Why should we pay people who haven't been affected?

[jwoodie]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

 

[progressive hunter]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

why should we pay those that have been???

 

[j-mac]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

You do realize that Democrats control the House, and all spending bills originate in the house right?

 

[Moonglow]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

You do realize that Democrats control the House, and all spending bills originate in the house right?

Then why did the 2.2 billion stimulus package originate in the Senate?

 

[Moonglow]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

Did you send your payment back?

 

[MarathonMike]

I agree, the money should have been directed to small business owners and people suddenly unemployed. It was a saturation bombing strategy vs a precision strike strategy.

 

[Siete]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

psssssssst

hey dumbass - 33 million jobless americans EVERYONE has been hit -

 

[aaronleland]

Because I like more money?

 

[j-mac]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

You do realize that Democrats control the House, and all spending bills originate in the house right?

Then why did the 2.2 billion stimulus package originate in the Senate?

You know what? I was asking that very thing all through the Obama administration....It is true that we don't do things the proper way any more, but that isn't something new because Trump....My guess is that the Democrats were playing politics with the package, and the Senate went around them....

 

[Obiwan]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

That's a good question, because you basically have 3 classes of people that the Democrats now want to give an extra $2,000/mo to...

1. People that are still working, and bringing home a paycheck (and thus aren't affected)...

2. People that have been laid off, and (with the extra $600/wk added to their unemployment) are now making more by sitting at home than they did by working...

3. And, finally, Democrats that don't get a paycheck because THEY REFUSE TO WORK AND SUBSIST ON GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN CUT OFF)!!!

The only people who have been damaged are the small business owners and the people who are making generous salaries (who the Democrats don't want to help)!!!

 

[Pogo]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

It might be. That's why Rump's name is on the check, isn't it.

 

[Obiwan]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

It might be. That's why Rump's name is on the check, isn't it.

Actually, the first stimulus check was understandable, since you had a lot of confusion, and people that had recently lost their jobs were trying to pay bills while they tried to get unemployment...

But now that workers have been "made whole" (or are in an even better position than before), it should be time to take a serious look at helping the small business owners, where they can afford to open back up and stay open...

 

[jwoodie]

psssssssst

hey dumbass - 33 million jobless americans EVERYONE has been hit -

pssssssst

There are 330 million Americans. Please tell me how government employees and welfare recipients have been hit, and why they should get even more money.

 

[jwoodie]

Did you send your payment back?

Would you refuse a tax cut?

 

[Moonglow]

Did you send your payment back?

Would you refuse a tax cut?

I haven't paid income taxes in thirty years..So, no I didn't

 

[Moonglow]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

That's a good question, because you basically have 3 classes of people that the Democrats now want to give an extra $2,000/mo to...

1. People that are still working, and bringing home a paycheck (and thus aren't affected)...

2. People that have been laid off, and (with the extra $600/wk added to their unemployment) are now making more by sitting at home than they did by working...

3. And, finally, Democrats that don't get a paycheck because THEY REFUSE TO WORK AND SUBSIST ON GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN CUT OFF)!!!

The only people who have been damaged are the small business owners and the people who are making generous salaries (who the Democrats don't want to help)!!!

Whaaa, I was a small business owner for 35 years and NEVER had any relief from the govt. to start my business back up after a recession and I still lived to tell about it...Those greedy repubs that want the govt. to subsidize their business operations are no better than the Democrats on welfare. I am surprised to see you support socialism..

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Because money buys votes....and unlimited mail in ballots? Good grief

 

[StevenC]

What is the justification for giving stimulus money to people who haven't been financially affected by the Covid-19 virus? Government workers and welfare recipients continue to get their same income and benefits, so why should they be given extra money? Is it just to buy their votes?

That's a good question, because you basically have 3 classes of people that the Democrats now want to give an extra $2,000/mo to...

1. People that are still working, and bringing home a paycheck (and thus aren't affected)...

2. People that have been laid off, and (with the extra $600/wk added to their unemployment) are now making more by sitting at home than they did by working...

3. And, finally, Democrats that don't get a paycheck because THEY REFUSE TO WORK AND SUBSIST ON GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN CUT OFF)!!!

The only people who have been damaged are the small business owners and the people who are making generous salaries (who the Democrats don't want to help)!!!

Whaaa, I was a small business owner for 35 years and NEVER had any relief from the govt. to start my business back up after a recession and I still lived to tell about it...Those greedy repubs that want the govt. to subsidize their business operations are no better than the Democrats on welfare. I am surprised to see you support socialism..

Did the government ever force you to shut down. This isn't a normal situation.

 

[jwoodie]

Whaaa, I was a small business owner for 35 years

I haven't paid income taxes in thirty years

 

[initforme]

I think the only wrong thing about the stimulus is it was only 1 round, which isn't enough. Another 2 grand for the same people who got round 1 is necessary.