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In reply to the discussion: The monthly child tax credits have backfired on us [View all]Nixie
(16,993 posts)25. Finally NJ! A voice of reason and reality. Finally.
Thats exactly what Ive been thinking and what it appears to be this is about personalities and brand building more than the money. Manchin has been totally mishandled and its played right into his hands. Attacking him from the left and harassing him has been a huge mistake. And the ones yelling the loudest are clueless as to whats really happened.
I thought that right away when they linked the two bills and forced a wait on BIF, so hes making them wait, too.
Thank you for your refreshing and realistic take on things. 👍👍👍
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No. I didn't "essentially say" anything of the sort. That's ridiculous. Stop it.
NurseJackie
Dec 2021
#33
The work requirement is an old racist trope that does little to address extreme poverty.
LonePirate
Dec 2021
#3
Let me just point out that a work requirement can add a tremendous amount of overhead costs
Hugh_Lebowski
Dec 2021
#11
I politely disagree. Families will remember it was Biden, the dems. It might have been his
lindysalsagal
Dec 2021
#22
How did it backfire? Are you saying this just because of Manchin's bullshit or did I miss
GoodRaisin
Dec 2021
#40