[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I use them too. Though it's probably an Obamaphone he was using, I don't know. I have noticed that among the poorer folks phones are a huge status symbol.

Bob, none. They are fishing for money. I once came across a guy after I pulled out of McDonalds, near Christmas, I stopped and asked the guy if he wanted my value meal. He said, 'No thanks, I just ate' Looking more closely he was wearing very nice new Nikes.

I've bumped into real cases though. My favorite, back in my wilder days, I was cruising around the hood drinking beer, came up to an intersection, rolled down my window and handed my empty to an old bum collecting cans! Recycling in action

Pete

Well that sure as Hell proves that Americas poor are in the 1% worldwide and we don't need any of these goddamned welfare programs doesn't it Pete?