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EBT down in NY...anyone else? (& PA & NJ)

 
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THIS, people, is REAL doom if it is long term. The ramifications are scary. This affects a lot of people, and people get a little cranky when they can't get their pop tarts. Just sayin...

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THIS, people, is REAL doom if it is long term. The ramifications are scary. This affects a lot of people, and people get a little cranky when they can't get their pop tarts. Just sayin...

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...cuz if they want to throw this country into chaos, all they have to do is cut the chord. Seriously.
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11/16/2012 10:52 AM
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Thanks Miggy! I did call the number and it just states that they have no information.

Glad you were able to get yourself some food yesterday! Best wishes to you my friend, it will get better. Hang in there XXOO

Last Edited by geminilion on 11/16/2012 10:53 AM
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I also recall a good post days ago about the ending of all food stamps, not on them so didn't tka much about it, but now.....




IF TPTB cut them out, a week b4 thanksgiving, it will be complete chaos in the streets in a matter of days! Maybe this is their plan?
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THIS, people, is REAL doom if it is long term. The ramifications are scary. This affects a lot of people, and people get a little cranky when they can't get their pop tarts. Just sayin...

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 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23794435


...cuz if they want to throw this country into chaos, all they have to do is cut the chord. Seriously.
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Exactly what I thought, and with all this stuff going on in the Middle East now, plus people being upset after the election AND it being right before the holidays! WOW!
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Has this ever happened before with the EBT cards?
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USELESS EATER
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THIS, people, is REAL doom if it is long term. The ramifications are scary. This affects a lot of people, and people get a little cranky when they can't get their pop tarts. Just sayin...

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I have a better idea: EBT cards serve you dog food and nothing more.
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OP, I wish you well and hope things turn around for you. I think some are put off because you post about EBTs being down but you can obviously still afford a cell phone with a data plan or Internet.

Regardless, thanks for the heads up because somewhere out there there are a percentage of welfare zombies who will react badly if they don't get their free stuff.

They won't be thoughtful and post a warning or inquiry here they'll just riot.

OP, I would rather the system provide interim assistance for you than give free stuff to illegals and pot smoking slacker college kids.
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Went to pick up some groceries and was told that the system is down so no food stamp usage for now.

Don't know if Chase is having problems or what?

And before anyone calls me a useless eater I've worked all my life and am having some health issues that are preventing me from working right not..but not forever.

Haven't been on it long so don't know is this is unusual or not.
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I hope you enjoy the groceries we all just bought you. Fuckin leach..
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you are the loser here, you fk#$ BASTARD.
Go take a flying leap you worm.
Honestly.
SPEAK UP. SILENCE IS DEADLY!

I am currently experiencing life at several WTFs per hour.
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Has this ever happened before with the EBT cards?
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Good question...
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I wonder if a foreign enemy has hacked the system?
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Wal-mart at 275 and Dale Mabry has all electronic payment options down. Running cash only at this time.
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Sorry I am posting from my phone. This is in Tampa, FL. I cannot log in at this time.
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You are definitely NOT the REAL BooBooKitty...

I'm not sure you're really anything at all, come to think of it.

BooBooKittyFuck says PooPoo to you...
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wow...
I'm a brit and we have enough 'outsiders' on 'benefits' that it pees me off. They don't deserve them.

You guys, however, over the pond, do deserve a break. Best wishes to you all.

This really could be doom.... let's hope people don't start looting.
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Kind of funny how you can't afford groceries we buy for you but you seem to have enough for your internet service. Society needs to rid this country with the like of you. It should be the survival of the fittest, then we wouldnt need to have welfare programs of any kind.
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USELESS EATER
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Screw you. Mommy feeds you 3 squares in the basement.
Go out in the real world and then make your little comment, you ass.
SPEAK UP. SILENCE IS DEADLY!

I am currently experiencing life at several WTFs per hour.
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I wonder if a foreign enemy has hacked the system?
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Manufactured crisis?
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OP, I wish you well and hope things turn around for you. I think some are put off because you post about EBTs being down but you can obviously still afford a cell phone with a data plan or Internet.

Regardless, thanks for the heads up because somewhere out there there are a percentage of welfare zombies who will react badly if they don't get their free stuff.

They won't be thoughtful and post a warning or inquiry here they'll just riot.

OP, I would rather the system provide interim assistance for you than give free stuff to illegals and pot smoking slacker college kids.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2019914


Exactly my point. Go to twitter and type in 'EBT' and you can get a sampling of the mindset there. I came across one person 'jokingly' talking about rioting because of it. *sigh*

I'm not talking about OP, Miggy, or anyone else who has fallen on hard times.

Regardless, there are a whole lot of people who will be going hungry if it doesn't come back up soon, and that's bad news no matter how you slice it.
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I wonder if a foreign enemy has hacked the system?
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Manufactured crisis?
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By design. Remember everything they're doing is meant to lead up to one huge chaos.
SPEAK UP. SILENCE IS DEADLY!

