Working Poor

ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)

78. I've got a friend, that since HS

Wed May 11, 2016, 02:12 PM

May 2016

Has been working his way into full time govt assistance.never had a real job, never wanted one.

Now that his welfare insurance kids are grown He is fat as fuck, eats absolute shit, never excersised, never so much as walked for excersise. Now diabetic, had a partial foot cut off. He deliberately tries to stay as unhealthy as possible, deliberatley. Means more money and benefit for him. He goes to the hospital every year in October, just to get another diagnosis, one that will insure that the govt provide for him.
And provide they do. Food stamps, 1100 month cash aid, subsidized housing (3 bedrooms) and all his medical which now includes 30 hours a week in home care worker. He also gets all the latest crap, oxygen devices, sleep apnea you name it, the house is a collection of one use medical products. All bought with the taxpayers money.

Really pisses me off. So do a lot of things.

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If You Are Obese And Don't Even Try To Eat Healthy Why Should I Have To Pay For Your Medical Care? [View all] scottie55 May 2016 OP

Why have you targeted the obese? Buzz Clik May 2016 #1

I want to say that this OP is a prime example of bullying. peace13 May 2016 #18

Bullying? Really? scottie55 May 2016 #41

Don't forget the idiot motorcyclist not wearing helmets packman May 2016 #95

... or people who don't bundle up when it's cold. Buzz Clik May 2016 #100

So exactly which groups other than this sharp_stick May 2016 #2

We Are All Libertarians To A Point scottie55 May 2016 #45

well the attitude could be a medical issue as well hollysmom May 2016 #3

Because greed and selfishness are not good things. I'm serious, with your point of view, you should Kip Humphrey May 2016 #4

Yup,exactly. nt wendylaroux May 2016 #12

+1 RufusTFirefly May 2016 #54

No, but you... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #5

Thank You scottie55 May 2016 #29

Good food CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #33

Hmmm catnhatnh May 2016 #50

You still have to cook..... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #52

Funny you should mention $1300 catnhatnh May 2016 #61

Crappy food... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #64

You are in the working poor group catnhatnh May 2016 #67

1300 a month!? My Good Babushka May 2016 #74

Those were the numbers CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #76

When we still had 4 our monthly grocery total was about $500 k8conant May 2016 #80

Daredevils? This completely ignoresfacts, in favor of prejudice Mopar151 May 2016 #84

wow, are you certain you are on the correct board? or did you forget the sarcasm thingy? niyad May 2016 #6

Healthy foods are more expensive and difficult to find in poor neighborhoods. femmocrat May 2016 #7

Agreed 100%. Food Deserts They Are Called scottie55 May 2016 #30

No, no catnhatnh May 2016 #65

Whenever I see "problem solved" posted online, No Vested Interest May 2016 #92

Because obesity is not a choice and because our food system is set up LisaM May 2016 #8

Everyone has a choice about what they put in their mouth Major Nikon May 2016 #22

Not if your body is fighting you on it. LisaM May 2016 #66

I'm not surprised it turned out that way Major Nikon May 2016 #91

Yes, with the added bonus of their body fighting against the drastic weight loss. LisaM May 2016 #96

There's a good reason for that Major Nikon May 2016 #98

That is not what mercuryblues May 2016 #73

He Wasn't On This Diet / Eating Healthy Nutrient Per Calorie scottie55 May 2016 #83

I'm guessing mercuryblues May 2016 #87

He pays for educating kids because one day he will need an educated kid to replace a Ohioblue22 May 2016 #103

I'm guessing mercuryblues May 2016 #107

I was just making a point on that one example otherwise I agree with you..... nt Ohioblue22 May 2016 #108

sorry mercuryblues May 2016 #112

Nothing you posted contradicts what I wrote Major Nikon May 2016 #93

Obesity Is A Choice In Almost Every Case scottie55 May 2016 #57

Claiming otherwise is ridiculous and irresponsible Major Nikon May 2016 #94

You have no fucking g idea. Take a walk in any 300 pounders shoes. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #102

I have to admit but would never say it (OP)or fight against it but this yes and cigs and liqour too Person 2713 May 2016 #9

wow. You might want to post your picture so that we can make sure we want to pay for your premiums. peace13 May 2016 #10

Healthy people often run or do sports... scscholar May 2016 #11

That's kind of like saying taking a bath is dangerous because people drown in bathtubs Major Nikon May 2016 #31

You don't pay for anything. You pay for taxes. You don't actually get to personally silvershadow May 2016 #13

