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Propaganda Debunking

steve2470

(37,468 posts) Wed Apr 3, 2013, 05:50 AM Apr 2013

Welfare meme

Someone I know told me the other day that, supposedly, *some* parents with small children (age 6 and younger) are moving from state to state to get the best possible welfare benefits.

This is 100% BS, correct ?

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Welfare meme (Original Post) steve2470 Apr 2013 OP

I have never heard of that before TxDemChem Apr 2013 #1

agree on both points steve2470 Apr 2013 #2

Certainly doesn't sound very accurate. SheilaT Apr 2013 #3

TxDemChem

(1,918 posts)

1. I have never heard of that before

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 06:39 AM

Apr 2013

Besides, moving is expensive and don't they have to fulfill residence requirements first?

steve2470

(37,468 posts)

2. agree on both points

Reply to TxDemChem (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 06:46 AM

Apr 2013

I was polite to her and just let it go. I think it's urban legend. I can see moving ONCE for family reasons etc. But repeatedly ? Welfare queen stuff aka Reagan.

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)

3. Certainly doesn't sound very accurate.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 01:28 AM

Apr 2013

I've never been on welfare, although I have had small children. And even though I was reasonably well off at that point, we only moved when a job required it. I was always amazed at how much a move actually cost.

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