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Why should retirees and pre-covid unemployeds get stimulus money?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:06 am
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:06 am
The wife and I are retired drawing our retirement checks. My income hasn't been affected one iota by the economy tanking during this time. Groceries are a little more expensive but when are they aren't. People who were on unemployment before the virus haven't seen a decrease in their payments either. So, why do we need free stimulus money? People who had jobs and lost them, sure, help them out a little if need be, however, not to the point of it's more economical not to work than to work, thanks to the government. I'm seeing help wanted signs at businesses in my little burg that I haven't seen signs at before. It's kinda crazy.
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Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:08 am to Homesick Tiger
Because muh it’s hard to live
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:08 am to Homesick Tiger
Bc it would take forever to separate everyone...literally forever. The Government actually saves money and time by giving everyone (that qualifies) a check. Also, the stimulus check is to stimulate the economy, it's not based on whether you work or not.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:08 am to Homesick Tiger
This is about votes, not jobs.
Neither party can afford to be labeled as being against the people by the other party.
Neither party can afford to be labeled as being against the people by the other party.
This post was edited on 8/6/20 at 8:14 am
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:12 am to Homesick Tiger
“Stimulus” money is meant to stimulate a struggling economy. It’s meant to be spent to generate economic activity
Unemployment benefits are geared more towards income replacement/assistance
Unemployment benefits are geared more towards income replacement/assistance
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:16 am to Homesick Tiger
In theory the stimulus money isn't supposed to replace your money for living expenses. It is supposed to be something extra that you will splurge with to spur economic growth.
That is why the phase out is so stupid. The high income people who don't receive it are in the best posture to spend it on big screen TVs and Pokemon cards creating the desired effect.
Of course it is all just bullshite.
That is why the phase out is so stupid. The high income people who don't receive it are in the best posture to spend it on big screen TVs and Pokemon cards creating the desired effect.
Of course it is all just bullshite.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:17 am to Homesick Tiger
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pre-covid unemployeds
So they stay home and don't steal my shite.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:21 am to Homesick Tiger
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Why should retirees and pre-covid unemployeds get stimulus money?
I think they should give all the money to you.
Nobody else. Just you.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:23 am to Buckeye Jeaux
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I think they should give all the money to you.
Nobody else. Just you.
Can I be the "you" in this scenario?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:27 am to fillmoregandt
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“Stimulus” money is meant to stimulate a struggling economy. It’s meant to be spent to generate economic activity
So how did that work out for the first stimulus many of us got? It must have failed if we need another one so quickly.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:32 am to Homesick Tiger
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So how did that work out for the first stimulus many of us got? It must have failed if we need another one so quickly.
I think I know where you’re going with this. It’s obviously not enough money to last long. But it looks good to politicians in an election year.
The real answer, as you probably know, is to open up the economy.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:34 am to Wtodd
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The Government actually saves money
I get your post but, that shite right there mad me spit my coffee out!
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:36 am to Homesick Tiger
If we are all in this together and going for the austerity angle...why shouldn’t your retirement checks be reduced?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:37 am to Homesick Tiger
* muh FAIRNESS and EQUALITY
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:39 am to Homesick Tiger
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So how did that work out for the first stimulus many of us got? It must have failed if we need another one so quickly.
Stock market basically even despite economic shutdown. Housing virtually unaffected so far. Might all be false hope but the two biggest assets people have (401k and house) haven’t gone into the shitter yet.
This post was edited on 8/6/20 at 8:44 am
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:40 am to Homesick Tiger
I think i pissed my retired FIL off when i asked this very question. If your income wasnt altered why do you need stimulus?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:40 am to Homesick Tiger
My 94 year old grandpa appreciated his
That 1200.00 paid for 6 days in a nursing home
That 1200.00 paid for 6 days in a nursing home
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:41 am to Homesick Tiger
At this point who cares. Just pile on the debt. Worry about you also
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:43 am to Dawgfanman
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why shouldn’t your retirement checks be reduced
Is that like saying anyone who is drawing an employment check should also take a reduction in order to help their boss stay in business?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 8:44 am to Homesick Tiger
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Is that like saying anyone who is drawing an employment check should also take a reduction in order to help their boss stay in business?
Ummm many have. Wake up grandpa. Your social security is our money..they spent yours long ago
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