Bush's America IV What's For Supper?

Bush's America IV What's For Supper? by Helen Bascom

Bush's America IV What's For Supper?

Result of Bush’s economic policy. Hunger In America


Imagine this is all you have in your cupboard, and your child asks, “what’s for supper?” Millions of Americans struggle each day to feed their children.

From Science News, October 28, 2005

Hunger In America Rises By 43 Percent Over Last 5 Years

The USDA report, Household Food Security in the United States, 2004, says that 38.2 million Americans live in households that suffer directly from hunger and food insecurity, including nearly 14 million children. That figure is up from 31 million Americans in 1999.

Dr. J. Larry Brown, an authority on hunger, stated the following:

“With this astonishing level of food deprivation in America,” Brown concluded, “we need President Bush to step up to the plate. If he now asks Congress to cut federal food programs, hunger will increase even further. We need the moral leadership to stem this crisis.”

Full Text of the Article

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This is definitely a must read for every American.

Hunger In America 2007 Statistics

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  • Xenia  Victoria Rhein

    Xenia Victori..., 9 months ago

    great image, strong story! great work Helen!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe..., 9 months ago

    really well done

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 9 months ago

    Beautiful composition!

  • Gregory Ewanowich

    Gregory Ewanowich, 9 months ago

    I think it so stupid that countries such as Canada and the USA have such a serious problem with poverty and homelessness when they are such affluent countries! There’s really no excuse for it. Our governments seriously need to get their priorities straightened out. They need to stop the warmongering stupidity and concentrate on helping the people who pay the taxes and elect them. This is a great photo and really brings forth the message and the plight of those in need! great work Xenia!

  • Carl Gaynor

    Carl Gaynor, 9 months ago

    A great statement – A great shame it has to be made! – A great peace of work -

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 9 months ago

    Exquisite!

  • nikspix

    nikspix, 9 months ago

    wow!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa, 9 months ago

    Evocative stuff!

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere, 9 months ago

    omg my cupboards have looked like that one way too many times!!! you forgot the dreded 1001 ways to eat raman noodles lol maybe I just gave you an idea lol need ne help with the list let me lmow! exlellent imagery very well done! A very real truth!

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere, 9 months ago

    P.S excuse my spelling .. been working all night and day.. very tired .. anyway I have a food resource link on my website its highlighted in pink great resource I use it.. helps allot .. so do spread the word NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY ! again great work Helen!

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere, 9 months ago

    P.S.S lol Have to say this then I’m done,,,yeah I could of left the direct link but there are a great many number of free resources I have found on there that i am certain that can be of a benefit to others struggling to rise above oppression.. Believe me its a struggle! Okay thats it …. Sorry to ramble on .. this subject just hits real close to home for me!

  • Henk Stolk

    Henk Stolk, 9 months ago

    Great dramatic scene!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 9 months ago

    Well, long before Bush was Prez..this was the case. I can’t stand politics,
    (after the crap that I’ve been through..who can blame me!) so I generally
    don’t even talk about political this and that, but I know that I went through
    a lottttt of times like these when I was a kid, when Carter was president!
    Didn’t matter who the president was, there were still hard times.
    But I will say, that you have a talent for striking the rawest TRUEST nerve
    with people with your work! And that’s what people remember. Because you
    make them feel! That means alot to me. I reeeeeally like what you’re made of. ;)
    This is moving….and very effective! (And brings back alot of memories!)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, 9 months ago

    WELL DONE

  • SnapHappy

    SnapHappy, 9 months ago

    there’s that cutie pie again!! (Seriously, nice work Helen)

  • shayne2011

    shayne2011, 9 months ago

    The mark of a civilisation is the way it cares for it’s marginalised and disadvantaged. Because, there but for the grace of some higher power, goes any one of us. Now remind me again, how many gazillions were spent on blowing up Iraq?

  • Melissa Vowell

    Melissa Vowell, 9 months ago

    I love your Bush’s America eries Helen

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba..., 9 months ago

    Well said, Helen!

  • wolfllink

    wolfllink, 9 months ago

    Wow so powerful so deep great work!

  • jlynn

    jlynn, 9 months ago

    Intenstly fabulous!!

  • Zigga

    Zigga, 9 months ago

    Powerful work again Helen. Great job!

  • VisionaryImagist

    VisionaryImagist, 9 months ago

    Helen: the power of the image. What one gifted and talented person can accomplish with a picture. You have mastered that ability. Never cease in what you are doing. You are very insightful and creative. Continue to prosper in all your endeavors.

  • Hoffard

    Hoffard, 9 months ago

    Beautiful shot! Well done.. Another great!

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski, 9 months ago

    YES, HARSH REALITY FOR SOME….........THANKS GOD BUSH HAS ONLY 14 MONTHS IN THE OFFICE LEFT….......

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, 9 months ago

    wow…..strong message here..very well done, coming from u , i am not the least surprised…excellent as usual helen!

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority, 9 months ago

    Really well done!! This has a strong impact and tells a story so well.

  • Helen Bascom

    Helen Bascom, 9 months ago

    Birgitta, you are absolutely right, the poor we will have with us always (paraphrasing Jesus of Nazareth – gotta give credit or it’s plagarism). And we have always had poor people in this Country and indeed the entire world.

    However, my point is this: hunger rose by 43% from 2000 to 2005. The figures for 2007 are provided in the link in this image description.

    I am not the only one holding the current administration responsible for this shocking increase in hunger in the land of plenty (see image description for more links and quote from Dr. J. Larry Brown, director of the Center on Hunger and Poverty at Brandeis University).

    The food pantries and soup kitchens can barely meet the needs in their respective communities. Painful and shocking to me that children in this Country do not have enough food to eat.

  • joolz

    joolz, 9 months ago

    Powerful work Helen.

  • CrazyEyes

    CrazyEyes, 8 months ago

    i like your strong views and powerful imagery
    you do great work
    keep it up please

  • Robxavier

    Robxavier, 7 months ago

    Make this a first photo America is in for a rude awakening. Great for an add campaign

  • Kelly  Bermingham

    Kelly Bermingham, 4 months ago

    Powerful, sad, beautifully done…

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison, 3 months ago

    Well, thank goodness Bush will be gone soon. Don’t know if we’re going to get much better though.

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu, about 1 month ago

    brilliant/brilliant image

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