Another ridiculous decision

[doughuddl2]

Iowa won't participate in federal program giving low-income kids grocery money

Iowa won't participate in a federal program to provide children with $40 a month in food assistance during the summer. Child obesity listed as issue.

www.desmoinesregister.com

Our governor is so ridiculously ignorant. Passing up free federal money that goes straight into our local economy, and then trying to tie SNAP benefits for kids to obesity. It actually has the opposite effect. EBT helps low income people have money to buy healthy food, that is typically more expensive.

Makes you happy, right?

Kimmie helps you libs spread more hate.

Have a Hateful New Year!

 

[Bearhawk0505]

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Not only are the decisions cruel, they make very little economic sense. I was not a fan of Branstad overall, but I believe he would be making far better economic decisions for the state. For example, he elected to participate in Medicaid expansion.

 

[Huey Grey]

We're gonna be in a world of shit when Kimmy eliminates the state income tax. Half of Iowa's revenue comes from it.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

We're gonna be in a world of shit when Kimmy eliminates the state income tax. Half of Iowa's revenue comes from it.

How will it affect you?

 

[Huey Grey]

How will it affect you?

Higher property taxes, higher local taxes, likely higher sales taxes.

 

[hawkbirch]

How will it affect you?

I like things like IPERS, public schools, law enforcement, the judicial system, safe roads, clean water, the State Auditor, the Department of Health and Human Services child welfare staff to name a few. They are all underfunded right now and tax cuts will do nothing to improve that.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Higher property taxes, higher local taxes, likely higher sales taxes.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs $100 million property tax cut into law​

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs $100 million property tax cut into law - Iowa Capital Dispatch

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a property tax cut into law Thursday that lawmakers say will save Iowans $100 million.

iowacapitaldispatch.com

 

[torbee]

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

I like things like IPERS, public schools, law enforcement, the judicial system, safe roads, clean water, the State Auditor, the Department of Health and Human Services child welfare staff to name a few. They are all underfunded right now and tax cuts will do nothing to improve that.

I think a good hard look to see where we can cut the fat is always a healthy exercise.

 

[hawkbirch]

I think a good hard look to see where we can cut the fat is always a healthy exercise.

Maybe you should suggest such a step to Kimmie. She's not giving much of anything a good hard look so far. Push stuff through as fast as possible before voters and legislators figure out the down side and stop her.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

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Imagine that from Raygun.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Maybe you should suggest such a step to Kimmie. She's not giving much of anything a good hard look so far. Push stuff through as fast as possible before voters and legislators figure out the down side and stop her.

She'll be governor for as long as she likes.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Maybe you should suggest such a step to Kimmie. She's not giving much of anything a good hard look so far. Push stuff through as fast as possible before voters and legislators figure out the down side and stop her.

Reorganization of Iowa’s state government signed into law by Gov. Reynolds​

The new law reduces the number of cabinet-level state agencies from 37 to 16, and eliminates scores of vacant state government positions

Iowa state government set for reorganization after Reynolds signs her proposal into law

The new law reduces the number of cabinet-level state agencies from 37 to 16, and eliminates hundreds of vacant state government positions.

www.thegazette.com

 

[hawkbirch]

Reorganization of Iowa’s state government signed into law by Gov. Reynolds​

The new law reduces the number of cabinet-level state agencies from 37 to 16, and eliminates scores of vacant state government positions

Iowa state government set for reorganization after Reynolds signs her proposal into law

The new law reduces the number of cabinet-level state agencies from 37 to 16, and eliminates hundreds of vacant state government positions.

www.thegazette.com

Like I said,

“House and Senate Republicans refused to fully vet this bill or exercise any oversight on the governor’s office. Now it’s law, and Iowans will be living with the consequences for decades to come.”

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Like I said,

“House and Senate Republicans refused to fully vet this bill or exercise any oversight on the governor’s office. Now it’s law, and Iowans will be living with the consequences for decades to come.”

What makes you think they didn't vet the bill?

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Higher property taxes, higher local taxes, likely higher sales taxes.

Good!

I prefer the pay as you go method via local taxes, sales taxes. That way we all pay our fair share.

 

[hawkbirch]

What makes you think they didn't vet the bill?

It’s a quote from your article, you ****ing moron. Surely a well read intellect like yourself actually read the article before you posted it.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

It’s a quote from your article, you ****ing moron. Surely a well read intellect like yourself actually read the article before you posted it.

Oh birch...

You're claiming the same thing as the state Democrat senator you quoted.

In post 290 you said: "She's not giving much of anything a good hard look so far. Push stuff through as fast as possible before voters and legislators figure out the down side and stop her."

But I'm asking you birch, not the senator. And I'll ask you again. What makes you think they didn't vet the bill?

