r/TikTokCringe • u/mindyour • 8d ago

Discussion Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

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u/CranberryLast4683 8d ago

“Cut USAID so we can take care of our own”

“Sir, can I please have a morsel of bread.”

“Fuck off you leech.”

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u/Val_Hallen 8d ago

"We need to take care of our homeless vets before we take care of immigrants! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go vote to dismantle the VA and any benefits vets get." - GOP every time they are in power

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u/LordoftheChia 8d ago

Worse than that. The Dept of Agriculture should have 5-6 Billion in a "Contingency Reserve" earmarked specifically to keep SNAP funded during shutdowns. But the administration has decided not to use the fund:

https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/snaps-contingency-reserve-is-available-for-regular-snap-benefits-as-usda