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Hoyt

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2. Quite sorry. Our government is not going to have much choice -- even among the right wingers --

Reply to EarthFirst (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2020, 03:14 PM

Mar 2020

but to provide mass assistance.

I really believe in a short amount of time this will result in our safety net -- healthcare, income assistance, education, etc. -- becoming much more like Scandinavian countries.

Not sure that assistance will make you whole, but it will help a lot. Take care.

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The Economic Devastation Is Going to Be Worse Than You Think [View all] EarthFirst Mar 2020 OP

yeah, 4 out of 5 people in my household are out of work but luckily my wife is still working..... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #1

Healthcare is our biggest hurdle... EarthFirst Mar 2020 #5

yeah, cobra was quoted at $2300/month for our family of 4... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #6

Quite sorry. Our government is not going to have much choice -- even among the right wingers -- Hoyt Mar 2020 #2

Well,we now have a Wellstone ruled Mar 2020 #3

We have a household income of mid 6 figures. All of it is in S.S. and defined benefit pensions. 3Hotdogs Mar 2020 #4

Split it. Pay off half and bank the rest. safeinOhio Mar 2020 #8

Yeah, I guess that works. 3Hotdogs Mar 2020 #9

When tramp took office I sold off 1/2 safeinOhio Mar 2020 #10

It's only just beginning. BBbats Mar 2020 #7

? Skittles Mar 2020 #11

It's not a lease deal BBbats Mar 2020 #12