Bombs, Not Food

[David Morris]

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/Bombs_Not_Food

*Sam Stein at Arianna's joint* got the, you will pardon the expression, money
quote out of somebody<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/syria-intervention_n_3869472.html?1378338701>
regarding
the fact that we're about to fire tens of millions of dollars into Syria so
that we will demonstrate to Iran -- and to North Korea, and perhaps to the
Ottoman Empire. Who knows? -- that our country still has a mighty sword,
and that they should not laugh at our mighty sword. (Why do they laugh at
our mighty sword?)


However, another Hill staffer argued that without a greater understanding
of the operation, it would be impossible to settle on an exact price tag or
means of payment. "Who the f--- knows what it will cost? It depends
entirely on what happens," said the staffer.


Well, hell -- fk yeah, then. Bombs away!


Maybe some of these folks will get to
watch<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/05/us/as-debate-reopens-food-stamp-recipients-continue-to-squeeze.html?ref=us&_r=0>
the
Great Boom Boom on TV.


When Congress officially returns to Washington next week, the diets of
families like the Rigsbys and the Adamses will be caught up in a debate
over deficit reduction. Republicans, alarmed by a rise in food stamp
enrollment, are pushing to revamp and scale down the program. Democrats are
resisting the cuts. No matter what Congress decides, benefits will be
reduced in November, when a provision in the 2009 stimulus bill expires.Yet
as lawmakers cast the fight in terms of spending, nonpartisan budget
analysts and hunger relief advocates warn of a spike in "food insecurity"
among Americans who, as Mr. Rigsby said recently, "look like we are fine,"
but live on the edge of poverty, skipping meals and rationing food.


Hey, you mooching bastard, it's not the government's fault that you weren't
born an arms manufacturer. Geez, some people.
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