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Isn't it ironic?

Submitted by DeMolay on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 02:08
in

The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture,
is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever.

Meanwhile, the National Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to "please do not feed the animals" because the animals may grow dependent and not learn to take care of themselves.


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There's nothing wrong with aid

Submitted by attackapathy on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 08:37.

The problem is when it starts to become dependency. and abuse. and people gaming the system or planning on it as a lifestyle by having kids at a very early age and expecting the government to provide.

Talked yourself right out of

Submitted by ThermopolisWarr... on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 08:52.

Talked yourself right out of that one...

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well played DeMolay.

Submitted by techguy on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 05:54.

well played DeMolay.

Actually, it makes sense....

Submitted by Indoctrination ... on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 05:20.

Which livestock is more important to the government? That's the herd that you feed.

indeed,

Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 03:57.

it is ironic, don't you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v9yUVgrmPY

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It's more than ironic...

Submitted by Cyril on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 03:47.

I'd call it :

CYNICAL.

As in #2 :

Adjective:

1. ...
2. Doubtful as to whether something will happen or is even worthwhile.

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I like the contrast...

Submitted by Likkerish on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 03:42.


...in your observation.

Thanks, but I cannot claim credit for the original idea.

Submitted by DeMolay on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 05:37.

Just had to share this observation.