"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 1/23/2019 7:23 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:
>> On 1/23/2019 12:51 AM, Mother of Seven wrote:
>>> When I opened my microwave oven this morning, there was a rat inside. I
>>> was going to get my husband's rifle, but did not want to make a hole in
>>> the microwave. So I just slammed the door again, and turned on the
>>> power. I cooked that rat for 10 minutes on high. Not only did that kill
>>> it, but it looks like it's well cooked. I just wonder if they are
>>> edible? My kids are hungry, so everything I can feed them helps. Ever
>>> since the government shutdown, I am no longer able to get WIC food for
>>> the kids and our food stamps have beeen cut too.
>>>
>> That's bullshit and you're a troll . I know people who depend on the
>> gov't dole , and neither their food stamps nor their WIC have been cut .
>>
> Troll, for sure. However, the government shutdown *is* affecting some
> folks who get SNAP (food stamps) benefits. The staff isn't there to
> process new applications or renewals. I saw something on a "local" news
> station yesterday about food banks ramping up requests for donations to
> help cover gaps for those who haven't had funds deposited into their SNAP
> accounts due to the shutdown. The lucky ones have a balance on their
> accounts and won't have to worry about it until those funds are depleted.
> But the longer this drags on, the worse it will get.
>
> The asshole in the White House is screwing over the whole country with his
> shenanigans.
>
> BTW, I'm pretty sure people have been in situations where they ate rats
> when they were starving. Prisoner of war camps come to mind.
>
> Jill

I don't get food stamps but the shutdown could affect me. I just heard on
the radio that they state is stepping in to help.