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RED-85-Z51
10-26-2013, 6:43pm
Customer pulls up today to drop off some equipment, we get to talking and the subject of government came up. We got to talking about the president, healthcare, welfare, and then food stamps..and I made the comment that "food stamps should be pulled back and all but eliminated..because people abuse them.
He barked back that "Hey, im on food stamps and welfare, be nice...its a hard life, you dont know me, you cant judge me:"
Now...You have to keep in mind here, this is a guy in his mid 30's...about 6 foot 3, slim, in what appeared to be great health..he lifted a 150lb mower out of his brand new Silverado pickup, and carried it a few feet..without so much as a hint of knee or back troubles. He was wearing nice Fubu cloths. Had a couple gold chains on..and a really nice set of wheels and a system in his new truck. Now, I know its in poor taste to judge..but..I couldnt for the life of me figure out why someone in such good health, in the prime of thier life..with such nice new EXPENSIVE toys...would be on food stamps and welfare..unless they have manipulated the system...right?
Bingo.
On paper he is poor. Thus, qualifies for munchie tickets. Allows him to spend his cash on toys while we feed his sorry ass. I fight back, I pay as little taxes as legally possible.
Customer pulls up today to drop off some equipment, we get to talking, and the subject of government came up. We got to talking about the president, healthcare, welfare, and then food stamps..and I made the comment that "food stamps should be pulled back and all but eliminated..because people abuse them."
He barked back that, "Hey, I'm on food stamps and welfare, be nice...it's a hard life, you dont know me, you cant judge me."
Now...You have to keep in mind here, this is a guy in his mid 30's...about 6 foot 3, slim, in what appeared to be great health..he lifted a 150lb mower out of his brand new Silverado pickup, and carried it a few feet..without so much as a hint of knee or back troubles. He was wearing nice Fubu clothes. Had a couple gold chains on..and a really nice set of wheels and a system in his new truck. Now, I know its in poor taste to judge..but..I couldn't for the life of me figure out why someone in such good health, in the prime of their life..with such nice new EXPENSIVE toys...would be on food stamps and welfare..unless they have manipulated the system...right?
Why don't you just come out and say it?
JRD77VET
10-26-2013, 6:59pm
Why don't you just come out and say it?
OK, I will. I tired and mad as hell that people are abusing the system.
I think if you draw benefits ( other than retirement ), you should give up your right to vote since it's obviously a conflict of interest ( ie, BUYING votes with govt funded programs )
Next time he comes back raise your rates.
Section 9: assistance in paying for mower repair bills.
Jeff '79
10-26-2013, 7:25pm
Next time he comes back shoot him.
:eek:
MrPeabody
10-26-2013, 7:28pm
A little business advice, RED, don't discuss politics with customers. No matter what, you've got about a 50/50 chance of pissing them off.
RED-85-Z51
10-26-2013, 7:34pm
Why don't you just come out and say it?
I know what you're implying..but..this homeboy was a Cracka...
A little business advice, RED, don't discuss politics with customers. No matter what, you've got about a 50/50 chance of pissing them off.
Sage wisdom here. :iagree:
RED-85-Z51
10-26-2013, 8:11pm
I liek to talk to my customers, some of my closest customers are ones Ive debated important issues with, we keep it short, sweet and respectful...always.
We dont always agree on things, but its good to know where people stand, and I think that it strengthens the Customer/business bond and makes it just a little personal. Ive never lost a customer like this...and even this guy..im fixing his stuff, and we came to an agreement...we dont see eye to eye on gov subsidies...
RedLS1GTO
10-26-2013, 8:23pm
[idiot liberal]... but, but, but... he would be starving without it!!![/idiot liberal]
Kerrmudgeon
10-26-2013, 8:33pm
He could have been pulling your leg too. :yesnod:
.....or he's really stupid to say that to you while putting out that image. :slap:
He doesn't want your judgment, all he wants is your money.
WEll Boo F**king WHo. You want my money then I will judge you.
A little business advice, RED, don't discuss politics with customers. No matter what, you've got about a 50/50 chance of pissing them off.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Assets don't count for foodstamps...only income.
Guy could own his house and that new truck outright and have a shit-ton in retirement accounts and qualify for food stamps.
It's the new American Dream
MrPeabody
10-26-2013, 8:50pm
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
We're talking about lawnmower repair here. Not saving the world from evil.:lol:
We're talking about lawnmower repair here. Not saving the world from evil.:lol:
If evil lives in a HOA neighborhood, then evil needs a lawnmower.
MrPeabody
10-26-2013, 8:56pm
If evil lives in a HOA neighborhood, then evil needs a lawnmower.
:rofl::rofl:
We're talking about lawnmower repair here. Not saving the world from evil.:lol:
Yea I know. Still, we've become far too accepting of lazy a-holes living off the hard work of the non-parasites. They should be made fun of every chance we get.
DukeAllen
10-26-2013, 9:04pm
Did you ask him what kind of candy and soda he buys with them?
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