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Red Mountain

(1,704 posts)
105. Respectfully disagree
Thu Dec 29, 2016, 05:23 PM
Dec 2016

We've got to build a public consensus any way we can. Not letting bullies have their way with us one by one sends a clear message.

He'll think twice next time.

I. Love.You. ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #1
I love you too LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #151
Good for you! K&R. n/t Different Drummer Dec 2016 #2
Way to go!!! blue cat Dec 2016 #3
And I cried madokie Dec 2016 #4
I tried not to cry in front of her...but she knew I was LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #153
two thumbs up !! bowens43 Dec 2016 #5
I also said, "You don't think it's you...you don't think you're the problem. It's you! It's you!" LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #6
Slight correction GeoWilliam750 Dec 2016 #137
touche. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #148
I laughed oldtime dfl_er Dec 2016 #7
You a badass! bench scientist Dec 2016 #8
So proud for you Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #9
not taking it anymore! MFM008 Dec 2016 #10
YES! "These twits and their mean, narrow, maggoty view of the world!" Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #72
Maybe if I see it, I'll say it, too. We all should, but babylonsister Dec 2016 #211
ha!!!! bdamomma Dec 2016 #11
9 times out of 10. spot on LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #145
You are my hero today. Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #12
My Daddy didn't raise no punk... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #147
and i cried... Raster Dec 2016 #13
As someone who was ridiculed using food stamps once - I know what the ridicule is like. nini Dec 2016 #14
I am so sorry for your experience. Together, we can make this better. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #144
I know what you mean.. nini Dec 2016 #196
Way to go. Don't let these cretins shame good people. jalan48 Dec 2016 #15
Be careful getting into verbal confrontations with people Yavin4 Dec 2016 #16
They are counting on us to be afraid of them. redstatebluegirl Dec 2016 #21
Enough of the fear mongering, please..... llmart Dec 2016 #123
wrong attitude azureblue Dec 2016 #124
I AM armed-- I carry a purse that many have suggested be registered as a lethal weapon, and niyad Dec 2016 #150
I would love to meet you LittleGirl Dec 2016 #230
it would be lovely if we could. I am glad when I can make people smile. niyad Dec 2016 #247
Same here LittleGirl Dec 2016 #258
fuck um so am I.. stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #158
Good going! KT2000 Dec 2016 #17
I LOVE YOU! redstatebluegirl Dec 2016 #18
+10000! Can't wait until the situations presents itself to me as I will not hold my tongue nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #71
I LOVE YOU TOO! LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #156
You made me cry too! lunatica Dec 2016 #19
I recommend you for your actions. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #20
What state still uses 'stamps'? superpatriotman Dec 2016 #22
It was a card. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #38
Folks still call them stamps. MissB Dec 2016 #52
I still see people with WIC vouchers at stores sometimes. haele Dec 2016 #77
Thanks for the explanation! Lord_at_War Dec 2016 #121
This made my day! brucefan Dec 2016 #23
Loud and proud. Well done. byronius Dec 2016 #24
Thank you Worried senior Dec 2016 #25
My hero! liberalmuse Dec 2016 #26
Everyone - Yes You too - need to stand up for what is right and not let people get away List left Dec 2016 #27
Thank you for your kindness. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #28
How does anyone these days know who is using SNAP? demmiblue Dec 2016 #29
I agree tapermaker Dec 2016 #45
Of course you think that, dearie. n/t demmiblue Dec 2016 #46
the cards are (purposely) easy to identify n/t snpsmom Dec 2016 #49
I have one and it's not easy to identify. It looks and works like a debit card. Kaleva Dec 2016 #226
The cards in Texas are easy to identify. They vary from state to state. Lisa0825 Dec 2016 #234
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #275
NC and Ohio's cards are both obvious dsc Dec 2016 #239
A lot of people still call them food stamps, even though it's a card. DLevine Dec 2016 #58
I still call them food stamps...what are they called? LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #91
Here in PA they're called snap benefits. DLevine Dec 2016 #96
I still call them food stamps at times awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #187
