Guess what the 2k EBT Katrina "victims" puchased at Wal Mart?

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
A friend of my Mother in Laws Brother's Niece said... :roll:Yeah right, sounds like bullsh!t to me.

Agreed. Here's more from the same link provided above:

Ayanna Day of New Orleans, who is in the Kelly shelter with her two young children, said the card gives her a sense of independence.

?Its just the idea of being able to do something for yourself,? she told 1200 WOAI news.

?When you?re used to being independent, we were feeling handicapped.?

Day said she planned to buy a small television set for her six year old son to watch while in the shelter, some personal items, and, amazingly for a woman who has lost her home and all of her belongings, and is living in a shelter 500 miles from her home, she said she plans to ?save most of it for hard times.?

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik
My in law works at a Wal Mart and four buses of "victims" pull up and disgorge their cargo. You would think they would head for the clothing aisles and necessities. Think again: They proceed to attack the electronics and jewelery department. My mom in law says they were practically wiped out of their big screen TVs and all of ther digital cameras and the jewelery department was trashed. Man, it sure feels good to know our great government is here to take our money and ease these poor folks' pain.

The police were called when the "refugees" were getting adamant about wanting to buy guns with their newfound wealth.

I saw yesterday that FEMA is suspending the EBT fiasco.A bit too late, but if they didnt offer to do it in the first place, they would be racist I guess.

Peace

Lounatik

I'm sure that there are some people that would waste the new found cash away, but 4 busses sound fishy.

How can they find room to store of the big screen TVs on the busses loaded with people?

Where, were the employees & securities personnel when they trashed the store?

IMHO, I find your story unbelievable and is a vessel that spread ignorance and hate.

PS. Please provide the location of this Walmart in question and I'll call to confirm the story.

Here is a link to a story from a volunteer that discusses the people returning from their trip to Walmart and Target.

The only thing that said was they came back with small TVs, movies, and video games? No mention of "big screens and digital cameras".

I guess those of you without children don't understand how much a small TV, some movies, and some video games can brighten up a childs (or teens) day by keeping them busy and occupied while they continue to live hundreds of miles from home, without any idea of what is going to happen next.

Why didn't they buy clothes? Pretty simple...they already have clothes up the wazoo being donated. Not only through traditional channels, but Texas and other states already decided to donate tens of millions in seized "counterfeit" clothing to the effort.

Still waiting for confirmed reports of big screens being bought by the dozens. I think I'll be waiting for a while (especially since busses won't hold dozens of big screen TVs).

while i agree a small TV, game system and DVD's will help the kids. Where are they going ot plug them in? not only that the shelteralso had TV's set and games for everyone to watch and gaming systems for them to play.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik
My in law works at a Wal Mart and four buses of "victims" pull up and disgorge their cargo. You would think they would head for the clothing aisles and necessities. Think again: They proceed to attack the electronics and jewelery department. My mom in law says they were practically wiped out of their big screen TVs and all of ther digital cameras and the jewelery department was trashed. Man, it sure feels good to know our great government is here to take our money and ease these poor folks' pain.

The police were called when the "refugees" were getting adamant about wanting to buy guns with their newfound wealth.

I saw yesterday that FEMA is suspending the EBT fiasco.A bit too late, but if they didnt offer to do it in the first place, they would be racist I guess.

Peace

Lounatik

I'm sure that there are some people that would waste the new found cash away, but 4 busses sound fishy.

How can they find room to store of the big screen TVs on the busses loaded with people?

Where, were the employees & securities personnel when they trashed the store?

IMHO, I find your story unbelievable and is a vessel that spread ignorance and hate.

PS. Please provide the location of this Walmart in question and I'll call to confirm the story.

Here is a link to a story from a volunteer that discusses the people returning from their trip to Walmart and Target.

The only thing that said was they came back with small TVs, movies, and video games? No mention of "big screens and digital cameras".

I guess those of you without children don't understand how much a small TV, some movies, and some video games can brighten up a childs (or teens) day by keeping them busy and occupied while they continue to live hundreds of miles from home, without any idea of what is going to happen next.

