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synni

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5. I live in one of those states, and I'm on SNAP

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 06:53 PM

Apr 26

I don't buy junk food, but I still worry, because I live in an area that's only served by a Dollar General, and I don't drive. I'm screwed if they ban TV dinners.

What's really sickening is that I only get about $36 per week, anyway. Don't spend it all in one place!

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Four puke governors want people to think they actually care about the health [View all] niyad Apr 26 OP

So the kids living on SNAP will be the only ones at the lunch table without dessert. SheltieLover Apr 26 #1

Exactly! niyad Apr 26 #2

Meanwhile, those making this rule stuff their fugly mugs with whatever they like. SheltieLover Apr 26 #3

So very true. niyad Apr 26 #4

This really bothers me. SheltieLover Apr 26 #7

I live in one of those states, and I'm on SNAP synni Apr 26 #5

The total lack of awareness from so many about the realities faced by niyad Apr 26 #6

The comfort of the rich require an ample supply of the poor. Voltaire Ping Tung Sunday #8

Exactly. niyad Sunday #9