Louisiana and EBT??? Fucking idiots

[grizzaholic]

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A food stamp glitch in Springhill and Mansfield, Louisiana on Saturday led to a food buying free-for-all at the local Walmarts - funded by taxpayers.

For a few hours Saturday night food stamp holders in the towns had unlimited funds, despite the fact Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards are supposed to have limited amount of dollars per month.

EBT carrying Walmart shoppers in Springhill and Mansfield, Louisiana took advantage of the glitch and cleared the shelves in a buying frenzy described as 'worse than Black Friday'.

[Ibanez]

So, we know which cards spent how much money? Easy fix. Those cards that abused the glitch should not get any money until either A) the money is repaid or B) enough time has passed to where the individual has received zero extra money. F

[grizzaholic]

So, we know which cards spent how much money? Easy fix. Those cards that abused the glitch should not get any money until either A) the money is repaid or B) enough time has passed to where the individual has received zero extra money. F

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

[blueballs]

So, we know which cards spent how much money? Easy fix. Those cards that abused the glitch should not get any money until either A) the money is repaid or B) enough time has passed to where the individual has received zero extra money. F

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

[grizzaholic]

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

We both know nothing will happen to these people...Obama said he will pick up the tab. He knows they just needed some extra food...and none of it was junk food.

[93henfan]

George Bush doesn't care about black people!

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[Grizalltheway]

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

We both know nothing will happen to these people...Obama said he will pick up the tab. He knows they just needed some extra food...and none of it was junk food.

I'm surprised the local KFCs weren't cleaned out...

[AZGrizFan]

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

[Ibanez]

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

So because they are impoverished, they don't get a say in the policies that affect them? Plus, do you really think people like this have high voter turnout?


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[CAA Flagship]

What they should do is, everyone that abused the glitch is removed from using EBT or any government assistance for LIFE. And if they complain a midget walks out to punch them in the balls.

Midget Punch!!!!!

[CAA Flagship]

So because they are impoverished, they don't get a say in the policies that affect them? Plus, do you really think people like this have high voter turnout?


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I would like to see numbers put to that. I wonder if there is a bigger pool at the lower percentages.
And compare that to 2000 and 2004.

[YoUDeeMan]

THIS ^^^ and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for theft of government property.

What happened there is exhibit A of the moocher mentality that has run amok in this country... and their votes counts exactly the same as yours and mine.

We both know nothing will happen to these people...Obama said he will pick up the tab. He knows they just needed some extra food...and none of it was junk food.

So what if someone picks up the tab...it was still a form of theft. Prosecute the offenders, and put Obama in jail for being their pimp accessory to theft.

[dbackjon]

Why no anger at Walmart?


They KNEW of the issue. Louisiana has regulations in place that limits what can be spent on EBT cards.

Wal-Mart execs ORDERED the stores to keep accepting the EBT after they knew there was a problem.

This is on Wal-Mart and their greed.

[Ibanez]

Why no anger at Walmart?


They KNEW of the issue. Louisiana has regulations in place that limits what can be spent on EBT cards.

Wal-Mart execs ORDERED the stores to keep accepting the EBT after they knew there was a problem.

This is on Wal-Mart and their greed.

The fault is on those greedy people that abused their EBT cards who were dishonest.

[dbackjon]

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' spokesman Trey Williams said the retailers who chose not to use the emergency procedures that limit sales up to $50 per cardholder during an emergency would be responsible for any additional amount spent over eligible benefit balances.

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Unlike Walmart, other grocery stores in town told customers they would not accept EBT cards until the card limits were evident again, Hobbs said.

[dbackjon]

Why no anger at Walmart?


They KNEW of the issue. Louisiana has regulations in place that limits what can be spent on EBT cards.

Wal-Mart execs ORDERED the stores to keep accepting the EBT after they knew there was a problem.

This is on Wal-Mart and their greed.

The fault is on those greedy people that abused their EBT cards who were dishonest.

They share blame as well - but people taking advantage of a situation? Walmart ignored the protocol...




This again, 100% Wal-Mart's fault.

[Grizalltheway]

Why no anger at Walmart?


They KNEW of the issue. Louisiana has regulations in place that limits what can be spent on EBT cards.

Wal-Mart execs ORDERED the stores to keep accepting the EBT after they knew there was a problem.

This is on Wal-Mart and their greed.

The fault is on those greedy people that abused their EBT cards who were dishonest.

As usual, plenty of blame to go around for this clusterfuck. No surprise that Wally World had no interest in taking the measures that other grocery stores did.

[grizzaholic]

The fault is on those greedy people that abused their EBT cards who were dishonest.

They share blame as well - but people taking advantage of a situation? Walmart ignored the protocol...




This again, 100% Wal-Mart's fault.

You are the one that is insane...NO personal responsibility. 100 percent on Wal-mart??? Yeah, those dirt bag EBT card holders that abused the system...no blame on them, where 100 percent of the blame should be

[YoUDeeMan]

They share blame as well - but people taking advantage of a situation?


This again, 100% Wal-Mart's fault.

What about they took items they knew they were not entitled to do you not understand?

I hope someone takes advantage of you leaving your door unlocked. After all, you would be 100% at fault...since you believe thieves are 0% responsible for their actions.

[YoUDeeMan]

They share blame as well - but people taking advantage of a situation? Walmart ignored the protocol...




This again, 100% Wal-Mart's fault.

You are the one that is insane...NO personal responsibility. 100 percent on Wal-mart??? Yeah, those dirt bag EBT card holders that abused the system...no blame on them, where 100 percent of the blame should be

Damned banks...dback thinks people who signed for loans were 0% responsible for their actions.

[YoUDeeMan]

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' spokesman Trey Williams said the retailers who chose not to use the emergency procedures that limit sales up to $50 per cardholder during an emergency would be responsible for any additional amount spent over eligible benefit balances.

Walmart should be denied the ability to accept EBT cards for a while. The people who used the cards should be denied the use of the cards for a while.

When both parties grow up, and the debt has been paid back to the American people, including short jail time for anyone involved, then we can see if they can handle things as adults.

[blueballs]

Why no anger at Walmart?


They KNEW of the issue. Louisiana has regulations in place that limits what can be spent on EBT cards.

Wal-Mart execs ORDERED the stores to keep accepting the EBT after they knew there was a problem.

This is on Wal-Mart and their greed.

You're partially right... I read elsewhere that there is a $50/day/person state imposed cap if this ever happened and WalMart surely knew about yet did nothing. The story I read stated that other stores in the area were said to have imposed the cap.

It isn't entirely WalMart's fault but they are certainly culpable.

[GannonFan]

I don't understand the need to place 100% blame on anyone here - Walmart was to blame for not putting the caps in place when they knew there was an issue and that they should take the steps to ensure the caps were in place, and the people who just took whatever they could are to blame for basically stealing things they knew they were not entitled to. To say either side is blameless in this is silly - they both f'd up.

[DSUrocks07]

The fact that as soon as they announced that the EBT limits were up and running again and everyone basically walked out of the store leaving their carts in the aisles just shows that these weren't "desperate folks needing food" it was a bunch of freeloaders looking for some free shit.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

It's 100% the people with EBT cards.

They shouldn't even have these cards to start with, they are thieves and they should be jailed.