Providing a quote from a Dem state senator isn't answering the question.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

It’s a quote from your article, you ****ing moron.

You are ill-tempered.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Kim's donors need kids to scoop pig shit out of hog confinements. Kids with full bellies won't take these jobs.

Tell me you don't know the first thing about CAFOs without telling me you don't know the first thing about CAFOs...

 

[pjhawk]

Makes you happy, right?

Kimmie helps you libs spread more hate.

Have a Hateful New Year!

This doesn't even make any sense except as projection.

 

[pjhawk]

You are ill-tempered.

Trump supporter dissing someone as ill-tempered. These guys.....

 

[McLovin32]

This thread delivered. But unfortunately for some kids in Iowa, Governor Reynolds did not. Thank you for sharing this.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Iowa Democrats...

 

[McLovin32]

Iowa Democrats...

Iowa Republicans....

 

[hawkbirch]

Oh birch...

You're claiming the same thing as the state Democrat senator you quoted.

In post 290 you said: "She's not giving much of anything a good hard look so far. Push stuff through as fast as possible before voters and legislators figure out the down side and stop her."

But I'm asking you birch, not the senator. And I'll ask you again. What makes you think they didn't vet the bill?

Providing a quote from a Dem state senator isn't answering the question.

You would know about not answering the question.

It's the answer you are going to get. I don't care if it satisfies you or not.

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

Gotta get 'em hooked on government handouts when they're young, amirite, libs?

Considering that self described conservatives/Republicans are the biggest takers of handouts, I guess I’m not following your logic whatsoever.

$40 a month to help slightly ease a needy kids hunger and food insecurity seems like a pitiful amount to me. The fact that there are multitudes of hungry kids in this country is shameful and disgusting.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

You would know about not answering the question.

It's the answer you are going to get. I don't care if it satisfies you or not.

Thanks for admitting you're full of shit. You cant defend your stance. You just parrot what others say.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

$40 a month to help slightly ease a needy kids hunger and food insecurity seems like a pitiful amount to me. The fact that there are multitudes of hungry kids in this country is shameful and disgusting.

Makes you wonder why your side is all in with the U.S. taking in millions of people from other countries when the country can't even address its own.

 

[hawkbirch]

Thanks for admitting you're full of shit. You cant defend your stance. You just parrot what others say.

says the guy who hasn’t had an original thought his whole life.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

says the guy who hasn’t had an original thought his whole life.

 

[JRHawk2003]

There is some real poverty and homelessness in rural Iowa. Go down in the area south of Chelsea, in Tama County in the Iowa River Basin area.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Considering that self described conservatives/Republicans are the biggest takers of handouts, I guess I’m not following your logic whatsoever.

$40 a month to help slightly ease a needy kids hunger and food insecurity seems like a pitiful amount to me. The fact that there are multitudes of hungry kids in this country is shameful and disgusting.

If mom and dad give up the cigs and pot they would be able to buy steak for every meal at home.

 

[fredjr82]

The world needs more empathy. I think it is the best trait any human can have.

It doesn't even have to be empathy. I've never went hungry in my life, so I can't really be empathetic for someone who has. I'm just a decent f'ing person who understands that sometimes people need some help and it's OK that those that can help, do.

However, with that stated above, I wouldn't piss on @NorthernHawkeye if he was on fire.

 

[fredjr82]

Hoping this helps the libs in the state to finally make the move. Pack up and GTFO.

The Libs live in the cities that matter in this State. Without those cities, it'd be a 3rd world country.

 

[waterboy4582]

The Libs live in the cities that matter in this State. Without those cities, it'd be a 3rd world country.

Let’s find out. I will help you pack.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

The Libs live in the cities that matter in this State. Without those cities, it'd be a 3rd world country.

The libs are bringing this state down without them Iowa would be a paradise.

 

[EasyHawk]

Fortunately the schools offer free breakfast and free lunch and send home free bags of food for weekends and breaks (many of which are found in lockers and trash cans and left in classrooms). Lunches are provided all summer. For some reason the schools are now responsible for feeding kids around the year. Oh for the days when parents did that. Crazy expecting the government to fund everything, but typical of many people.

 

[KFsdisciple]

You guys are propagandists.

Plenty of programs exist to address this issue.

DMPS Offers Free Summer Meals at 29 Locations - Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines Public Schools is delighted to announce its continued participation in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. This program ensures a seamless and secure delivery of wholesome meals during the upcoming summer break at 29 convenient locations. ...

www.dmschools.org

It's never enough. There could be 100 programs like this one, but that doesn't matter.

 

[fredjr82]

The libs are bringing this state down without them Iowa would be a paradise.

You should start with punctuation, and build from there. You'll get it!! I believe in you.