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In reply to the discussion: If I and my family were really dependent on a stimulus check I would be angry at both parties [View all]Happy Hoosier
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If I and my family were really dependent on a stimulus check I would be angry at both parties [View all]
question everything
Oct 2020
OP
The Dems in the House passed a comprehensive stimulus bill in May and it's sat on...
brush
Oct 2020
#24
You do realize you're doing the both-siderism in blaming the Dems as well when...I
brush
Oct 2020
#47
Yeah, sure. I didn't blame on both sides. You did. That's the definition of both-siderism.
brush
Oct 2020
#52
I am unemployed and unhappy with both sides. Although I fault the GOP more. Get something
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#23
You negotiate smaller bills and see what is possible. We really need to try.
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#72
I don't appreciate your tone. I know McConnell doesn't care if I die or fuck off or what have
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#71
McConnell is hoping to disuade people from voting, especially those hurting.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#65
I don't doubt it...but we should make sure that we come up with a plan that does nothing but
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#70
I do not say both sides. If I were desperate and poor I might have. It is too bad that so many
question everything
Oct 2020
#75
I would be angry at senate republicans, who back on 2/5, could have rid us of the orange menace.
CrispyQ
Oct 2020
#11
You are a Democrat...me too. In 18, we took seats in Republican areas and I don't think they may be
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#40
I don't believe that but I think unemployment issues could have been separated. I heard
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#28
Passing a bill with money for states and schools and actual small business
onecaliberal
Oct 2020
#22
If a bill is altered in one chamber, it has to go back to the original chamber for approval.
Caliman73
Oct 2020
#36
True, but the alternative is to take the Senate passed bill and pass it in the House
karynnj
Oct 2020
#49
And extend UI. It ends Dec 26 then anyone starting in March is off the roll as winter hits, covid
LizBeth
Oct 2020
#19
That would be us...we will starve. Unemployment is only enough to just make it so we have
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#29
Basically agree. At least for those unemployed, with no enhance benefits since July 31, bet they'd
Hoyt
Oct 2020
#20
Man it is rough out there...and honestly I know states need money, and there are tax
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#38
Really, well I can't make it until January and California has very generous unemployment.
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#39
Er, the top weekly UI benefit rate in CA is $450, with no added $ for dependents.
stopbush
Oct 2020
#43
1. The kGOP doesn't have votes in the senate no matter ***WHAT*** we do, 2. "later" depends on if we
uponit7771
Oct 2020
#53
I get tired of clumping democrats in with everything the Republicans do.
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#21
Oh, come on. The speaker has to come with a plan that she knows can pass the senate
question everything
Oct 2020
#77
It doesn't matter in the age of tribalism. They're going to do what they want to do.
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#78
You need to be crystal clear about which party has blocked further stimulus checks.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Oct 2020
#26
Since we are going into massive debt it should be worthwhile. I'm with Nancy on this.
Boogiemack
Oct 2020
#50