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Originally Posted by rubecube
So the money being given out is "taking from unemployment," but the bailouts that went to Wall Street and the defense industry was just extra money that was kicking around? I didn't see any hand-wringing from you about what those companies were going to be spending their relief money on.
Blows my mind that people are more hung up on a one-time payment that many people could use right now, but is still a paltry amount compared to the corporate welfare that continues to go on on a daily basis.
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It sounds like the money to the defense industry was supposed to be for purchasing ppe and pandemic supplies, so yeah that is bad. It's also 0.25% of the amount of money that would be required for $2000 checks for everyone.
Money was pulled directly out of the agreement for extended unemployment benefits to fund the $600. Are you arguing that is ok? I'd much rather see it going to people who are unemployed from this pandemic.