Topic: Government giving cell phones to the poor
Kitteh_Kat's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:14 AM

Funny--how did people get jobs before the phone--cell that is! and I said i DON'T MIND THE POOR HAVING A PHONE FOR EMERGEMCY'S AND JOB HUNTING--BUT NOT ONE OF YOU HAVE DEFINED "POOR"-- SORRY HIT CAPS LOCK AGAIN bigsmile

The Department of Health and Human Services uses the federal poverty guidelines to determine program eligibility for federal programs. Those are typically the guidelines that states follow when determining eligibility for public assistance programs.

http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/09poverty.shtml

LewisW123's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:17 AM

:banana: :banana:




Guess people that are poor must suffer even more because of selfish pricks. I guess that's why every time people like me try to get ahead and get out of my situation, there are people that want to kick you back down. All over a cheap cellphone.whoa :laughing:


I hope that wasn't in reference to my question.


I think it was!!--but she was getting kicked down and couldn't respond---so i willbigsmile


I thought it was a legitimate question. I really don't appreciate being referred to as a selfish prick, especially since I didn't post an opinion. She can email me if she would like to apologize.

Katzenschnauzer's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:18 AM
You guys! Without a cell phone how are these people supposed to call and find out where their welfare check is!!rant

artman48's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:20 AM


:banana: :banana:




Guess people that are poor must suffer even more because of selfish pricks. I guess that's why every time people like me try to get ahead and get out of my situation, there are people that want to kick you back down. All over a cheap cellphone.whoa :laughing:


I hope that wasn't in reference to my question.


I think it was!!--but she was getting kicked down and couldn't respond---so i willbigsmile


I think you are right--bet she wont email though.

I thought it was a legitimate question. I really don't appreciate being referred to as a selfish prick, especially since I didn't post an opinion. She can email me if she would like to apologize.

artman48's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:21 AM

You guys! Without a cell phone how are these people supposed to call and find out where their welfare check is!!rant


yep!

Kitteh_Kat's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:43 AM


You guys! Without a cell phone how are these people supposed to call and find out where their welfare check is!!rant


yep!
Checks aren't issued anymore. Cash and food support go on an EBT card, which is like a cash card.

Katzenschnauzer's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:58 AM



You guys! Without a cell phone how are these people supposed to call and find out where their welfare check is!!rant


yep!
Checks aren't issued anymore. Cash and food support go on an EBT card, which is like a cash card.




Big silly me. I contribute by working and don't keep up on these matters. Sorry.slaphead

yellowrose10's photo
Thu 10/29/09 11:58 AM
just adding my 2 cents (for what it's worth lol)

I don't mind giving cell phones to help the poor. But it should be for emergencies only...not with texting, internet etc.

I know with small children, a cell phone is good to have in case of emergencies.

artman48's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:00 PM
What did we do before we had-em--Hummmmm????

franshade's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:01 PM

What did we do before we had-em--Hummmmm????

sent up smoke signals laugh

yellowrose10's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:02 PM


What did we do before we had-em--Hummmmm????

sent up smoke signals laugh


yell really loud. wait...I still do that laugh

LewisW123's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:09 PM


What did we do before we had-em--Hummmmm????

sent up smoke signals laugh


Western Union.

artman48's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:15 PM
In the old days we were all poor --so there was no "poor" class of people. Now "the poor" need to have a cell phone given to them--Hummmmmmmmmmmmm What did we do in the old days? Went about or lives I guess, and here we are. Well, here we are paying for someone elses cell phone anyway.

hellkitten54's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:16 PM
Edited by hellkitten54 on Thu 10/29/09 12:17 PM


What a bunch of selfish people. You think that poor people do not work? I work my arse off and still live paycheck to paycheck. ALL of my money goes for bills, diapers, gas, daycare, clothes and food for my son etc. I do not live a life in luxury. I have not bought myself a new pair of shoes in years. And I have one of these phones. I pay to add more minutes to it every month, but the extra that I get really helps out since my son has special needs.

Until you walk in someone elses shoes, you have no room to complain about what other people are doing. And frankly it's not your business. If you don't like where your taxes are going, then I suggest you quit paying them or move out of the country. Get over yourselves.


I knew that there was a SCAM!!!!! Damn, I'm good :D

"And I have one of these phones. I pay to add more minutes to it every month"[/]


And if I don't like it? LMAO!!! Are you kidding? My taxes are being paid so that you can have a damn cell phone on my dime? Please many ppl have walked ur shoes and probably alot of ppl in here and you don't realize it bc you are so unhappy at ur own life and too busy trying to defend why you deserve to be helped and held by ur hand to get food, shelter, daycare, etc.
My answer for ur situation is....either move somewhere far away like Europe, marry the next guy that you see, or even marry an illegal for 13k or try this one. It's a rare one....GET A JOB!!!!!



