July 17, 201313 yr Can we back that up, or is that simply how the narrative has evolved after years of repetition? Can be backed up. Don't know how to from an ipad but feel free to google food stamp demographics. In 2010 blacks accounted for 22 percent while they were about 12 percent of population. I believe historically it was worse but am not positive.
July 17, 201313 yr Author I'm not surprised by the number of working poor receiving aid. I have preached all along that most people are working, and given reasons why they still need help.
July 17, 201313 yr I'm not surprised by the number of working poor receiving aid. I have preached all along that most people are working, and given reasons why they still need help. Me neither. I don't believe Food Stamps were ever intended to be for unemployed only, I believe your household income just has to be under a certain limit. What I don't know, is there a sliding scale for how much you receive. Is the person who income is below the threshold given less than the person who has no or very little income? My guess is yes but I have no clue.
July 17, 201313 yr Can be backed up. Don't know how to from an ipad but feel free to google food stamp demographics. In 2010 blacks accounted for 22 percent while they were about 12 percent of population. I believe historically it was worse but am not positive. These numbers reflect individuals who have received food stamps at some point in their lifetime: 15% Whites 31% Blacks 22% Hispanic 18% Other The politics and demographics of food stamp recipients | Pew Research Center
July 17, 201313 yr Author It would be interesting to layer over that, economic events at during each presidency.
July 18, 201313 yr According to that bar graph it would seem Louisville it outside of the nation wide norm. Not sure why.
July 18, 201313 yr According to that bar graph it would seem Louisville it outside of the nation wide norm. Not sure why. Possibility city!
July 19, 201313 yr It is when the natural assumption for white folks is that it's black folks who are the cause of the problem. And make no mistake, it is the natural assumption for those people. I think this works both ways. I have also perceived people to decry discussions about welfare reform as racially motivated, but those who have researched the issues realize it is not a minority issue. It is a social issue.
July 19, 201313 yr found it interesting than those on FS decreased greatly under Clinton but totally skyrocketed under Obama. Clinton was a compromiser , he went along with the R house on welfare reform .. It was good for the country ( Yeah Willie) . Obama is a total leftist radical and wont bend . Also would like to see the total population of Louisville broken down by race and then compare that to the number receiving food stamps . It it possible Rock Mom started this to highlight how its whites breaking the bank but the facts leaked out that blacks historically receive a much higher % of aid . Maybe I've been watching too many race conspiracy news stories lately ?
July 19, 201313 yr found it interesting than those on FS decreased greatly under Clinton but totally skyrocketed under Obama. Clinton was a compromiser , he went along with the R house on welfare reform .. It was good for the country ( Yeah Willie) . Obama is a total leftist radical and wont bend . Also would like to see the total population of Louisville broken down by race and then compare that to the number receiving food stamps . It it possible Rock Mom started this to highlight how its whites breaking the bank but the facts leaked out that blacks historically receive a much higher % of aid . Maybe I've been watching too many race conspiracy news stories lately ? The numbers I saw put Louisville at 74% white and 22% black.
July 19, 201313 yr The numbers I saw put Louisville at 74% white and 22% black. If I calculate correctly then the rate of blacks on food stamps would be approximately 66%. 33% of the population accounting for 22% of the study group.... Race One race 251950 98.33% White 161261 62.94% Black or African American 84586 33.01% American Indian and Alaska Native 578 0.23% Asian 3705 1.45% Asian indian 484 0.19% Chinese 454 0.18% Filipino 270 0.11% Japanese 130 0.05% Korean 372 0.15% Vietnamese 1699 0.66% Other Asian 296 0.12% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 111 0.04% Native Hawaiian 43 0.02% Guamanian or Chamorro 17 0.01% Samoan 16 0.01% Other Pacific Islander 35 0.01% Some other race 1709 0.67% Two or more races 4281 1.67%
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