Why didn't they buy clothes? Pretty simple...they already have clothes up the wazoo being donated. Not only through traditional channels, but Texas and other states already decided to donate tens of millions in seized "counterfeit" clothing to the effort.

Still waiting for confirmed reports of big screens being bought by the dozens. I think I'll be waiting for a while (especially since busses won't hold dozens of big screen TVs).

while i agree a small TV, game system and DVD's will help the kids. Where are they going ot plug them in? not only that the shelteralso had TV's set and games for everyone to watch and gaming systems for them to play.

why not buy them coloring books, reading books, etc., instead of electronics?

 

[zendari]

Society of entitlement continues to destroy our country.

 

[imported_KuJaX]

It is just pathetic. It is the reason why the government decided to can the whole program. The very high majority of people that were left in New Orleans were poor black people that just suck on the welfare program. I am not surprised one bit that these idiots buy electronics and things that have absolutely no value what-so-ever to their survivial and getting them back up on their feet. They were never on their feet to begin with, and they never will. It is their mentallity, and for that reason they will always be poor and "picked on."

Anyone with a brain bigger than a dime would know to buy things that they absolutely need (neccessities) and screw the WANTS. Ohhhhh well, I am not surprised, and although I am sure there are quite a few people using the money for the actual purpose, the sad fact is: Most of them are not going to. They are bad with finances, giving them free money isnt going to change anything one bit.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

I'm hoping that these are isolated incidents if true 🙁
There are lots of good folks that still need help too.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Disgusting...

Just like you don't give cash money to bums.

 

[Lumathix]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik
My in law works at a Wal Mart and four buses of "victims" pull up and disgorge their cargo. You would think they would head for the clothing aisles and necessities. Think again: They proceed to attack the electronics and jewelery department. My mom in law says they were practically wiped out of their big screen TVs and all of ther digital cameras and the jewelery department was trashed. Man, it sure feels good to know our great government is here to take our money and ease these poor folks' pain.

The police were called when the "refugees" were getting adamant about wanting to buy guns with their newfound wealth.

I saw yesterday that FEMA is suspending the EBT fiasco.A bit too late, but if they didnt offer to do it in the first place, they would be racist I guess.

Peace

Lounatik

I'm sure that there are some people that would waste the new found cash away, but 4 busses sound fishy.

How can they find room to store of the big screen TVs on the busses loaded with people?

Where, were the employees & securities personnel when they trashed the store?

IMHO, I find your story unbelievable and is a vessel that spread ignorance and hate.

PS. Please provide the location of this Walmart in question and I'll call to confirm the story.

Here is a link to a story from a volunteer that discusses the people returning from their trip to Walmart and Target.

The only thing that said was they came back with small TVs, movies, and video games? No mention of "big screens and digital cameras".

I guess those of you without children don't understand how much a small TV, some movies, and some video games can brighten up a childs (or teens) day by keeping them busy and occupied while they continue to live hundreds of miles from home, without any idea of what is going to happen next.

Why didn't they buy clothes? Pretty simple...they already have clothes up the wazoo being donated. Not only through traditional channels, but Texas and other states already decided to donate tens of millions in seized "counterfeit" clothing to the effort.

Still waiting for confirmed reports of big screens being bought by the dozens. I think I'll be waiting for a while (especially since busses won't hold dozens of big screen TVs).

while i agree a small TV, game system and DVD's will help the kids. Where are they going ot plug them in? not only that the shelteralso had TV's set and games for everyone to watch and gaming systems for them to play.

why not buy them coloring books, reading books, etc., instead of electronics?

good question.....

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
Disgusting...

Just like you don't give cash money to bums.

QFT

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: Naustica
So how soon will we see ebay sale of one of these cards? Anyone seen what these cards look like and what it says on it?

LOL!! PM me if you find a link.

