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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I'm sorry, am I supposed to believe that someone who:
- Continuously claims the $1400 cheques are actually $2000 (which they are not)
- Would rather see people who desperately need them go without until we can be sure people who don't need them don't receive them, even if it takes many months
- Defends this based on the completely manufactured idea that these people will actually get more than the $1400 if they wait (which is not on the table)
- And would also be happier if even some people who need them don't get them, so long as the number of recipients who don't need them is also reduced
... is the one taking a humanitarian approach, in-touch with reality, and who actually cares about people affected? I mean, strong "lol" here. This is some fantasyland stuff.
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The argument was always that the Democrats wanted to send $2000 last, but compromised on $600 with a promise to make it $2000. I guess that message got lost in the speeches and sound bites, but it was the way I always understood it.
People need some desperate help to get their life back on track. Getting $2000 to cover overdue bills is not going to make much of a dent in that. I don't know why right now is the magic date. This pandemic has been going on for over a year. My message has always been the same. Get the people who are hurting $10,000 even if it takes an extra month or two to figure it out. Giving everyone $2000 now takes away that ability.
The whole $1400 or $2000 idea should be scrapped. That's a huge pool of money that can be better spent to actually really help people who need it. There's a limit to how much is the right amount of money to borrow and put back in the economy without starting to create problems. This bill is already probably over that, so there is not going to be another chance to spend this much money.
Can somebody explain what problem is being solved by sending $2000 as a one time payment to everyone? I see it as a slap in the face to the people who really need help.
Canada is not sending out $2000 checks to everyone right now. I am puzzled why so many Canadians feel so strongly that the US needs to.