Now you tell me one thing, how is it a SCAM when I PAY to ADD MY OWN MINUTES TO THE PHONE? Tell me what you don't realize? That I have a son with special needs and it were not for this phone I would not be able to call his doctors, make appointments for his speech therapy, behavior therapy and the countless phone calls that are made for him? YOU tell ME how that is a scam? I get one FREE hour a month from TRACPHONE, the rest I pay for myself.

I don't need an answer, never asked for one as I AM happy. I'm content with my life, so go jump off a bridge.


OH AND BTW, I DO HAVE A JOB!

hellkitten54's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:20 PM


There is not one person who is well to do that did not receive help from someone and the government even if it was just school grants and tax breaks.

It seems they forget they recieve help when it comes to the poor in the country getting help.


Let me make this 100% clear for all (not directed toward you Drangoness specifically)

I have NO problem when it comes to helping people out or get over their feet. Yes, we all had a bad time in our life whether if the help came from government or thru relatives or friends. It's one thing to receive help for 1 time situation and it's another when you are dependant on the government or that person for help all the time. Those people need to get off there *** and help themselves. If they don't like the place/situation that they are currently in stop bitching about it and do something to change.
Just a thought :)


And here is a thought for you. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. IF YOU DONT LIKE WHERE YOUR TAX MONEY GOES, THEN STOP PAYING IT OR YOU MOVE OUT OF THIS COUNTRY.

hellkitten54's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:21 PM


Guess people that are poor must suffer even more because of selfish pricks. I guess that's why every time people like me try to get ahead and get out of my situation, there are people that want to kick you back down. All over a cheap cellphone.whoa :laughing:


Are you asking us to get you more free sh-t??bigsmile


I'm asking you to STFU and mind your own business. Can you not read? I work for everything that i do have. So I got a free cell phone, big freakin whoop.

hellkitten54's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:23 PM




What a bunch of selfish people. You think that poor people do not work? I work my arse off and still live paycheck to paycheck. ALL of my money goes for bills, diapers, gas, daycare, clothes and food for my son etc. I do not live a life in luxury. I have not bought myself a new pair of shoes in years. And I have one of these phones. I pay to add more minutes to it every month, but the extra that I get really helps out since my son has special needs.

Until you walk in someone elses shoes, you have no room to complain about what other people are doing. And frankly it's not your business. If you don't like where your taxes are going, then I suggest you quit paying them or move out of the country. Get over yourselves.


I knew that there was a SCAM!!!!! Damn, I'm good :D

Nah, I didnt miss that part at all but she keeps bitching about the low paying job that she currently has. So, my answer to that is get a job. Or for better understand for the likes of you...get a better job.
Does that help any and are you gonna add anything what so ever insightful or just try to throw in 1 liners where it doesnt fit?
Just thought that I ask...

"And I have one of these phones. I pay to add more minutes to it every month"[/]


And if I don't like it? LMAO!!! Are you kidding? My taxes are being paid so that you can have a damn cell phone on my dime? Please many ppl have walked ur shoes and probably alot of ppl in here and you don't realize it bc you are so unhappy at ur own life and too busy trying to defend why you deserve to be helped and held by ur hand to get food, shelter, daycare, etc.
My answer for ur situation is....either move somewhere far away like Europe, marry the next guy that you see, or even marry an illegal for 13k or try this one. It's a rare one....GET A JOB!!!!!



Did you happen to miss the part where she says she works?








I never once said how much my job pays, I don't think you can read clearly.

no photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:23 PM

In the old days we were all poor --so there was no "poor" class of people. Now "the poor" need to have a cell phone given to them--Hummmmmmmmmmmmm What did we do in the old days? Went about or lives I guess, and here we are. Well, here we are paying for someone elses cell phone anyway.


Perhaps they don't have a land line at all? You keep asking over and over what happened in the old days. People had land lines and not cell phones, right?

Kitteh_Kat's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:25 PM




You guys! Without a cell phone how are these people supposed to call and find out where their welfare check is!!rant


yep!
Checks aren't issued anymore. Cash and food support go on an EBT card, which is like a cash card.




Big silly me. I contribute by working and don't keep up on these matters. Sorry.slaphead
I find sickening how the poor are viewed as second class citizens in the US, but we do live in the land of hypocrites.

Kitteh_Kat's photo
Thu 10/29/09 12:29 PM
Kudos to hellkitten54 for taking care of herself and her own. She is an example of who the system should be helping.