But many states also use them for the child support program jberryhill Dec 2016 #191
Do you usually drop by DU for the express purpose of accusing DU'ers of lying? Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #80
Apparently so. ailsagirl Dec 2016 #210
People still call them food stamps gollygee Dec 2016 #86
A Card, But You Can Tell erpowers Dec 2016 #125
calling out another du'er is actually frowned upon here. niyad Dec 2016 #154
IF the poster made it up that definitely wouldn't be the way to "make someone feel good about Raine Dec 2016 #168
There are a couple of giveaways. RedWedge Dec 2016 #109
In Pennsylvania, there is no way to mistake the Access card for a credit/debit card Orrex Dec 2016 #113
I guess I am naive. demmiblue Dec 2016 #132
Personal bubbles vary a lot from area to area. politicat Dec 2016 #272
this. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #184
Easy to Tell erpowers Dec 2016 #129
I know they look different, this is my state's card (called a Bridge card): demmiblue Dec 2016 #140
Probably the Swipe Pads erpowers Dec 2016 #197
Good for you, standing up against a bully like that. DawgHouse Dec 2016 #30
It's a card, but in MD, it's a bright Orange card. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #40
Wow that's ridiculous that the card is so identifiable. DawgHouse Dec 2016 #263
I am pretty sure that most of them are... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #264
K & R and wondering... LAS14 Dec 2016 #30
I live ina a red area of a blue state. I wasn't in my neighborhood though LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #95
Thank you. That was beautiful. CentralMass Dec 2016 #32
K&R...THANK YOU! spanone Dec 2016 #33
Thank You Gymbo Dec 2016 #34
Proud to have you and your bravery as a fellow DU'er! hamsterjill Dec 2016 #35
I LOVE YOU! nt ThingsGottaChange Dec 2016 #36
Good For You! Texin Dec 2016 #37
Remind them that Fox News is owned by a Foreigner and a Muslim. FACT. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #41
Good on you Laydee. We appear to be entering another Reagan age. Me! Me! Me! Tarheel_Dem Dec 2016 #39
Bullshit. Reagan didn't get Gorbachev to interfere in or election. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #44
THANK YOU onetexan Dec 2016 #42
How would he have known? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #43
Yep. He eagle eye spotted her card because I was reaching into my cart and putting my things on the LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #47
Most are pretty distinctive looking. They are made to be that way. Lochloosa Dec 2016 #54
Shall we do state EBT/SNAP card pics....? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #207
Nah...see post #113 LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #246
When I was on snap, I had to tell the cashier before I could swipe the card. DLevine Dec 2016 #63
Not buying it.....sorry. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #141
You are replying to your own post. DLevine Dec 2016 #160
I did no such thing.."..calling her a liar.."...I said I'm not buying it. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #176
Obviously many of us have had a much different experience than you. nt DLevine Dec 2016 #180
which is the same as saying I am lying. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #248
If I said you were lying I would say you are lying...exactly like that...no grey, I'd say it. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #268
Sorry. You don't get to have it both ways. Saying you don't buy it is the same LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #271
You don't make the rules though do you? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #276
Conflate much? LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #277
I NEVER said what you've put in quotation marks, and you can't show I have... Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #278
Yes. You did. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #279
Link it....it's JUST.THAT.SIMPLE. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #281
Read your posts. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #282
Or..you provide a link to your claim...I typed my posts....I know what they say. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #283
Nope. Just read for context. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #285
Just read it. It's that simple. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #287
Need a declared enemy..... Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #290
Nope. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #291