 

[Nocturnal]

You guys are all racist!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<</SARCASM>&gt
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[imported_booradley]

Like a poster said a few pages back: If they knew how to manage money, they wouldn't be poor in the first place. You know exactly who I mean when I say "they" too.

I'm stereotyping; don't say it. The fact is, you and I both know its true. Don't kid yourself.

I do have to note, there was one annoying ass white guy refugee on a cable news station ("For the love of god, just send some money!!"). I was going to donate, but now, just to spite him, I'm not.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: Balt
I'm a little skeptical.

Why would they buy big screen TV's when they don't have homes to put them in?

Ok. Why would the looters grab TV's when there is no where to put them or plug them in? Because people are idiots.

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: panipoori
My mom works at Walmart as well, and she saw some of the same things too. One lady bought a new $100-200 dollar dress cause she had to go to a funeral.

I haven't seen a dress that expensive in any Walmart I've ever been in.Btw, funeral clothing is an appropriate expense as it's usually clothing that can be also worn to work.
How sad to have a death amidst all the other losses she experienced!

I can also understand the purchase of a small tv and dvd player, and a few movies.The little girls I watch have a portable tv and they use it a lot and carry it between their parents houses.Those setups are cheap,dvd players can be had for $50 .The bulk of these people will also find housing again and having a tv that isn't water logged and that can be used by the entire family is a good thing.

 

[Sam334]

Explanantion

 

[Chrono]

Wow. Are you people that dumb? There are bound to be people who are going to be doing such things. Think about humans in general and all the stupid videos you've seen on the internet and tv, yet you can't contemplate one bit that people are dumb enough to spend their granted(free) money on things they don't need.... like a big screen tv? lol. obviously a majority of them did not do this, but i'm sure there was a minority of people dumb enough to spend all 2k of their $ on dumb useless things.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik

while i agree a small TV, game system and DVD's will help the kids. Where are they going ot plug them in? not only that the shelteralso had TV's set and games for everyone to watch and gaming systems for them to play.

why not buy them coloring books, reading books, etc., instead of electronics?

because it takes effort to keep an eye on a kid with a book or crayons, and it doesnt take effort with a playstation or cartoon network.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik
My in law works at a Wal Mart and four buses of "victims" pull up and disgorge their cargo. You would think they would head for the clothing aisles and necessities. Think again: They proceed to attack the electronics and jewelery department. My mom in law says they were practically wiped out of their big screen TVs and all of ther digital cameras and the jewelery department was trashed. Man, it sure feels good to know our great government is here to take our money and ease these poor folks' pain.

The police were called when the "refugees" were getting adamant about wanting to buy guns with their newfound wealth.

I saw yesterday that FEMA is suspending the EBT fiasco.A bit too late, but if they didnt offer to do it in the first place, they would be racist I guess.

Peace

Lounatik

I'm sure that there are some people that would waste the new found cash away, but 4 busses sound fishy.

How can they find room to store of the big screen TVs on the busses loaded with people?

Where, were the employees & securities personnel when they trashed the store?

IMHO, I find your story unbelievable and is a vessel that spread ignorance and hate.

PS. Please provide the location of this Walmart in question and I'll call to confirm the story.

Here is a link to a story from a volunteer that discusses the people returning from their trip to Walmart and Target.

The only thing that said was they came back with small TVs, movies, and video games? No mention of "big screens and digital cameras".

I guess those of you without children don't understand how much a small TV, some movies, and some video games can brighten up a childs (or teens) day by keeping them busy and occupied while they continue to live hundreds of miles from home, without any idea of what is going to happen next.

Why didn't they buy clothes? Pretty simple...they already have clothes up the wazoo being donated. Not only through traditional channels, but Texas and other states already decided to donate tens of millions in seized "counterfeit" clothing to the effort.

Still waiting for confirmed reports of big screens being bought by the dozens. I think I'll be waiting for a while (especially since busses won't hold dozens of big screen TVs).

while i agree a small TV, game system and DVD's will help the kids. Where are they going ot plug them in? not only that the shelteralso had TV's set and games for everyone to watch and gaming systems for them to play.

why not buy them coloring books, reading books, etc., instead of electronics?

