Screwing over poor people and minorities?What principles?
Some still didn't get it, like my GF.Well, the first package was desperately needed and quickly. So it made sense to send it out to everyone (essentially, some didnt get it) without waiting to determine some eligibility criteria. A second stimulus could be more targeted to those who had lost their job (or much reduced hours), or small business owners that were closed down.
I was in the same situation as Lost. I had just retired, so the shutdown had no effect on my income at all, except that it squashed my plans to find a part time job.
Yet he poohpoohed the plan to award $2K/mo backdated to the beginning.
That said, it needs to be more targeted to those directly affected. I haven't worked in several years for reason that have nothing to do with the bug. I was not put out of work by the bug. I was not told to stay home.
I got the check and I used it. But I don't feel I should have gotten one. ONLY those who were put out by these orders should have. ONLY small businesses that were ordered to close should have gotten any form of compensation.
McConnell, I believe, has come out as opposing any further stimulus.This is one thing that mostly both sides of the aisle support. The only details that need to be worked out is the amount. I dont think it'll be as high as the Democrats wish of up to $6000 per household.
McConnell, I believe, has come out as opposing any further stimulus.
Send it on, I got my eye on a 75" 8K OLED TV.I do not support the extra 2K per child. 2K per adult might even be high considering they're talking about per month back to March or earlier.
Well, that's what he's saying now. What do you expect him to say? His tune may change.McConnell, I believe, has come out as opposing any further stimulus.
I think the other problem is that the stimulus check isnt made to be some kind of survival check. It's to get people to spend money to stimulate the economy.The problem is that determining that is hard and setting up rules for how it must be used keeps businesses that need it from getting it.
Sure, some of it will go to those who don’t need it but from a practical governance perspective we should just give it to everyone and call it a day.
Only what he's said on camera. He wants another stimulus but hasn't commented on amount. Other than that idk.@blackangst1 Can you tell us if Trump is serious or joking about this proposal?
I think the other problem is that the stimulus check isnt made to be some kind of survival check. It's to get people to spend money to stimulate the economy.
If it only went to people who "need" it then sure - it will probably be spent on groceries, utilities, clothes, etc .. and other necessities.
But you know who else needs people spending ? Literally everything. Including wants, an upgraded toilet bidet, etc. Etc. All of these are companies that have employees that we need to stay afloat.
I think the other problem is that the stimulus check isnt made to be some kind of survival check. It's to get people to spend money to stimulate the economy.
If it only went to people who "need" it then sure - it will probably be spent on groceries, utilities, clothes, etc .. and other necessities.
But you know who else needs people spending ? Literally everything. Including wants, an upgraded toilet bidet, etc. Etc. All of these are companies that have employees that we need to stay afloat.
It's amazing to see people consciously or unconsciously understand that the best type of stimulus is direct and not the bull shit trickle down crap the Republicans have been pushing on us for decades.
Only what he's said on camera. He wants another stimulus but hasn't commented on amount. Other than that idk.
But, is he serious?
I mean to me it sounds like he was supporting sending it to everyone.right. so what's the problem with sending it to everyone?
Those that need it as you say, sure, will actually spend it on the things they need.
Those "who also need it," but you for some reason think no one is paying attention to, will actually spend it on the wants, which is what the economy needs, also....as you say
win win win.
right. so what's the problem with sending it to everyone?
Those that need it as you say, sure, will actually spend it on the things they need.
Those "who also need it," but you for some reason think no one is paying attention to, will actually spend it on the wants, which is what the economy needs, also....as you say
win win win.
No amount of "direct stimulus" is going to make someone say "Oh, maybe I will get that surgery now" when the problem isn't the money - it's the fear of going anywhere near a hospital.
Yes... where am I disagreeing? And why are you insinuating that I would disagree?
That still doesn't mean other businesses don't need support as well.
Democrats were all about giving money to hospitals because no one is going in to do elective procedures and doctor visits right now. No amount of "direct stimulus" is going to make someone say "Oh, maybe I will get that surgery now" when the problem isn't the money - it's the fear of going anywhere near a hospital.
The same goes for plenty of other small-businesses and services. No amount of stimulus is going to get most people to go to gyms until all this shit blows over. Same with any services that involve close contact (salons, massages, etc.).
But, is he serious?
Who knows *shrug* Actions speak louder than words. Need to wait until he gets a bill to sign.
yes, we're in agreement. I think all stimulus needs to bypass banks and corporate interests in their entirety, and go directly to small business owners and individuals that have bills to pay with. Mortgages will get paid and there is no reason that the banks need to control how they want the mortgages to be paid, which as we know, is a complete farce.
major corporations that have expensive leases and debt and all that; well I'm sure they were responsible enough to keep money around, stashed wherever it could be found, to take care of their problems. I'm sure of it. If not, well tough titties.