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AOC On the Interim Relief Bill (Original Post)
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2020
OP
But the checks have Trump's signature on them, so that makes it all better.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Apr 2020
#4
They couldn't face the humiliation of doing nothing. There will likely be a compromise,
jorgevlorgan
Apr 2020
#9
Pillow talk
(265 posts)1. *at this moment in time*
Autumn
(45,120 posts)2. A 1200 dollar stimulus check won't last anyone very long.
Last edited Mon Apr 20, 2020, 08:30 PM - Edit history (1)
I agree with her on this. People need to have their needs met. Not just the bosses but the workers who keep the country going.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,588 posts)4. But the checks have Trump's signature on them, so that makes it all better.
The MAGAts will probably not spend it, but frame the check and hang it below the picture of their Leader.
Autumn
(45,120 posts)5. They are already spending them so if he was counting on that he's fucked.
Doremus
(7,261 posts)3. Good for her! Agree 100% nt
tirebiter
(2,538 posts)6. So, got something better?
Something besides a wish list. Like getting some support from for a better option from across the aisle
jorgevlorgan
(8,304 posts)7. 2000 a month for 6 months, with all utilities, rent and mortgage waived.
And quite frankly, much short of that isn't worth passing because we will have the same result in a few months anyways as nothing -for the average person.
tirebiter
(2,538 posts)8. Convince McConnell
Then get back to me when coonavirus treating is included
jorgevlorgan
(8,304 posts)9. They couldn't face the humiliation of doing nothing. There will likely be a compromise,
but if nothing is passed they won't be able to blame anybody but themselves.