Hunger Is Hitting More Middle Class Families: Do You Agree?

by Heisenberg Posted 2012/09/06 21:00:00

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PHILADELPHIA.CBSLOCAL.COM reports:
The US Department Agriculture says 50 million people went hungry last year.

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Heisenberg 2012/09/05 19:05:37

Yes

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Welcome to Hope and Change.

I hope the only people that are hungry are those that voted for this crap.
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scurvison 2012/09/09 03:35:09

No

Poor decision making is hitting middle class families. Iphone or 500 in ramen noodles and mac-n-cheese? Big screen or hamburger? Car payment or a fishin pole? All easy choices.

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Syl 2012/09/07 17:50:54

No

I thought middle class meant you can afford life. If you don't buy luxurious crap and you still can't afford enough food then you live in poverty. And if the middle class lives in poverty, then there is no middle class.

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CUDDLY BUT STILL CRABBY 2012/09/07 16:08:58

Yes

It's the new normal, courtesy of the progressive communists who see nothing wrong with it.

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Gray Pilgrim 2012/09/07 15:40:20

Yes

THank you OBAMA

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Steven Hahn 2012/09/07 15:27:45

Yes

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50 million hungry people in what is supposed to be the wealthiest nation on the planet. Bodes well for the future, doesn't it? There is no excuse for a statistic of this nature, other than outright greed, because the food is there, in plenty.

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Dave0626 2012/09/07 15:13:43

Yes

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Around my area...a 5 Lb. chub of ground beef used to be about $7.50...four yrs. ago....Now it's $13! And was in the store the other day and saw a regular size jar of Mayonnaise...the generic brand at $3.49....$3.49, ...and it was on a mark down sale!
Combine that with the increased costs of everything else...Yeah, I'd say people are going hungry. Or at least have to forgo other things just to feed their families!
So much for all that "hope and change" ...but Obamy said in his speech..."I'll do better if you'll just give me for more yrs."...And the sheeple are buying it!

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stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/09/07 14:55:36

No

QUESTION: Hunger Is Hitting More Middle Class Families: Do You Agree?

by HeisenbergPostedSeptember 06, 2012 (17 hours ago) stevegtexas@aol.com ANSWERED: no, probably not if theyre making $250,000 a year?!?!?! i could be wrong, but i WOULD be suprised! 2012.

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Noobcake 2012/09/07 14:03:01

No

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I honestly don't know what the situation is in America so I don't know, but I truly hope not! I would think that, unless there is actually a food shortage, if you are going without enough food than you are not middle class.

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Willa Miller 2012/09/07 13:51:18

Yes

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yes, our economy sucks and its getting worse.

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Rave 2012/09/07 12:07:39

No

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Not to the extent that it used to. These days in the west we have organizations that give food for just about anyone, we have food stamps, aid.

Missing a meal every now and again that you're used to isn't 'going hungry' it's simply cutting back on what you're used to. Besides, most of these families will live a house with furniture and tvs etc. it's about prioritizing your needs.

Where I live it's practically illegal to "go hungry" or not be given food if you're hungry, you can just walk into any hospital and say that you're starving and you'll be given a hot meal and a bed. Or any food shelter for that matter.

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MorbidC... to Rave 2012/09/07 13:10:03 (edited)

Food stamps don't help the economy. And it shouldn't be illegal to go hungry, people should be taught to share and help those in need.

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Rave to MorbidC... 2012/09/07 13:27:15

No they don't, but if you're truly hungry or your family is, your priority is to make sure you get what you need to keep yourself and your loved ones alive.

It's not illegal to go hungry, but it's illegal for hospital/shelter workers to refuse food for someone who needs it.

Sharing and helping those in need is good of course, but not everyone cares much about others.

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littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/09/07 11:09:42

Yes

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Hope Less Change!

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deborah sletten 2012/09/07 10:54:19

No

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They aren't middle class under those terms. Is the food budget being adjusted is a better way of asking. I hear people complain, but they still pay$ 100. For cable. I don't do cable, I have better things to do.

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Lady Whitewolf 2012/09/07 10:02:15

Yes

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yup

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Juan O'Mara 2012/09/07 08:18:50

Yes

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hope yall like yall's "change"

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jim 2012/09/07 06:20:37

No

Are we talking not getting three squares, eating top ramen 3 times a week hungry or hey we get to eat this week hungry? Big difference.

