Today's Numbers

Black people make up 22% of the poor, and they get 14% of government benefits.

White people make up 42% of the poor, and they get 69% of government benefits.

I 'spect you've heard all that before, but I think it's one of those things that bears repeating. 

And y'know, when "conservatives" can get us to swallow their bullshit just by saying it over and over and over again, how is it that things which are actually true and verifiable are so easily dismissed and forgotten?

hat tip = Crooks & Liars