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15. I'm guessing most people wouldn't have any trouble finding someplace to spend it

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Tue Jul 28, 2020, 09:58 AM

Jul 2020

and in fact it would really be already spent before they got it, because they have bills.

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A second stimulus check is useless [View all] edhopper Jul 2020 OP

Creditors, utilities, landlords, insurance companies, etc. Nature Man Jul 2020 #1

Which is why I said edhopper Jul 2020 #2

Those of us who were laid off need it MoonlitKnight Jul 2020 #11

Yup Johnny2X2X Jul 2020 #12

Give it to someone who needs it Nature Man Jul 2020 #14

Do you understand edhopper Jul 2020 #21

Yes MoonlitKnight Jul 2020 #60

Agree that edhopper Jul 2020 #61

There are probably people who work (usually hard) and are still poor Nature Man Jul 2020 #13

That is a larger income inequity problem that needfs to addressed edhopper Jul 2020 #25

they piss away more Nature Man Jul 2020 #27

Those who are still working need this money because they need to be prepared in case totodeinhere Jul 2020 #84

Chump change. peacefreak2.0 Jul 2020 #3

Useless? PTWB Jul 2020 #4

I said help those who lost income edhopper Jul 2020 #26

Which businesses are closed? PTWB Jul 2020 #38

Most restaurants edhopper Jul 2020 #40

They're not closed here. PTWB Jul 2020 #52

New York City edhopper Jul 2020 #62

So because some restaurants are closed in NYC... PTWB Jul 2020 #64

Aren't the restaurants open for take out or delivery? EllieBC Jul 2020 #81

But that's just it -- most small businesses Codeine Jul 2020 #54

I agree with you mostly except about your sound system. totodeinhere Jul 2020 #85

I love a good 2 channel system for music listening. PTWB Jul 2020 #87

A stimulus check won't entirely solve the problem, however Americans will be able to buy food dlk Jul 2020 #5

We also need to make sure that children who were getting school lunches and breakfasts totodeinhere Jul 2020 #86

If it staves off hunger or keeps one housed I'm all for it MaryMagdaline Jul 2020 #6

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #29

We make ours turn into political contributions beachbumbob Jul 2020 #7

Not really. I guarantee that I will spend it MineralMan Jul 2020 #8

Apparently, you don't owe back rent and remain fully employed?... NeoGreen Jul 2020 #9

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #28

For us, it will be for food. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #10

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #30

I'm guessing most people wouldn't have any trouble finding someplace to spend it gollygee Jul 2020 #15

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #31

Nowhere to spend it? Codeine Jul 2020 #16

Exactly. You can also order restaurant delivery to your home if you so desire. LisaL Jul 2020 #18

How does giving money to Amazon edhopper Jul 2020 #32

Not just Amazon. Codeine Jul 2020 #41

Small businesses have online stores, do curbside pickup JI7 Jul 2020 #75

Nowhere to spend? LisaL Jul 2020 #17

No where to spend it? Ohiogal Jul 2020 #19

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #33

You're predicating your argument Codeine Jul 2020 #45

Anyone who can't use it, please send to me...guarantee to find lots of places to spend it. jmg257 Jul 2020 #20

"no where to spend it?" You can't be serious. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #22

Read my OP again. edhopper Jul 2020 #34

I bought a very badly needed new laptop with my last stimulus check. Initech Jul 2020 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2020 #57

We are in our 70's and raising two teen boys. One is starting college. Believe me, we can use it and OregonBlue Jul 2020 #24

What you argue about is (Read my OP) be like.... Boxerfan Jul 2020 #35

If you are talking about edhopper Jul 2020 #36

I see you have edited your OP. MineralMan Jul 2020 #37

I've actually read they won't be lowering the income requirements this time sweetloukillbot Jul 2020 #43

Speak for yourself---you must be well off. panader0 Jul 2020 #39

I can certainly use another stimulus check sweetloukillbot Jul 2020 #42

I know I do not need a check RhodeIslandOne Jul 2020 #44

Lol. Ed, I got your point as soon as I saw your name as author. Hortensis Jul 2020 #46

Are you saying I am overly pessimistic? edhopper Jul 2020 #47

Yes. But you have a sense of humor, so you're probably sane. planetc Jul 2020 #48

Would you take out more edhopper Jul 2020 #49

They already gave me $1200, because I'm retired and my income falls below their level. planetc Jul 2020 #65

I can definitely use it immediately. xmas74 Jul 2020 #50

The $1200 goes right back into the economy. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2020 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2020 #56

Not if the businesses that need it edhopper Jul 2020 #72

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes that are hurting for money. shockey80 Jul 2020 #53

Shoes should never be hurting for money. Codeine Jul 2020 #55

And they should be helped edhopper Jul 2020 #70

I'll take it if you don't want it Polybius Jul 2020 #58

It's not useless, I need it to repair my hot tub Polybius Jul 2020 #59

Either this is a parody or you really need to self delete! nt USALiberal Jul 2020 #63

Nope edhopper Jul 2020 #67

LOL, 2 Recs should tell you something! nt USALiberal Jul 2020 #73

Here is the problem I see. I would not suggest self delete, but editing yes. Caliman73 Jul 2020 #77

They just need to extend the CARES package until the pandemic subsides. peacebuzzard Jul 2020 #66

Exactly edhopper Jul 2020 #68

people with enough money say things like this bigtree Jul 2020 #69

People with enough money should say edhopper Jul 2020 #71

I have enough money, and I freely admit that I'll be happy to take another $1200. Dial H For Hero Jul 2020 #76

That looks like a great trip! Luciferous Jul 2020 #89

Well, when they SPEND IT it does go to people and businesses! Get it?????????? USALiberal Jul 2020 #78

it's stimulus bigtree Jul 2020 #79

The hard part is determining how much is enough money. totodeinhere Jul 2020 #88

I am a small business owner and stimulus checks will help a lot more than JI7 Jul 2020 #74

We spent our first check on a new hot water heater and some other home improvements. Luciferous Jul 2020 #80

We also made an effort to spend the money "locally" Steelrolled Jul 2020 #83

Yeah, our money went to a local HVAC company and a plumber. I'm sure they appreciated the business, Luciferous Jul 2020 #90

Not "useless," but pretty damn close to it. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #82

The cap for the new $1200 is $40k in income per year. n/t KWR65 Jul 2020 #91