I am currently experiencing life at several WTFs per hour.
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I wonder if a foreign enemy has hacked the system?
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Manufactured crisis?
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By design. Remember everything they're doing is meant to lead up to one huge chaos.
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Well taking a look at the pins this morning, I think this may be it...hiding
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Re: EBT down in NY...anyone else? (& PA & NJ)
Went to pick up some groceries and was told that the system is down so no food stamp usage for now.

Don't know if Chase is having problems or what?

And before anyone calls me a useless eater I've worked all my life and am having some health issues that are preventing me from working right not..but not forever.

Haven't been on it long so don't know is this is unusual or not.
 Quoting: geminilion


I hope you're able to get back on your feet soon OP!

In the meantime, check and see if you have any local food banks there that can assist you with some food.

hf
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa


Thank you Lisa, I will be okay as it's just me and I have rice and some other stuff to get by for a few days. I feel for people with kids.
 Quoting: geminilion


Yea, I feel for the kids too. Many hungry kids in this country and it just shouldn't be.

The amount of food that is thrown into the garbage can each day could probably feed every hungry person in this country. No kidding either.

A few weeks ago I drove behind one of the big fancy supermarkets here to see what they were throwing in the dumpster, and I was prepared to do some dumpster diving if it looked decent.

Well, now their dumpsters hook directly up to the backdoor of the store and it's fully enclosed so you can't see into it or take anything from it.

Ridiculous. You'd think they would let people take it if they wanted to, but no.......it all goes to the trash.
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OP, I wish you well and hope things turn around for you. I think some are put off because you post about EBTs being down but you can obviously still afford a cell phone with a data plan or Internet.

Regardless, thanks for the heads up because somewhere out there there are a percentage of welfare zombies who will react badly if they don't get their free stuff.

They won't be thoughtful and post a warning or inquiry here they'll just riot.

OP, I would rather the system provide interim assistance for you than give free stuff to illegals and pot smoking slacker college kids.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2019914


Cell phone? Data plan? LOL..where do you get that? I already posted this is not my internet connection. I have an old Trac Fone that I got last year while working and I hardly ever use it as I don't want to waste minutes.

Also as I've stated, I have worked all of my life (I am 50) and have paid plenty in taxes.
..."The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way."
Heraclitus
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Seriously guys, if you are reliant on food stamps or other government programs you need to try to stock up and prepare NOW as best you can...

The economy is going to blow up around the first of the year and in the months following...

Look at how they are treating victims of Sandy. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT SAVE YOU!!!

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I"m thinking about getting some chickens, but I read somehwere that by the time you buy the feed and the medications that they need, it's cheaper to buy the eggs from the store.

I don't know. I am planting a huge garden this spring tho. Got a used garden tiller off craigslist a few months ago.
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I"m thinking about getting some chickens, but I read somehwere that by the time you buy the feed and the medications that they need, it's cheaper to buy the eggs from the store.

I don't know. I am planting a huge garden this spring tho. Got a used garden tiller off craigslist a few months ago.
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa


This is true. It's not cheaper than buying eggs...but if life as we know it ends, at least you'll have a source of food for a while. If you have a decent amount of land, they can forage for themselves if push comes to shove.
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maybe i should put up the hurricane shutters...

just in case..
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I"m thinking about getting some chickens, but I read somehwere that by the time you buy the feed and the medications that they need, it's cheaper to buy the eggs from the store.

I don't know. I am planting a huge garden this spring tho. Got a used garden tiller off craigslist a few months ago.
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa


This is true. It's not cheaper than buying eggs...but if life as we know it ends, at least you'll have a source of food for a while. If you have a decent amount of land, they can forage for themselves if push comes to shove.
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Yea, my neighbor did that. He had a total of 12 chickens to start. He would let them out in the morning and they would come back at night.

Funny thing was that they would spend most of the day at my place hunting and pecking in the dirt eating insects. I loved watching them. They would climb up on my front steps and all sit there in a row for hours on end. It was sooo entertaining!

Then, one by one, they disappeared and he never did find out what happened to them. I know my neighbor's dog killed a few, and the rest.......well they all just slowly disappeared.

We have fox, bears, owls.....live in the woods. Lots of predators here, so they would have to be caged for their own protection unfortunately.
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Kind of funny how you can't afford groceries we buy for you but you seem to have enough for your internet service. Society needs to rid this country with the like of you. It should be the survival of the fittest, then we wouldnt need to have welfare programs of any kind.
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How many times do I have to post that it is NOT my internet? Sheesh! I have put in many, many years of work. This is the last post I will make defending myself.

I never thought I would be in this position, hope you never are.
..."The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way."
Heraclitus
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maybe i should put up the hurricane shutters...

just in case..
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Well, definitely bring in the tomato plants.

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