The Goat Pen

bluetick wrote:I feel bad about that whole food stamp saga, so I propose a do-over.

Hacksaw wrote:I'm almost surprised when I go to the grocery store now and see someone paying for food with something other than a food stamp card. It's ridiculous. And they're almost always buying things that I routinely avoid in lieu of cheaper alternatives.

That's interesting, Hack. I never notice people using food stamps at my Krogers...maybe I'll keep a watchful eye out for that sort of thing. Around here you have to venture out to the bargain and thrift stores to find that kind of activity.

Anyway, sorry to hear about how things have deteriorated in your neighborhood. Although I must say, you don't appear to be all that sympathetic. Is it because they are buying brands that you consider to be too good for their predicament? Understandable - that kind of sentiment has gained a lot of ground the last generation or so. Hah - do you remember my story not long ago about finding that 8-track tape of Welfare Cadillac? (It occurs to me that there aren't any good songs about Corporate Welfare - LOL).

Keep us up to speed on the food stamps - that's a disquieting situation. You can bet I'm going to pay more attention next time I go buy groceries.

Ciao for now!

Bluetick lives in Farragut and shops at the only SuperKrogers in town. Farragut is the richer part of town.