The United Socialist States of America (USSA)

___The number of food stamp recipients has risen dramatically, from 17.2 million in 2000 to 45.8 million in 2015, and the most rapid growth in the food stamp caseload in recent years has been among childless adults able to work.

___When work requirements were established in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program in the late 1990s, nationwide caseloads dropped by almost 80%, albeit over a few years rather than a few months. President Clinton vetoed the welfare legislation twice and then signed it the third time - and then took credit for the surplus!

___Unemployment compensation has been extended from 26 weeks (6 months) to 99 weeks (almost 2 years). This is tax-free. Who wants to work?

___The national debt is over $19 Trillion, and the unfunded liabilities are over $101 Trillion.

___I declared independence from the USSA in writing in December 2010 (see text on 4 July 2010).