Really?? Let's see how that works in any Court... Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #292
Yup. REALLY. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #293
Who decided we are at war with Russia or called them enemies? Besides Romeny in '12? Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #294
They decided we are at war with them when THEY committed an act of war against the USA LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #301
That is not true. Sanity Claws Dec 2016 #185
2 shopping carts back....really? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #205
Who says there were carts? Sanity Claws Dec 2016 #206
If this gets you through....she didn't say there weren't carts. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #209
See post # 38 and post #40 LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #245
Laydee said ....That's at least ONE cart Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #270
Awwww, and yet, it *still* happened, and by now, I think that makes you upset LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #273
Not buying it...if you worked for social services you'd know they changed the design SticksnStones Dec 2016 #241
...but...but...they said, "Shall we compare cards?" Royal *we* and everything. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #259
Some of the conversations here at DU seem to be unnecessarily hostile of late. SticksnStones Dec 2016 #260
Thank you for that. I don't know how to make them feel better LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #261
I think many of us are feeling all kind of raw nerves, right on the edge... SticksnStones Dec 2016 #262
That's the new card.....new applicants started getting these in the 4th qrtr.. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #269
And yet, STILL, you are *WRONG* LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #274
Not wrong....I quoted the linked material...which is included in our work literature. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #284
Absolutely wrong, since you are trying to tell me what happened didn't happen LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #286
I never ONCE said it didn't happen and you can't show I did....try. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #288
What aren't you buying then? LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #289
Good for you. Maybe that asshole will think twice before openly offering his stopbush Dec 2016 #48
How did you know she was in a veteran's family? NT Eric J in MN Dec 2016 #50
ESP? cwydro Dec 2016 #69
Wild guess...but these parts it's a pretty safe bet. Truth is, I didn't know LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #106
Do you have any idea how many veteran's families are on assistance? Pathwalker Dec 2016 #174
Thank you for standing up for her. DLevine Dec 2016 #51
Thank You! deancr Dec 2016 #53
We, as a society indigoth Dec 2016 #55
Excellent. Well done. lpbk2713 Dec 2016 #56
Oh this is *awesome*. Thank you for it. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #142
Oh dear, I think I have something in my eye.... Useless in FL Dec 2016 #57
Damn! We need more of you! C Moon Dec 2016 #59
Those assholes THINK they are in the majority. They have to be shown they are not. n/t Binkie The Clown Dec 2016 #60
Exactly! Raster Dec 2016 #103
Beautiful. K&R. ck4829 Dec 2016 #61
That's awesome fescuerescue Dec 2016 #62
Bless your heart. Enjoy your stay! nt DLevine Dec 2016 #67
Thanks! fescuerescue Dec 2016 #78
It *IS* awesome..and no one said a word to either one of us LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #107
thanks again fescuerescue Dec 2016 #131
Oh I will...bless your heart LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #165
is there a problem? fescuerescue Dec 2016 #170
I posted the OP. No problem at all. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #171
Nice work. Turbineguy Dec 2016 #64
What told you she's in a veteran's family? SunSeeker Dec 2016 #65
Didn't need to be told... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #108
Let me tell you something Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #66
K&R! Aristus Dec 2016 #68
Excellent! You are my hero. Lint Head Dec 2016 #70
Inspirational- Thank you for your courage! redstateblues Dec 2016 #79
you are freakin' awesome!!!! renate Dec 2016 #73
GOOD. FOR. YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2016 #74
You are my hero. we can do it Dec 2016 #75
THAT is AWESOME!! meadowlark5 Dec 2016 #76
MORE of THIS! world wide wally Dec 2016 #81
Good for You! Leith Dec 2016 #82
You win, LB. moondust Dec 2016 #83
