and the real news coverage should be.
It's time to bring an end to corporate welfare, and to use those dollars to help those Americans who need it the most.