Republican counties account for most of food stamp growth:

[Skjellyfetti]

Seventy percent of counties with the fastest-growth in food-stamp aid during the last four years voted for the Republican presidential candidate in 2008, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data compiled by Bloomberg. They include Republican strongholds like King County, Texas, which in 2008 backed Republican John McCain by 92.6 percent, his largest share in the nation; and fast-growing Douglas County, Colorado.

That means Romney is counting on votes from areas where lower-income people have become more reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps.

The increase in food-stamp recipients also was pronounced in Republican bastions such as Collin County, Texas, which registered a 128 percent increase to 47,102 households in 2011, and Gwinnett County, Georgia, where usage climbed 117 percent to 101,815 households. Collin County, a Dallas suburb, gave McCain 62 percent of its 2008 vote. Gwinnett, part of the Atlanta metro area, supported the Republican with 55 percent of its ballots.

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[AZGrizFan]

So, they're not supposed to use the systems?

[Pwns]

What percentage of US counties voted republican in 2008? 90 ish?

[dbackjon]

Well, well

[Grizalltheway]

So, they're not supposed to use the systems?

Not if they claim to believe the government shouldn't be in the business of taking care of people.

[AZGrizFan]

So, they're not supposed to use the systems?

Not if they claim to believe the government shouldn't be in the business of taking care of people.

I see. So, they pay their taxes but shouldn't use the systems that are funded BY those taxes as some sort of "protest"?

[Baldy]

Seventy percent of counties with the fastest-growth in food-stamp aid during the last four years voted for the Republican presidential candidate in 2008, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data compiled by Bloomberg. They include Republican strongholds like King County, Texas, which in 2008 backed Republican John McCain by 92.6 percent, his largest share in the nation; and fast-growing Douglas County, Colorado.

That means Romney is counting on votes from areas where lower-income people have become more reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps.

The increase in food-stamp recipients also was pronounced in Republican bastions such as Collin County, Texas, which registered a 128 percent increase to 47,102 households in 2011, and Gwinnett County, Georgia, where usage climbed 117 percent to 101,815 households. Collin County, a Dallas suburb, gave McCain 62 percent of its 2008 vote. Gwinnett, part of the Atlanta metro area, supported the Republican with 55 percent of its ballots.

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What do you expect to happen during the worst economy since the Great Depression which Obama can't seem to fix?

[bulldog10jw]

Just because the county voted majority Republican, doesn't mean the individuals receiving food stamps did.

[Grizalltheway]

Not if they claim to believe the government shouldn't be in the business of taking care of people.

I see. So, they pay their taxes but shouldn't use the systems that are funded BY those taxes as some sort of "protest"?

According to Mittens everyone in the "47 percent" is voting for Obama. Something doesn't add up here.

[houndawg]

So, they're not supposed to use the systems?

Of course they should. Republicans have always been about a free ride for their crowd. Nothing inconsistent here.

[AZGrizFan]

I see. So, they pay their taxes but shouldn't use the systems that are funded BY those taxes as some sort of "protest"?

According to Mittens everyone in the "47 percent" is voting for Obama. Something doesn't add up here.

What do those 47% who WILL vote for Obama no matter what have to do with this discussion?

[Chizzang]

It's actually the oldest ongoing story in Capitalism
Everybody wants "The Government" to spend less and reduce social programs
Right up until it applies to them - Regardless of Political affiliation or tendencies



We've seen it first hand with the now famous "Get your damn government hands off my medicare"
There seems to be a built in disconnect in the human brain when the money in question is coming to you

Frankly it has no relation to this election or who you should vote for
It's pretty much a human condition - across the board

[AZGrizFan]

It's actually the oldest ongoing story in Capitalism
Everybody wants "The Government" to spend less and reduce social programs
Right up until it applies to them - Regardless of Political affiliation or tendencies



We've seen it first hand with the now famous "Get your damn government hands off my medicare"
There seems to be a built in disconnect in the human brain when the money in question is coming to you

Frankly it has no relation to this election or who you should vote for
It's pretty much a human condition - across the board

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

[Chizzang]

It's actually the oldest ongoing story in Capitalism
Everybody wants "The Government" to spend less and reduce social programs
Right up until it applies to them - Regardless of Political affiliation or tendencies



We've seen it first hand with the now famous "Get your damn government hands off my medicare"
There seems to be a built in disconnect in the human brain when the money in question is coming to you

Frankly it has no relation to this election or who you should vote for
It's pretty much a human condition - across the board

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

I wouldn't argue against you on that point...
But the disconnect of which I speak - still exists

[AZGrizFan]

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

I wouldn't argue against you on that point...
But the disconnect of which I speak - still exists

Which is why Ryan's medicare plan makes perfect sense.

[Grizalltheway]

It's actually the oldest ongoing story in Capitalism
Everybody wants "The Government" to spend less and reduce social programs
Right up until it applies to them - Regardless of Political affiliation or tendencies



We've seen it first hand with the now famous "Get your damn government hands off my medicare"
There seems to be a built in disconnect in the human brain when the money in question is coming to you

Frankly it has no relation to this election or who you should vote for
It's pretty much a human condition - across the board

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

Not without being a gigantic hypocrite.

[Chizzang]

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

Not without being a gigantic hypocrite.

Yes
but people don't typically see hypocrisy while they are the ones in the midst of it
The examples of this disconnect are literally endless

[Ibanez]

Just because the county voted majority Republican, doesn't mean the individuals receiving food stamps did.

Maybe they didn't vote. I think historically people on assistance vote Democratic. I have no stat to back that up. Just and observation.

[CAA Flagship]

Are you donks actually trying to drive a stake in the ground here regarding the "growth" rate of food stamps in red areas? Really?
Arguing this from a conk perspective would not be sporting.
I'll tell you what. Just to give you a glimmer of hope. I'll give you a three day head start.
Ready?
Go.

[AZGrizFan]

I disagree. You can use the system and still fight against it.

Not without being a gigantic hypocrite.

Seriously? As long as they continue to steal money from my paycheck, i will use the services those tax dollars provide, while at the same time, trying to keep more of my paycheck.

[Grizalltheway]

Not without being a gigantic hypocrite.

Seriously? As long as they continue to steal money from my paycheck, i will use the services those tax dollars provide, while at the same time, trying to keep more of my paycheck.

What services are we talking about here, Z? Somehow I doubt you're on food stamps.

[CitadelGrad]

Why would Democrat counties see a high growth in food stamp use? Most of those fuckers have been using food stamps for years. There's no available room for growth. You can't grow beyond 100%.

[AZGrizFan]

Seriously? As long as they continue to steal money from my paycheck, i will use the services those tax dollars provide, while at the same time, trying to keep more of my paycheck.

What services are we talking about here, Z? Somehow I doubt you're on food stamps.

My point is that, if necessary, I would use the services provided. Are you really that dense?

[CAA Flagship]

Why would Democrat counties see a high growth in food stamp use? Most of those fuckers have been using food stamps for years. There's no available room for growth. You can't grow beyond 100%.

Zactly

[death dealer]

It's actually the oldest ongoing story in Capitalism
Everybody wants "The Government" to spend less and reduce social programs
Right up until it applies to them - Regardless of Political affiliation or tendencies



We've seen it first hand with the now famous "Get your damn government hands off my medicare"
There seems to be a built in disconnect in the human brain when the money in question is coming to you

Frankly it has no relation to this election or who you should vote for
It's pretty much a human condition - across the board