Bravo to you! Vinca Dec 2016 #84
K and a big fucking R! TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #85
Good Job-thank you for your actions here Gothmog Dec 2016 #87
Wow jeffreyi Dec 2016 #88
These idiot Neanderthals must be shouted down at every possible opportunity! lastone Dec 2016 #89
good job!!!!from another military brat!!! demigoddess Dec 2016 #90
Good for you! treestar Dec 2016 #92
Well, that just made my day. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #93
That is just beautiful.... Freedomofspeech Dec 2016 #94
Awesome!!!!! SummerSnow Dec 2016 #97
I know your intentions were good. cwydro Dec 2016 #98
Respectfully disagree Red Mountain Dec 2016 #105
I agree with you. There was no need to "project" it to the entire store. kickitup Dec 2016 #116
Agreed. Ms. Toad Dec 2016 #143
I'm not on public assistance, but I would have been horribly embarrassed had it been me. cwydro Dec 2016 #155
My son and his girlfriend received SNAP benefits before and after their child was born. kickitup Dec 2016 #167
Years ago, I had a part-time job at a grocery store. cwydro Dec 2016 #177
I would agree melman Dec 2016 #152
+1 BuddhaGirl Dec 2016 #189
I would definitely applaud that! Initech Dec 2016 #99
Two thumbs up. stage left Dec 2016 #100
You are a good person. Thank you. nt Chalco Dec 2016 #101
What a beautiful post malaise Dec 2016 #102
Great story. Thanks for standing up. SpankMe Dec 2016 #104
Seems like you could've made your point without screaming and swearing oberliner Dec 2016 #110
LaydeeBug for President! Dave in VA Dec 2016 #111
We can start small, mayor. ffr Dec 2016 #120
Thank you! mchill Dec 2016 #112
You're a Warrior for Humanity! Thank you! nolabear Dec 2016 #114
That's wonderful! RavensChick Dec 2016 #115
I teared up ... Jopin Klobe Dec 2016 #117
God bless you for your courage!!! Hulk Dec 2016 #118
Bravo! MarinCoUSA Dec 2016 #119
Thank you, Ladeebug PlanetBev Dec 2016 #122
We have become so callous in this country. alarimer Dec 2016 #126
Excellent! Tracyjo Dec 2016 #127
And in the end.... Jacob Boehme Dec 2016 #128
to the greatest with you DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #130
I have a feeling this will go viral. Folks, be sure to credit LaydeeBug! Hekate Dec 2016 #133
That tickled me! PatrickforO Dec 2016 #134
Thank you! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #135
Thank you for being bold Lifelong Protester Dec 2016 #136
Congratulations doggie breath Dec 2016 #138
And I cried too! teezy Dec 2016 #139
Real Patriot Right There Afromania Dec 2016 #146
good for you, LB!!! we cannot allow these bigoted jerks to go unchallenged in their arrogance. niyad Dec 2016 #149
That's so funny! My bestie's initals are LB, and I call her this all the time LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #157
you are most welcome!! niyad Dec 2016 #159
Picture this humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #161
EBT cards can't be used for prepared or hot foods...so LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #182
and you are wrong EBT's are humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #216
Actually, I am not wrong at all, but don't let that stop you LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #222
As stated below in post 231, EBT cards can be used for fast food in 4 states Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #296
The program is only for some who are homeless, elderly, or disabled. DLevine Jan 2017 #297
No I don't LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #300
You accuse the poster of lying just like that other poster did to you Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #302
No I don't, but don't let it stop you LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #304
They are available in FL only for some who are disabled, elderly, or homeless. DLevine Jan 2017 #298
People who use EBT cards know *Exactly* what it can be used for - and it's NOT fast food nadine_mn Dec 2016 #192
No that is not true the rules humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #217
Of course a living wage is important - but not everyone can work nadine_mn Dec 2016 #231
Yes, damn those useless eaters! Where are their bootstraps! DLevine Jan 2017 #299
I guess they ate them ... LOL.. n/t humbled_opinion Jan 2017 #303
K&R! stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #162
Great Job! Caliman73 Dec 2016 #163
You're the absolute best! nt Raine Dec 2016 #164
we are going to need to be loud and proud DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #166
What state still uses food stamps? Kaleva Dec 2016 #169
Many of us still call them food stamps. We know it's actually a card. nt DLevine Dec 2016 #173
