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Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 20:35:41 -0700
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On 2018-04-07 8:24 PM, Jeff-Relf.Me@. wrote:
> Welfare is a luxury only the rich can afford;
> slowly, China is approaching AmericanStyle welfare.
> 
> In Utah (U.S.A.), my High Schooling was free,
> though my family was middle class -- not so in China.
> 
> Currently, I get 192$/month in "food stamps" (SNAP) which
> can be used to buy most any food, anywhere, including IceCream,
> fresh meat/fruit/milk, and frozen "pies" ( Sweet & Salty ).
> 
> China has _never_ seen anything like this, above;
> free rice and soy sauce, back in the 1970's, doesn't compare.
> 
> Outside of the city, old|disabled people get 70 Yuan/month;
> inside, they get about 450/month;
> former government employees get around 1,200/month (190$).
> 
> 25 MegaBitPerSecond down, 3 up, no data limit, internet
> is free with rent.  In "my" Seattle, old|disabled people
> get (nearly) free housing; "SeattleHousing.ORG" says:
> 
>     Applicants who are at least 62, income eligible
>     and reside within the city of Seattle
>     receive the highest preference points for SSHP waiting lists.
> 
>        University District:  1 to 2 years
>        Green Lake:           1 to 2 years
> 
so