Wisconsin bans poor people from buying potatoes

Septy · May 16, 2015, 10:24:48 AM

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/related/proposals/ab177
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p4/p44578.pdf
Disgusting, the point of the bill is to keep "luxuries" away from poor people so they don't spend everything on junk food aka shitty food they don't need.

But the way they've executed it's fucking awful, banning potatoes, not sweet potatoes, however sweet potatoes that are CANNED are banned.

Herbs and spices are banned, because poor people aren't allowed to enjoy flavored food.

Shrimp is hardly a luxury and is a good source of nutrients

Nuts are banned, because obviously they are bad for you

Juice is allowed but not if its in a glass bottle, fucking what?

aREALgod · May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM

Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.

True Turquoise · May 16, 2015, 10:28:44 AM

glass bottle....

Septy · May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM

Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.

Could have sworn this was serious

aREALgod · May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM

Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.

More Than Mortal · May 16, 2015, 10:40:56 AM

Jesus Christ, what a stupid law.

Word Wizard · May 16, 2015, 11:23:54 AM

I thought potatos lost luxary status 1000 years ago

Septy · May 16, 2015, 11:26:30 AM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on May 16, 2015, 11:23:54 AM

I thought potatos lost luxary status 1000 years ago

More like 100 years ago

But still 'Merica

Turkey · May 16, 2015, 02:40:33 PM

Pretty sure that first link specifically says potatoes are allowed.

Azumarill · May 16, 2015, 03:08:53 PM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM

Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.

please dont ever copulate

aREALgod · May 16, 2015, 03:23:47 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:08:53 PM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM
Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.
please dont ever copulate

Sorry that you can't handle the truth.

Azumarill · May 16, 2015, 03:27:37 PM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 03:23:47 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:08:53 PM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM
Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.
please dont ever copulate

Sorry that you can't handle the truth.

thats not truth, thats fox news tier uninformed gibberish. your brain matter must be composed of kool-aid

Nick McIntyre · May 16, 2015, 04:47:24 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:27:37 PM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 03:23:47 PM
Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:08:53 PM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM
Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.
please dont ever copulate

Sorry that you can't handle the truth.
thats not truth, thats fox news tier uninformed gibberish. your brain matter must be composed of kool-aid

>taking midget seriously

But yeah, this is an incredibly stupid law.

Turkey · May 16, 2015, 04:48:11 PM

Okay, I'm still confused about what you're talking about, and my post hasn't been addressed. The pamphlet you link shows that potatoes are currently not allowed specifically under the fruits and vegetables checks, and the first link, the proposed bill, states that white potatoes will be allowed:

Spoiler

Not to mention that the prior ban is because potatoes are largely inferior in terms of nutrients to other sources, and a typical American diet already includes too many servings of potatoes. Someone else addressed shrimp and other crustaceans, which are expensive compared to other meats. Nuts aren't included because they're expensive and high in fat. Spices aren't included because they're not part of a daily diet. WIC is about providing essentials, but it seems that the bill is proposing the exact opposite of what you're claiming it does.

Azumarill · May 16, 2015, 04:50:45 PM

Quote from: Nick McIntyre on May 16, 2015, 04:47:24 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:27:37 PM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 03:23:47 PM
Quote from: Azumarill on May 16, 2015, 03:08:53 PM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM
Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.
please dont ever copulate

Sorry that you can't handle the truth.
thats not truth, thats fox news tier uninformed gibberish. your brain matter must be composed of kool-aid

>taking midget seriously

But yeah, this is an incredibly stupid law.

This is the Serious board. I don't give two flying fucks whether or not he's actually serious, the things he is saying are pants on head retarded. I'm not just gonna let that slide without calling him out. Not in this board.

May 16, 2015, 04:56:29 PM

>electing Scott fucking Walker for governor twice
>actually being surprised this is happening

lol

Not Comms Officer · May 16, 2015, 04:59:58 PM

Lol, this is so stupid. Potatoes are literally a staple food along with bread, etc.

Turkey · May 16, 2015, 05:19:50 PM

Nail in the coffin of this story:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/taxes/wifoodstamps.asp

Quote

FALSE: Wisconsin has passed a bill banning poor people from purchasing shellfish, potatoes, and ketchup.

TRUE: Wisconsin has passed a bill that (if enacted as law) would restrict food stamp recipients from spending more than one-third of their benefits on foodstuffs such as shellfish, non-white potatoes, and ketchup.

And like I said, as does the link in the OP, white potatoes are totally fine in any amount.

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Sandtrap · May 16, 2015, 11:49:52 PM

Quote from: challengerX on May 16, 2015, 05:27:36 PM

That's what you get for being Irish. They should've had Verbatim for parents.

I don't feel any symphony for these people.

I too, don't hear wonderful music coming from the homeless. Perhaps if all the homeless people were excellent singers, I would pay them more sympathy because I could I pay to listen to their symphonies.

big dog · May 17, 2015, 06:12:28 AM

potatoes

BrenMan 94 · May 17, 2015, 08:35:31 AM

such is life

Jester · May 17, 2015, 01:03:07 PM

Jester · May 17, 2015, 01:04:25 PM

Um....

Jester · May 17, 2015, 01:07:14 PM

this is awkward

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CND AAA Beef · May 18, 2015, 11:17:22 AM

So wait, the law would allow the homeless to buy white potatoes with no restrictions, but red or yellow ones can only be bought in certain quantities?

Someone explain the logic behind that one, please?

Mmmmm Napalm · May 25, 2015, 09:07:03 PM

But... Potatoes are like, the poor people food.

R o c k e t · May 26, 2015, 02:09:14 AM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:33:05 AM

Quote from: Septy on May 16, 2015, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.
Could have sworn this was serious

And I'm being serious. We live in a time where people are fucking morons and they're only breeding more morons, so I have no sympathy for idiots that make stupid decisions that get them nowhere. Nobody takes responsibility for themselves or their own actions anymore, even though it's exactly that that got these poor people where there are now. If this was a couple decades or longer ago, then I might sympathize, but today? You can go cry me a river for putting yourself in such a situation. Not my fault, and not my tears to shed.

And what happens when they finally decide to better themselves......but can't due to their situation?
My friend is my age and keeps getting laid off after a couple of months when he is so close to getting out of the pit he is in.

Not Comms Officer · May 26, 2015, 02:33:06 AM

Quote from: aTALLmidget on May 16, 2015, 10:27:55 AM

Well it's their fault they're poor in the first place, so I'm not gonna cry a river over this. If they hadn't made terrible life decisions they wouldn't be struggling to provide for themselves.

"Hurr it's their fault that they're poor. Why don't they just work harder, then they'd be rich hurrrrr."