My SNAP card looks like and works like any debit card Kaleva Dec 2016 #223
PA Access cards are a solid blue-green background with ACCESS written in bold, DLevine Dec 2016 #232
You sound like one helluva woman! JPPaverage Dec 2016 #172
So proud of you, LaydeeBug! ailsagirl Dec 2016 #175
I applaud and salute you Docreed2003 Dec 2016 #178
I absolutely love you BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #179
I can't believe this! Guys!!! You are awesome and I feel so good for LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #181
Awesome job!! PatsFan87 Dec 2016 #183
I would have joined in with you my friend. I would be pointing my finger directly at him YOHABLO Dec 2016 #186
And they don't want to help people. calimary Dec 2016 #199
They will give you Luke. We will give them Matthew. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #249
I wish it were Luke - more than what we usually get from them: a Leviticus mentality. calimary Dec 2016 #265
They should really ask whether they follow the Old Testament or the New one. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #266
Run for office Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2016 #188
Maybe you weren't being a lady but you sure shoved a bug up her ass. Auntie Bush Dec 2016 #190
These selfish, cold-hearted shit-heads NEED to be confronted. calimary Dec 2016 #193
... UTUSN Dec 2016 #194
Beautiful Uponthegears Dec 2016 #195
Stand up, stand out, and shout!!! benld74 Dec 2016 #198
We ARE stronger together! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #200
Bravo !! Dawgman49 Dec 2016 #201
BLESS your beautiful soul heaven05 Dec 2016 #202
PROUD OF YOU! blue sky at night Dec 2016 #203
Good for you, we all need to stand up to these assholes liberal N proud Dec 2016 #204
Bravo LadyBug jodymarie aimee Dec 2016 #208
I feel like I am watching " Invasion of the body snatchers " as I come in contact with geretogo Dec 2016 #212
Wow! Good for you for leveling a clear-eyed response he couldn't miss! FailureToCommunicate Dec 2016 #213
Good. It's time we do that all the time Feeling the Bern Dec 2016 #214
You are a true American. roamer65 Dec 2016 #215
I am so glad people like you are out there. Big hugs to you, ladeebug! AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #218
You are an incredibly brave and wonderful person! dae Dec 2016 #219
Thank you!! denvine Dec 2016 #220
Awesome! jimlup Dec 2016 #221
The lady was probably using WIC coupons and not food stamps Kaleva Dec 2016 #224
It was the bright orange card...I don't know what they're called. We call 'em food stamps. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #228
good for you barbtries Dec 2016 #225
Good for you Lotusflower70 Dec 2016 #227
Haha! Love it! True_Blue Dec 2016 #229
It's no wonder so many food stamp leftyladyfrommo Dec 2016 #233
Yep. Or that they're dressed nicely... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #235
Speak up Johnny2X2X Dec 2016 #236
GOOD FOR YOU LaydeeBug!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!! onecent Dec 2016 #237
You've just moved to the top of my list of future wives. Big_K Dec 2016 #238
A safety pin moment Bucky Dec 2016 #240
I am not sure what a safety pin moment is, but am shocked at the response here LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #242
wearing a safety pin to indicate that one is "safe haven" if someone is being bullied or niyad Dec 2016 #250
This is an amazing idea, and something I hadn't heard of LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #251
the safety pin idea started in britain after the insane brexit vote. and I would guess that niyad Dec 2016 #252
The safety pin movement started right after the election... Bucky Dec 2016 #257
It showed manyhow to do the same malaise Dec 2016 #267
I asked you in another thread what you meant (in a practical sense) by 'fighting back' FiveGoodMen Dec 2016 #243
There is no good answer to "fight back" when they own or run everything LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #244
Excellent! Mountain Mule Dec 2016 #253
God Bless itcfish Dec 2016 #254
you too. Thank you. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #256
My one and only issue with food stamps is that it perpetuates Medicaid expenditures.f MadDAsHell Dec 2016 #255
This is a strawman LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #280
As the father of a naval officer, thank you. Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #295
As the daughter of an Army Officer, you are most welcome LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #305
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