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Posted 08/08/2011 12:52 am
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I would agree that even 10 million would be too many but have to question how many would be on these dole programs if they actually had to WORK for what they got. I suspect that FAR fewer would sign up.
I would agree that even 10 million would be too many but have to question how many would be on these dole programs if they actually had to WORK for what they got. I suspect that FAR fewer would sign up.
A couple decades ago, in order to tighten up the money being handed out, Cook County (OBamaville) decided that all able-bodied welfare recipients would need to work off their income at $5 an hour (minimum wage was around $3.50). Thus, someone getting $400 a month would need to work two 40-hour weeks, or four 20s. Those incapable of working would continue to get their regular benefits.
80% of the people didn't show up!
The media ran with the idea that 80% of the welfare recipients were just lazy, perfectly willing to take money as long as it didn't require work.
I had a different angle. I'll bet most of those no-shows prolly worked full-time under the table for cash, plus got welfare.
They had two options: Keep the job paying $700 a month and give up the $400 welfare/workfare, or earn the $400, and lose the off the books job.
