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July 7, 2013

The Real Workfare

It is fashionable in the US to talk about people who are on welfare and don’t work. That is not precisely true.
Yes, there are people on welfare who neither have a regular job nor look for one. But what might not be understood is that these people are working: they are navigating the labyrinthine bureaucracy and making sure they meet all the guidelines to keep the money flowing. That is work. It is just not productive work. If You Don't Work, You Die | According To Hoyt

Posted by gerardvanderleun at July 7, 2013 12:47 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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This view is the usual rationalization by the moochers, as well. They feel they deserve the benefits because they have worked so hard navigating the system. The fact the benefits don't allow a proper middle-class living also generates hate for taxpayers and real working people and "the system."

Posted by: Scott M at July 7, 2013 2:32 PM

I refute the contention that "navigating the welfare system" is work, productive or otherwise. There is an army of advocates, translators, clerks. and functionaries to shepherd the welfare class through the process. If you don't read or write some one will fill out the forms. They will translate from English into almost any language that you can imagine. Please don't get me wrong. welfare is a necessary aid when people find themselves in extremis. We all know that things can happen that are beyond your control, however Bastard children is not one of those things. Multi-generational welfare a curse. Both for the recipients and the taxpayers.

Posted by: Roger in Republic at July 7, 2013 10:08 PM

Nor is it taxable, self-sustaining work. Just free busywork. Bah Humbug!

Posted by: Amazed at July 8, 2013 10:08 AM

Many also have part time jobs, e.g. selling dope, pimping, ho-ing, stealing, fencing stolen goods etc.

Posted by: BillH at July 8, 2013 11:40 AM

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