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Maru Kitteh

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26. I don't get people who feel entitled to moralize about how

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 20, 2021, 04:10 PM

Feb 2021

ordinary people spend money. Are you under the impression that average citizens are receiving too much in the way of service and amenities from their government?

This is literally the least our government could do for the people of this country in this situation. It's actually pretty damn pathetic. Wagging one's finger at the neighbors over their use of economic stimulus is counterproductive and seriously misguided, imo.

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they are still messing with the $1400 check. [View all] drray23 Feb 2021 OP

I'm presuming it's the cut-offs and sliding scale numbers still being discussed (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #1

While I won't be receiving a dime... WarGamer Feb 2021 #2

it should be what it was the first two rounds. drray23 Feb 2021 #3

Think about it. WarGamer Feb 2021 #5

they can increase it for lower income families drray23 Feb 2021 #6

That would require exceeding the 1.9T number WarGamer Feb 2021 #8

and lose next elections drray23 Feb 2021 #10

Proof that a dozen people used their stimulus as it was meant for. Stimulating the economy Autumn Feb 2021 #9

Yes and No. WarGamer Feb 2021 #11

why ? drray23 Feb 2021 #12

the effect on the economy is the same as long as it gets spent. WarGamer Feb 2021 #15

The stimulus being means tested at such a low wage is pathetic .What you and the Republicans want Autumn Feb 2021 #14

wow... WarGamer Feb 2021 #16

There isn't a Republican promoting higher payments to the poor, that's not what means testing does. Autumn Feb 2021 #17

Let me repeat. WarGamer Feb 2021 #18

Are you aware that it's based on 2019 tax returns? A family making 150 thousand in 2019 Autumn Feb 2021 #19

Here's what I can assure you... WarGamer Feb 2021 #20

I can assure you I don't need your arssurance so you can Autumn Feb 2021 #23

I did not say it in my reply but this did make me think drray23 Feb 2021 #21

It's Republican talking points that go all the way back to that mother fucker Reagan. Autumn Feb 2021 #24

I don't get people who feel entitled to moralize about how Maru Kitteh Feb 2021 #26

The point was for people to put that money back gldstwmn Feb 2021 #22

exactly this......... Takket Feb 2021 #13

Great idea! Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #25

It needs to stay the same rules as with the $600 MacKasey Feb 2021 #4

It pisses me off to NO END WarGamer Feb 2021 #7