:roll:

You could ask that question to 90% of American families, not just the ones who were affected by Katrina.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
They were poor before for a reason

 

[Lounatik]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
A friend of my Mother in Laws Brother's Niece said... :roll:Yeah right, sounds like bullsh!t to me.

No, it smells like bullsh!t to you , and that smell would be coming from your upper lip, numbnuts.

Peace

Lounatik

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: kranky
Seems that people figured out that when you're getting all your necessities for free, you don't need to buy them yourself.

DAMN!
Maybe we need to rethink foodstamps and welfare in general?

Sorry for the conservative comment. But I am getting older and heading in that direction more each year.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b

Originally posted by: Mo0o
They were poor before for a reason

Yep.

Anyhoo... This reminds me of last year. When the three hurricanes went through central Florida.

I'm talking about the people that were REALLY effected. Not the people in Miami that didn't even get a drop of rain that got checks from FEMA and bought televisions when I COULDN'T EVEN GET A BACK OF FREAKIN' ICE!!!!!! (Water, water everywhere... but not a drop to drink.)

Ahem.. sorry... I have FEMA issues. SERIOUS FEMA issues.

As I was saying.... they closed all of the liquor stores, bars and told the groceries not to sell beer/wine in Indian River County! No kidding. They figured people would get unruly or something. But there was no electricity for at least two weeks straight, so people were getting stir crazy.

Well my mom and her boyfriend had an extra frig in the garage, and it was being run off of their 1000W generator. That fridge was FILLED with bottles of Killians Red. Top to bottom.

Needless to say, that driveway was a very popular hang out. 😉

When crews came through the neighborhood to bring power back on-line and cut obstructing tree limbs, my mom's boyfriend was walking around handing frosty cold ones to all of the workers! 😀

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: Balt
I'm a little skeptical.

Why would they buy big screen TV's when they don't have homes to put them in?

The looters were wading in waist deep water carrying electronics to where? Places that had no electricity. We are not talking about mental giants here.

yep

 

[Lounatik]

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Lounatik
My in law works at a Wal Mart and four buses of "victims" pull up and disgorge their cargo. You would think they would head for the clothing aisles and necessities. Think again: They proceed to attack the electronics and jewelery department. My mom in law says they were practically wiped out of their big screen TVs and all of ther digital cameras and the jewelery department was trashed. Man, it sure feels good to know our great government is here to take our money and ease these poor folks' pain.

The police were called when the "refugees" were getting adamant about wanting to buy guns with their newfound wealth.

I saw yesterday that FEMA is suspending the EBT fiasco.A bit too late, but if they didnt offer to do it in the first place, they would be racist I guess.


Peace

Lounatik

I'm sure that there are some people that would waste the new found cash away, but 4 busses sound fishy.

How can they find room to store of the big screen TVs on the busses loaded with people?

Where, were the employees & securities personnel when they trashed the store?

IMHO, I find your story unbelievable and is a vessel that spread ignorance and hate.

PS. Please provide the location of this Walmart in question and I'll call to confirm the story.

Well, IMHO you really have no idea what the hell is really going on then do you? Did you talk to my mother in law,who BTW works in scan control , so I guess she has no earthlly idea what was being sold from the store.Yeah, I'll give you the phone number in a minute, hold on.

All I wanted to do this morning when I woke up was to post a diatribe on why I hate black people. And what better place to discuss this than an open forum like Anandtech. Me and my ignorant self,yep thats me alright.

And I ask you this oh great condemner of all that is hate and venom: Where in my post do I assert that I, being white, am racially superior to another person because they happen to be shopping at Wal Mart? Did I ever say that these folks were black, green, yellow, purple or otherwise? No, all I said was that they were using their EBT cards to buy useless junk, thats all.


Peace

Lounatik

 

[klah]

I've been buying the cards for $.60 per $1, the same rate I pay for food stamps. Then they can use the money for booze and cigs and I make a hefty profit.

$$$