I'd rather stop paying to send people out to get blown up for starters. That would cover brewens May 2016 #68

Well we agree on the first part, but the second part sounds like FR. ? nt silvershadow May 2016 #70

Results... Major Nikon May 2016 #14

DU now condones hate speech! peace13 May 2016 #19

Wow. Autumn May 2016 #15

Now why would a person not care about themselves? hmmm... wendylaroux May 2016 #16

Aside from the nastiness, how does this in any way fit the SOP for this group? uppityperson May 2016 #17

Agree! This OP is an attack and its placement is no accident! peace13 May 2016 #20

It should have been hidden based on that alone sharp_stick May 2016 #21

I Am Working Poor And Pay Huge Taxes scottie55 May 2016 #34

If it makes you feel any better My Good Babushka May 2016 #72

"And Don't Even Try To Eat Healthy" Stereotype much? yellowcanine May 2016 #23

I also resent paying for people who live in the country, or drive cars when they might get hurt LiberalArkie May 2016 #24

Your disgust for all but the "beautiful people" is duly noted. ret5hd May 2016 #25

Were you cheering at that Republican debate where they wanted the uninsured to die? procon May 2016 #26

You Assume Too Much scottie55 May 2016 #35

OK, so after getting chewed out by DUers, now you claim you're really not "mean"? procon May 2016 #63

Some people are obese due to a medical problem liberal N proud May 2016 #27

If you run or bike when you don't have to and get injured, why should I pay for yours? whatthehey May 2016 #28

Running Is Hard On My Body and Bicycles Are Dangerous If You have To Be On Streets scottie55 May 2016 #36

Bicycles aren't dangerous on the streets Major Nikon May 2016 #43

Florida is the most dangerous state to ride a bicycle LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2016 #71

Putting that number in perspective... Major Nikon May 2016 #89

I presume you then engage in absolutely zero risk enhancing behavior? whatthehey May 2016 #47

If people are not going to work to educate themselves, why should I pay for their education. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #32

Paying For Someone To Eat Themselves To Death scottie55 May 2016 #38

You are not paying for someone to eat themselves to death. You are helping pay for everyone's health Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #46

cool republican attitude abelenkpe May 2016 #37

Why Am I Targeting The Obese? scottie55 May 2016 #39

If you are out to save your money you should encourage Boldine May 2016 #51

Yah. Unbiased source there whatthehey May 2016 #56

The Art of the Closed Mind. Anyone can learn it. Few are foolish enough to admit it. floriduck May 2016 #40

Why stop at obesity? Boldine May 2016 #42

Okay, let's take this step by step zalinda May 2016 #44

I Have The Same "Genetic" Problem scottie55 May 2016 #48

You stated that you are poor above. Tobin S. May 2016 #59

Your government gives them tax dollars My Good Babushka May 2016 #62

"Paying to help them explode..." ah... so this is just fat shaming. procon May 2016 #69

Actually, I have recently found out zalinda May 2016 #88

"carbohydrates are cheaper than fresh foods." CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #49

Except that it doesn't stay with you zalinda May 2016 #85

Chicken breast CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #97

because you will one day grow old, or sicken, or be injured... mike_c May 2016 #53

I agree that American diets are crap My Good Babushka May 2016 #55

You will pay for it anyway. puffy socks May 2016 #58

I have to say that almost every truely obese person I have ever been around really brewens May 2016 #60

Because cancer, some heart diseases, kidney failure and several other expensive diseases LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2016 #75

Wrong - It Is Almost All Related To Diet scottie55 May 2016 #82

I'm sure you don't want to be paying for those with dementia. Gomez163 May 2016 #77

I've got a friend, that since HS ghostsinthemachine May 2016 #78

That sounds like a terrible life! My Good Babushka May 2016 #81

Your friend is probably mentally ill zalinda May 2016 #86

Lifestyle choice. Period ghostsinthemachine May 2016 #104

Because, as is demonstrated by all of Europe, Japan, and others mooseprime May 2016 #79

Is it odd that there are no recs for this OP? No Vested Interest May 2016 #90

I Was Thinking The Same Thing - Knowing...... scottie55 May 2016 #99

I bet you're the kind of guy that feels helpful fat-shamin the overwieght. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #101

It is absolutely mercuryblues May 2016 #105

That is a nasty stance. How are you going to know what people eat or why? LaurenG May 2016 #106

What about all the smokers? MFM008 May 2016 #109

Biggest loser study: why is it so hard to keep weight off? stopbush May 2016 #110

Same reason I am going to pay for your social security Scootaloo May 2016 #111