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In reply to the discussion: Rs want to pay 70% of earnings for unemployed. Did they think this through? [View all]Mike 03
(16,616 posts)33. All fair points.
There's no question whatsoever, IMO, that Trump is the worst thing to happen to this country in my lifetime. It will leave a scar, too.
I'm not in favor of the wealthy suffering, just pointing out that they suffer less. I think it comes from the attitude my father had. We were economically comfortable and there were times when he said it was right and fair that we felt more economic pain than people who needed more help than we did. My feelings weren't hurt that I didn't get a stimulus check. I don't know. I'm sorry I don't have a stronger negative opinion about high-worth individuals taking a haircut during this emergency.
A little financial pressure on the wealthy might give them second thoughts about voting for Trump.
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Rs want to pay 70% of earnings for unemployed. Did they think this through? [View all]
stopbush
Jul 2020
OP
Mnuchin says GOP plan for unemployment extension will be based on '70% wage replacement'
MrsCoffee
Jul 2020
#4
Could there be a cap, like there was a ceiling for people to receive stimulus checks? nt
Mike 03
Jul 2020
#5
But should any level of earner be made to suffer due to tRump's massive fuck up?
stopbush
Jul 2020
#32
I agree that this might not be what they intended. But it is a more equitable solution
Buckeyeblue
Jul 2020
#7
Yes it is. The biggest thing is to get Bill's paid and to get money flowing to businesses.
Buckeyeblue
Jul 2020
#20
We're in the same boat. My CA weekly benefit is only $167 as I filed off a 1099.
stopbush
Jul 2020
#13
By several accounts it will take states 6-20 weeks to figure, program, and distribute at 70%
underpants
Jul 2020
#17