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Josh 2012/09/07 05:52:15

No

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If you have a hunger problem, you are no longer middle class...

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terrabytes 2012/09/07 05:14:45

No

no

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Redneck 2012/09/07 04:56:14

No

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are we talking about missing breakfast or something? we've got something like 50 million people on food stamps and a food pantry charity on every corner. There are people out there having a very hard time, but no one is going hungry. I'm talking about malnutrition, on the verge of starvation, Africa hungry.

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zcberry 2012/09/07 03:35:52

Yes

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Everything is going up, instead of pay!!! How are people suppose to live, with the cost of living going up.

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Robin 2012/09/07 03:16:01

Yes

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I know that is for a fact.

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Jalysa Ellis 2012/09/07 02:54:13

Yes

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I didn't have dinner tonight- not that I'm complaining because there are people who are worse off than I am- but this is like day 5 where we haven't had dinner.

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Seraph O. Storms 2012/09/07 02:42:54

Yes

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Every day around supper time.

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us 2012/09/07 02:40:41

Yes

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Middle class, I always considered myself middle class, but I guess you have to make at
least $250,000 and up to be middle class. I still think i'm middle class, I worked hard all
my life, but had alot of struggles. I never felt that someone owes me, or someone should give up there money and just give it to me. I believe people help other because they want.

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D34dIndian 2012/09/07 02:34:45

No

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Swallow your pride and go to the food bank if you are hungry.

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mikeeonly 2012/09/07 01:44:26

Yes

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obviously

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Gracie - Proud Conservative 2012/09/07 01:12:52

Yes

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If Obama is re-elected we'll all know hunger. They came to my house last night to do a survey, it pays $90! Taxpayer money spent to find out what I eat and drink! How about taking all those $90 checks and actually feeding people. You can't eat government!

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Raphy 2012/09/07 01:09:28

Yes

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I don't think It who is president. It started under Bush, and has gotten worse since then.

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Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2012/09/07 01:07:11

Yes

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Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

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☆ElenaDiamond☆ 2012/09/07 01:06:22

Yes

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Sadly the hope and change is fading. Hope for the future is fading. The changes are sad and getting worse. I didn't vote for him. Neither did many of the people I know. They all feel the sting. Everyone pays for the actions of the stupid, and gullible. This is why I wish there was a test to vote.

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lucky 2012/09/07 00:35:50

Yes

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Its crazy really, food is one of the thing we have plenty of in this country, enough that we export a lot of it, yet people are hungry, if your not on snap benefits, groceries are outrageous and then add taxes in many states on top of that cost and its no wonder people cant afford to eat, even those in the lower middle class. The sad thing is I dont remember hearing our candidates talk about getting the cost of food down, one wants to just hand out more foodstamps and the other... who knows.

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EST94 2012/09/06 23:51:47 (edited)

No

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This is going hungry to us in America

"Damn i want a snack after Dinner=( im starving...Mommm bring me some Mcdonalds!"
"NO"

Hunger for the rest of the world

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Steelshrt 2012/09/06 23:02:16

Yes

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I think you mean "former" middle class.

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MsDianna 2012/09/06 22:58:23

Yes

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yes people are spending themselves into the poorhouse keeping up with the Jones and sometimes food is the last item brought into the house. that's why children sometimes the only food they get is the meals at school. some schools are serving breakfast, lunch and a snack in the afternoon so children will be fed. some children are getting food to take home on Friday for the weekend. this isn't just poor children it's middle class children too

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jerry 2012/09/06 22:55:33

Yes

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This election isn't funny folks....real people need real jobs, we need cheaper gasoline, not flying saucers and unicorns, we need to stop spending, not solyndra-ing, we need to show strength in the world clearly, back our allies, and make our enemies afraid to test us.

This election could not be clearer.

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Kibbles 2012/09/06 22:52:56

Yes

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I'm not really sure, ever since I was a child hunger was always a problem.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/09/06 22:29:52

Yes

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YES! E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G AT THE MAJOR CHAIN GROCERY STORES IS INCREASING IN PRICE. I'VE INCLUDED A MAJOR WEEKLY STOP AT THE 99 CENT STORE TO MAKE DUE. ...PEOPLE WILLING TO WORK, ..STILL JOBLESS AND POSSIBLY HOMELESS, HAVE HUNGRY FAMILIES.

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TasselLady 2012/09/06 22:21:19

Yes

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And it's already hitting the poor.

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