Oh snap

Our political leaders in the U.S. House decided that the poor should starve until the federal budget is more to their liking. They slapped themselves on the back as they cut $40 billion in food assistance despite millions fewer jobs than people looking for work. Afterwards, these little men and women bounded before cameras to gloat. 

"This bill is designed to give people a hand when they need it most. Most people don't choose to be on food stamps. Most people want a job," said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) "Most people want to go out and be productive so that they can earn a living, so that they can support a family, so that they can have hope for a more prosperous future. They want what we want."

Cutting food stamps will create jobs, Mr. Cantor? Of course not. You know that. You just do not care. I am sure the people hurt by this will not live anywhere near you. If there are fewer jobs than people, how exactly will these cuts "give people a hand when they need it most?" None of this passes a smell test. 

Who are these callous, self-centered people and why the hell are they on my television?