Posted on 07/28/2012 5:32:32 AM PDT by pietraynor
A defiant Gov. Deval Patrick finally signed a welfare reform bill into law yesterday — only to say he won’t enforce key parts of the measure, drawing the wrath of lawmakers working to crack down on widespread abuses of the system.
Patrick, in a letter to lawmakers, said it’s “not feasible” to ban EBT purchases of frills such as liquor, cigarettes, lottery tickets and tattoos — and that “this administration will not enforce what cannot be enforced with respect to the use of EBT cards.”
“He’s saying he’s not going to enforce the law. That’s a first for me,” said state Rep. Shaunna O’Connell (R-Taunton), who is leading the charge for reform.
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Why don’t we ALL just stop working and have government take care of us? Food, clothing, shelter, health care are all rights. No education would be needed because government Weill,provide all we need.
Why hasn’t someone thought of this before?
/sarc
The same thing can be said of Washington Republicans.
This upcoming election is a fight between the degenerates, liars, and thieves from both parties over control of the money extorted from taxpayers by the IRS.
“Why don’t we ALL just stop working and have government take care of us? “
As nonsensical as that is, there is not much difference between your statement and the rationale behind $Trillion deficits every year.
I wonder if you can collateralize the purchase of a new Cadillac Escalade by leveraging your EBT card with a subprime auto loan?
I wonder if you can collateralize the purchase of a new Cadillac Escalade by leveraging your EBT card with a subprime auto loan?
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Purchase? Each of us is entitled to means of transportation, and since ours is the best country, we should each get the best, for free.
“Purchase? Each of us is entitled to means of transportation, and since ours is the best country, we should each get the best, for free.”
Coming soon, EBT gas card, with customer loyalty points.
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