Kennedy 0 #26 January 23, 2014 Real question: why is any benefit in this area of tax funded assistance able to be turned into cash? Why not prevent cash withdrawal from all these sorts if programs? I'm not saying remove benefits or don't, but why not keep them on the card?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #27 January 23, 2014 KennedyReal question: why is any benefit in this area of tax funded assistance able to be turned into cash? Why not prevent cash withdrawal from all these sorts if programs? I'm not saying remove benefits or don't, but why not keep them on the card? Real answer: It is a cash benefit (for the ones I am talking about). What difference does it make if the cash is in actual physical cash or in "0" and "1"s on a plastic card? There is no requirement for how it is spent. There are times in life when it is more convenient to deal in cash and other times when it is more convenient to deal in plastic. That continues to be the case with cash benefits just as it is for you and me. I am paying a co-worker today for some girl scout cookies. Since she doesn't have a card reader I am paying her in cash. If people get cash benefits are they not allowed to buy girl scout cookies? Even if their own child is selling them?"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,548 #28 January 23, 2014 QuoteThe ultimate story on the story is that if we (I) donate a warm blanket, a couple of cans of tuna, and a winter coat to someone who's homeless, cold, and hungry, I'm either freeing up their limited disposable cash to buy candy, alcohol, and pot... or maybe I'm just helping them not be as cold, homeless, and hungry. Will a couple of idiots out of a thousand people be complete dicks and buy hookers and blow? I guess. I guess I'll use that as an excuse not to help anyone. Not. This. Anyone here who, when short of cash, wouldn't tell the waitress that she undercharged; who didn't try to talk their way out of the speeding ticket; who wouldn't turn the $5 bill that they found at a skate rink into security; etc. etc. etc. You're not that different from "them." Maybe it's not with tax dollars, maybe the amount isn't the same. But the concept is. It's wrong; there's a line where it becomes important (no one can object to just picking up a penny; everyone hopes that a wallet is turned in), but no one is perfect in every way. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #29 January 23, 2014 RonD1120Just another phase of fundamentally changing America. Or, as I see it, signs of the times known as the last days. How long have they been saying that now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #30 January 23, 2014 KennedyReal question: why is any benefit in this area of tax funded assistance able to be turned into cash? Why not prevent cash withdrawal from all these sorts if programs? I'm not saying remove benefits or don't, but why not keep them on the card? Refer to post #11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #31 January 23, 2014 jclalor***Just another phase of fundamentally changing America. Or, as I see it, signs of the times known as the last days. How long have they been saying that now? It's a slow process.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #33 January 23, 2014 jclalor***Just another phase of fundamentally changing America. Or, as I see it, signs of the times known as the last days. How long have they been saying that now? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #34 January 23, 2014 jclalor***Just another phase of fundamentally changing America. Or, as I see it, signs of the times known as the last days. How long have they been saying that now? First part, since about 2007. Second part, a little more than 150 years. Obviously, we are getting closer.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #35 January 23, 2014 QuoteObviously, we are getting closer. And if I were to stand up from my desk in Akron, Oh and walk 1 step west, I'd obviously be getting closer to the Pacific ocean.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #36 January 23, 2014 labrysQuoteObviously, we are getting closer. And if I were to stand up from my desk in Akron, Oh and walk 1 step west, I'd obviously be getting closer to the Pacific ocean. He'll, for that matter you take one step east. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #37 January 23, 2014 RonD1120******Just another phase of fundamentally changing America. Or, as I see it, signs of the times known as the last days. How long have they been saying that now? First part, since about 2007. Second part, a little more than 150 years. Obviously, we are getting closer. 150 years? Paul was saying the same thing 40 CE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,080 #38 January 23, 2014 >First part, since about 2007. Second part, a little more than 150 years. Obviously, we are getting closer. True. We can pretty much guarantee that within about 8 billion years we will see the end of life on Earth. We get a little closer every day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #39 January 24, 2014 billvon>First part, since about 2007. Second part, a little more than 150 years. Obviously, we are getting closer. True. We can pretty much guarantee that within about 8 billion years we will see the end of life on Earth. We get a little closer every day. It takes faith.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #40 January 24, 2014 billvon>First part, since about 2007. Second part, a little more than 150 years. Obviously, we are getting closer. True. We can pretty much guarantee that within about 8 billion years we will see the end of life on Earth. We get a little closer every day. I'd also venture that the end of all life on earth has sweet FA to do with who is in the white house today (unless of course he decides to press the big red "nukular" button.) despite ron's dire predictions.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #41 January 24, 2014 QuoteIt takes faith. You honestly think that Jesus wouldn't disapprove of sitting on a mountain side rubbing your hands together and waiting for the end of the world while you stuff yourself on buttered popcorn? ETA: I mean, God told me that Jesus was going to be over here in the trenches fighting the good fight, not hiding in an enclave stroking a cat while he waited for total annihilation and passed judgement on others. God didn't *really* tell me that, BTWOwned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,080 #42 January 24, 2014 >It takes faith. Hmm. I wonder if Howard Camping still has faith in his end of the world predictions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #43 January 24, 2014 QuoteHmm. I wonder if Howard Camping still has faith in his end of the world predictions? I think you mean Harold... my guess is that we haven't heard anything from him lately because he was the *only* one who survived the "spiritual" apocalypse and departed the planet on game day.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #44 January 24, 2014 labrysQuoteHmm. I wonder if Howard Camping still has faith in his end of the world predictions? I think you mean Harold... my guess is that we haven't heard anything from him lately because he was the *only* one who survived the "spiritual" apocalypse and departed the planet on game day. There may be another reason. http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/17/radio-preacher-who-predicted-doomsday-dies/comment-page-17/Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #45 January 24, 2014 QuoteThere may be another reason. Oh sure... deny that "stealth rapture" is a real thingOwned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #46 January 24, 2014 labrys Quote There may be another reason. Oh sure... deny that "stealth rapture" is a real thing Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,080 #47 January 24, 2014 >You honestly think that Jesus wouldn't disapprove of sitting on a mountain side rubbing >your hands together and waiting for the end of the world while you stuff yourself on >buttered popcorn? Oh, there are a lot of people out there who think that Jesus would be gleeful over cutting welfare for the poor, kicking out illegal immigrants and reducing taxes on the rich. "No, he said the poor would always be stiffing us. Sermon on the what? That must have been his brother Haysus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #48 January 24, 2014 What were we talking about again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #49 January 24, 2014 JohnnyMarkoWhat were we talking about again? I think we're talking about the sun burning out, but I'm not sure. In the words of the philosopher R.E.M, "It's the end of the world as we know it."I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #50 January 24, 2014 davjohns***What were we talking about again? I think we're talking about the sun burning out, but I'm not sure. In the words of the philosopher R.E.M, "It's the end of the world as we know it." Hey, I feel fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
