When has the trump administration ever shown compassion and care about anything; oh, wait, the uber wealthy are receiving huge tax breaks, so there is that.
Great topic because it's so current and relevant to so many millions of people on BOTH sides of the aisle...or border?
So - today - at work (non-profit that handles resettlement of refugees and immigrants) - we learned that ALL refugees will have their SNAP benefits ceased if you have not lived here for 5 years. BUT - kids under 18 MAY be eligible for SNAP; however, likely it won't come to fruition for 2 but most likely 3 years.
There are "emergency" funds for these folks through our agency (more or less a percentage of the amount they received through SNAP for 3 months) in the form of a Big Box Grocery store GC. Also - there are other agencies. And - ofc, there are pantries.
My question to you is:
Doesn't the U.S. government have a responsibility to take care of Americans first?
- the numbers are STAGGERING!
There are MILLIONS of immigrants and refugees over decades who have been allowed to enter the U.S. without MINIMUM BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS, transportation, housing, or employment.
In what country in the world - can you name ONE - where I or you or any American, can simply move to another place, without ANY of the above human resources?
Should I be allowed to move to the south of France, tomorrow?
- I don't speak French. I don't have a car in Nice, waiting for me. I don't have housing there. And I don't have a job. Even if I had ALL of the latter 3, I would NOT be able to be employed because I simply do not have a command of the language.
How is this practical AT ALL?
This is happening AT SCALE in the U.S. Not one or 10 or even a couple 100,000. MILLIONS....for decades.
I am 100% OK with immigration. God knows, we need it and the rest of the world does too; it's likely WAY TOO LATE for us - we will end up like Japan, Korea, Italy, Russia, the UK, and so many other places.
Ha! You are my favorite subscriber, Zin! Always glad to read your comments—and you make me think, too! Sounds like you have a cool new job. Yes, the cut-off of food stamps to refugees and other categories of immigrants will cease under the new "beautiful" bill. I can see it being limited to their first six months or year here, but not cut off completely. Minimum language standards for some immigrants I think would help, but those coming here under emergency situations, as many are, would be impractical, or even impossible, wouldn't it?
It should be a hand up not a hand out forever and ever. For the disabled and handicapped forever yes. The poor should not be left in the dust forever having to beg for their handouts. They are vulnerable to control of the govt, likely why this has been engineered this way. Unfortunately, many people have been set up for fail. Through the decline of their neighborhoods. Dads left. Jobs left. Pride left. The voids were filled by gangs, drugs, etc. Not convinced our govt will handle this with compassion and care. Trust is almost gone. Jobs are leaving by the hundreds of thousands. So, now the govt chooses to "fix" the program. I don't know. Not looking too good. Those are my thoughts on it.
Thanks for your comments—I'm glad you brought up the other issues like job losses, decline in neighborhoods, and that so many of us have been "set up to fail". Unfortunately, I don't think this particular administration has not and will not handle the job losses, benefits, etc. with compassion and care—two important qualities for any government.
When has the trump administration ever shown compassion and care about anything; oh, wait, the uber wealthy are receiving huge tax breaks, so there is that.
The entire picture with this administration just gets worse every day.
Hello, Joan! I'm here - your favorite subscriber!
Great topic because it's so current and relevant to so many millions of people on BOTH sides of the aisle...or border?
So - today - at work (non-profit that handles resettlement of refugees and immigrants) - we learned that ALL refugees will have their SNAP benefits ceased if you have not lived here for 5 years. BUT - kids under 18 MAY be eligible for SNAP; however, likely it won't come to fruition for 2 but most likely 3 years.
There are "emergency" funds for these folks through our agency (more or less a percentage of the amount they received through SNAP for 3 months) in the form of a Big Box Grocery store GC. Also - there are other agencies. And - ofc, there are pantries.
My question to you is:
Doesn't the U.S. government have a responsibility to take care of Americans first?
- the numbers are STAGGERING!
There are MILLIONS of immigrants and refugees over decades who have been allowed to enter the U.S. without MINIMUM BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS, transportation, housing, or employment.
In what country in the world - can you name ONE - where I or you or any American, can simply move to another place, without ANY of the above human resources?
Should I be allowed to move to the south of France, tomorrow?
- I don't speak French. I don't have a car in Nice, waiting for me. I don't have housing there. And I don't have a job. Even if I had ALL of the latter 3, I would NOT be able to be employed because I simply do not have a command of the language.
How is this practical AT ALL?
This is happening AT SCALE in the U.S. Not one or 10 or even a couple 100,000. MILLIONS....for decades.
I am 100% OK with immigration. God knows, we need it and the rest of the world does too; it's likely WAY TOO LATE for us - we will end up like Japan, Korea, Italy, Russia, the UK, and so many other places.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6KptpOuo7E
Perhaps, we can have MINIMUM language standards?
Relatives who can guaranteed provide transportation, housing, and food.
Thanks for making us all think!
Ha! You are my favorite subscriber, Zin! Always glad to read your comments—and you make me think, too! Sounds like you have a cool new job. Yes, the cut-off of food stamps to refugees and other categories of immigrants will cease under the new "beautiful" bill. I can see it being limited to their first six months or year here, but not cut off completely. Minimum language standards for some immigrants I think would help, but those coming here under emergency situations, as many are, would be impractical, or even impossible, wouldn't it?
how ugly are Republicans
I'd like to understand the honest thought process of a normal conservative person on government aid for the poor. Any ideas from anyone out there?
It should be a hand up not a hand out forever and ever. For the disabled and handicapped forever yes. The poor should not be left in the dust forever having to beg for their handouts. They are vulnerable to control of the govt, likely why this has been engineered this way. Unfortunately, many people have been set up for fail. Through the decline of their neighborhoods. Dads left. Jobs left. Pride left. The voids were filled by gangs, drugs, etc. Not convinced our govt will handle this with compassion and care. Trust is almost gone. Jobs are leaving by the hundreds of thousands. So, now the govt chooses to "fix" the program. I don't know. Not looking too good. Those are my thoughts on it.
What about creating infrastructure projects to both give jobs and serve the nation at large?
I believe President Biden implemented a number of infrastructure projects to do just that.
Thanks for your comments—I'm glad you brought up the other issues like job losses, decline in neighborhoods, and that so many of us have been "set up to fail". Unfortunately, I don't think this particular administration has not and will not handle the job losses, benefits, etc. with compassion and care—two important qualities for any government.
I don't think any administration will. Govt does not love us.
Interesting. Since we are the government, maybe that means we don't love ourselves enough to elect compassionate leaders...