Yeah, but the middle class is comfortable enough that they don't see a need to rise up and risk losing what they do have and becoming one of the dirt poor.
If it wasn't so expensive, I'd agree, but the number of folks getting food stamps keeps going up as big corporations drive smaller businesses under, and then the big corps cut employee ranks, raising unemployment and there are so many unemployed that people are having a harder and harder time finding a job in a country where wages are effectively plummeting as jobs that pay enough to support a family go bye-bye and cost of living keeps on climbing...
Something has to change, personally I'd like the see the bottom of the ladder take up torches and pitchforks and storm the top of the ladder, but those in the middle class will make the easier targets for them...
Well, it obviously wasn't a comprehensive list, but water (plain gallon jug water, not Evian or the overpriced like) would be included, but not soda or the high sugar or "specialized" beverages like Red Bull, Monster, etc.
Considering they aren't paying for the food, they have NO real right to complain. The other option is to end food stamps altogether. Then what will they do?
And how are you going to fix that? LESS automation? Not to mention the world market, where in other countries labor is pennies on the dollar compared to the US.
The problem can't be fixed without altering human nature.
Under no sensible system should fewer than 1% of the population own and control 95%+ of the wealth...
The cheese in the 80's was good. We had an elderly neighbor who was lactose intolerant and we bought the cheese off her. Made better grilled cheese than Velveeta... The stuff nowadays, not so much. (We had an elderly neighbor recently, same deal, but the cheese was...meh)
...from a "Dollar amount" to specifics foods or types of food. No $$$, just "Bag of apples/fruit", "Vegetables", "Loaf of Bread", "Milk", "Orange/Apple Juice", etc.
Perhaps have specific Food Stamp distribution centers instead of just about any old store accepting them. Take out the choice and lower the direct fraud (once they get the food from the program, there's not much you can do to stop them selling it if they choose, unless we just set up meal kitchens instead of food stamp, although that has it's appeal as well.)
Aw come-on, everything is labelled these days in Metric and English, so Americans are slowly waking up to it. And besides, Slashdot is supposed where the smart and scientific types hang out, and that's almost all done in metric these days anymore
I think an idiot thinking a doctor who wants more information about a patient he's trying to treat is in the wrong to be much more telling about you. Let me guess, you're an ambulance chasing lawyer who loves raping doctors who've done nothing wrong just to line your own pockets...
The story doesn't say what the search line was. It may have just been the user's name. Why are you such an ass defending the idea that this is somehow a HIPAA violation if a doctor searches the same records available to EVERY OTHER HUMAN BEING ON THE PLANET?
Time still flows at the same rate. All he's doing is altering the end product of the picture, this has nothing to do with "the Concept of Time".
If you think just because the end product is neat, but has nothing to do with the name, then you have bigger problems. Would you like to buy some "Soft drink that cures cancer just because that's the title of it"? I have a nice bridge to sell you.
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It's the parents responsibility to provide for their kids. If they can't, there are plenty of couples that can't conceive that would love to adopt.
There are jobs out there, you have to being to work, even if you think the job is "beneath you",
You don't need a cell phone. You don't need a new car. You don't a smart phone. You don't need cable or big screen TVs. Quit living beyond your means.
NO, not at all, but if people are taking public tax dollars to feed, then they shouldn't really get a choice in what food they get...
You want to choose your food? Pay for it yourself within your income.
Making sure they get healthier food instead of wasting it on sodas and snacks?
Yeah, the other option is cut it ENTIRELY, save a lot more money that way
Yeah, but the middle class is comfortable enough that they don't see a need to rise up and risk losing what they do have and becoming one of the dirt poor.
If it wasn't so expensive, I'd agree, but the number of folks getting food stamps keeps going up as big corporations drive smaller businesses under, and then the big corps cut employee ranks, raising unemployment and there are so many unemployed that people are having a harder and harder time finding a job in a country where wages are effectively plummeting as jobs that pay enough to support a family go bye-bye and cost of living keeps on climbing...
Something has to change, personally I'd like the see the bottom of the ladder take up torches and pitchforks and storm the top of the ladder, but those in the middle class will make the easier targets for them...
That idea I like too. Didn't think about Farmer's Markets as it's winter :) ...
Well, it obviously wasn't a comprehensive list, but water (plain gallon jug water, not Evian or the overpriced like) would be included, but not soda or the high sugar or "specialized" beverages like Red Bull, Monster, etc.
Considering they aren't paying for the food, they have NO real right to complain. The other option is to end food stamps altogether. Then what will they do?
And how are you going to fix that? LESS automation? Not to mention the world market, where in other countries labor is pennies on the dollar compared to the US.
The problem can't be fixed without altering human nature.
Under no sensible system should fewer than 1% of the population own and control 95%+ of the wealth...
How would setting up "Government assistance food stamp redemption centers" eliminate grocery stores?
The cheese in the 80's was good. We had an elderly neighbor who was lactose intolerant and we bought the cheese off her. Made better grilled cheese than Velveeta...
The stuff nowadays, not so much. (We had an elderly neighbor recently, same deal, but the cheese was...meh)
Wha wha wha...
You live off the public dole, you don't get convenience or choice.
I addressed alternatives to the current food stamp program in another post in this story...
Welcome to the human race, you've discovered the truth of humanity.
A society exists to help those that contribute to it. Those who refuse to work or be productive and useful generally should be left out.
Just because you choose to live like an animal (and a prey animal at that)....
...from a "Dollar amount" to specifics foods or types of food. No $$$, just "Bag of apples/fruit", "Vegetables", "Loaf of Bread", "Milk", "Orange/Apple Juice", etc.
Perhaps have specific Food Stamp distribution centers instead of just about any old store accepting them. Take out the choice and lower the direct fraud (once they get the food from the program, there's not much you can do to stop them selling it if they choose, unless we just set up meal kitchens instead of food stamp, although that has it's appeal as well.)
Where the FUCK does it say he told anybody SHIT beyond typing a name into a FUCKING SEARCH ENGINE????
Are you THAT FUCKING STUPID?
Aw come-on, everything is labelled these days in Metric and English, so Americans are slowly waking up to it.
And besides, Slashdot is supposed where the smart and scientific types hang out, and that's almost all done in metric these days anymore
I think an idiot thinking a doctor who wants more information about a patient he's trying to treat is in the wrong to be much more telling about you.
Let me guess, you're an ambulance chasing lawyer who loves raping doctors who've done nothing wrong just to line your own pockets...
It's still glorified photoshop,
for not truthfully advertising their products as "Insecurity Solutions"
Glorified (or Artsified) time-lapse photograhy has nothing to do with changing the "Concept of Time", it's just another form of photo-shopping...
Changing the concept of time would be actually stopping time or traveling backwards in it or forward at an accellerated pace.
Wow,. Slashdot has gotten away from science and fact and gone artsy/touchy-feely
The story doesn't say what the search line was. It may have just been the user's name. Why are you such an ass defending the idea that this is somehow a HIPAA violation if a doctor searches the same records available to EVERY OTHER HUMAN BEING ON THE PLANET?
So nothng modifying time at all, just photo manipulation...
He did NOTHING to the "Concept of Time"
Time still flows at the same rate. All he's doing is altering the end product of the picture, this has nothing to do with "the Concept of Time".
If you think just because the end product is neat, but has nothing to do with the name, then you have bigger problems. Would you like to buy some "Soft drink that cures cancer just because that's the title of it"?
I have a nice bridge to sell you.