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In reply to the discussion: US Judge Blocks Trump Administration SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy [View all]

GenThePerservering

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8. Ex-hungry person once on food stamp agrees with this
Reply to Martin68 (Reply #1)
Tue Jun 23, 2026, 01:18 PM
Yesterday

if I wanted candy and pop, I spent my own money. I was embarrassed to buy that shit with food stamps.

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US Judge Blocks Trump Administration SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy [View all] BumRushDaShow Monday OP
I don't think nutrition-free excess sugar is good for the health. I don't think SNAP benefits should include Martin68 Monday #1
Who do you think has the right to oberle Monday #3
Yes.The government has the responsibility of managing the program and decisions should be based on science. Martin68 Yesterday #5
Calories are calories. Your body literally runs on glucose. its not exactly fentanyl Blues Heron Monday #4
In excess, over time, it can cause as much damage as fentanyl. highly refined sugar and ultra-processed carbohydrates Martin68 Yesterday #6
no its not as as bad as fentanyl. Let them have a treat. Everybody gets gov susidies of some form, so lets ban all candy Blues Heron Yesterday #7
I'd rather my tax dollars were spent on healthy food. Martin68 Yesterday #9
You are using tax paid benefits the minute you travel on a government road. Should they control what you buy? Blues Heron Yesterday #10
I'm getting tired of your wild attempts at logic. Comparing sugar to fentanyl and eating to driving just don't help the Martin68 Yesterday #11
Cool story bro Blues Heron Yesterday #12
Are you under the impression you can engage in unrestricted commerce while on a public thoroughfare? Llewlladdwr Yesterday #13
Ex-hungry person once on food stamp agrees with this GenThePerservering Yesterday #8
When healthy food becomes as inexpensive as junk food Torchlight Yesterday #15
So much court winnings by the trumpedo. MarineCombatEngineer Monday #2
Good. 50 Shades Of Blue Yesterday #14
I agree with the decision EnergizedLib Yesterday #16
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