Originally Posted By: Cheerio
Explain how illegal aliens can afford to send so much money back to Mexico.

Cost of living difference between Mexico and US is what enables seasonal workers to work part of the year in US and live off it (in Mexico). If you ever drove through California you'd notice shack towns right next to the field where these people live - no electricity, no plumbing but they tolerate it for part of the year. Plus this wouldn't be possible year-round or in harsher climate/seasons. As to reason more migrant workers in California - this is simply because that where all agriculture (and jobs) are. As to illegals getting "full ride" - this is another conservative nonsense that is not based on any facts.

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Explain why the poor have an epidemic of obesity instead of starvation.

Poor Diets. It costs significantly less to eat high-calories corn syrup sweetened fast food. Eating well is already out of affordability range for many and it is only going to get worse with global food costs going up.
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Explain why the number of poor people under Obama has risen by 1 million, and the number on food stamps has risen by almost 20 million.

Recession and record unemployment, with middle class and skilled workers competing for jobs traditionally held by less educated "poor people". Some places are now asking for Bachelors to pump gas and flip burgers, and they can because there are so many people out of jobs.
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Explain how these safety nets are helping people rather than destroying the family and breeding generations of dependency.

You think people choose to stay poor/on food stamps? You are delusional. They are, because they end up in a position where it is only choice. You cut this and they will turn to crime. In effect, you are paying them to a) not rob you b) stay out of prisons. It is cost-effective, because often times incarceration is inevitable alternative.

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