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dawg

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47. Not only would it be dumb politically, it would also be dumb in terms of policy.

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 11:11 AM

Feb 2021

This thing isn't over yet. Not by a long shot.

Even the people who just save the money might actually end up needing it before all is said and done.

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Biden Says $1,400 Checks a Promise He Won't Break -- but He's Willing to Limit Who Gets Them [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 OP

He should only do that if it actually gets republicans on board. Salviati Feb 2021 #1

Agreed edhopper Feb 2021 #5

Forget publicly promised. Salviati Feb 2021 #7

Well you can't get the votes edhopper Feb 2021 #9

I would tell them that thanks to Trump, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #11

hopefully Schumer and Pelosi will stand firm drray23 Feb 2021 #2

Exactly. It has to go out to everyone who already got $600...nt lilmamba Feb 2021 #8

I'm kind of torn. Drahthaardogs Feb 2021 #20

That is what stimulus is for. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #34

That is kind of my thinking Drahthaardogs Feb 2021 #49

We need stimulus. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #54

Actually, It's Both ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #60

That is what I think too. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #63

I am ok with getting a reduced or no check if our household income is above a set threshold. Freethinker65 Feb 2021 #3

How are they going to know what any houshold's inicome is? Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #17

Well. The government knows who is still working and who is getting unemployment. Freethinker65 Feb 2021 #62

That is not the point. First of all, it was promised in Georgia. And that promise was based on the Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #35

The money will not be spent. Tommymac Feb 2021 #56

C'mon Man! Don't play centrist politics with people's lives! Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #4

If couples making $100 grand edhopper Feb 2021 #6

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They might have been making 100 Gs in 2019, but what about 2020? Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #16

good point edhopper Feb 2021 #24

Even people making $100 grand will just put it right back into the economy... cbdo2007 Feb 2021 #23

It really matters whrre you live, and with whom DFW Feb 2021 #31

I am not for that because it breaks a promise. We must keep our promises. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #36

Politifact isn't tracking the $1400 checks as a Biden promise so far. Lasher Feb 2021 #12

What were Biden's original limits and what is being counter-offered? Rstrstx Feb 2021 #13

I support this. Bucky Feb 2021 #14

Means testing makes it welfare. And this might be fine for you but a lot of people Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #15

What about people Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #29

It is not aid...it is stimulus...geez...the GOP have brainwashed us...now is not the time to skimp.. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #37

The Social Security cap is $142,800. Anyone above the cap isn't kicking in the extra bucks. panader0 Feb 2021 #18

It's already $100k Dem2 Feb 2021 #26

Joe: I'm not breaking my promise of $1400 except to the middle class, maybe. aikoaiko Feb 2021 #19

And that's why there shouldn't be ANY means test. In the last year everything has changed Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #21

I absolutely agree. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #39

If I get it, I will throw it right back into the economy. roamer65 Feb 2021 #22

THIS is the whole point of a "stimulus" check! CTyankee Feb 2021 #33

I could get along without it, but it's designed to be spent. roamer65 Feb 2021 #38

Unless you are living with a rich stock portfoliio, your spending will stimulate the economy. CTyankee Feb 2021 #43

I don't need it Dem2 Feb 2021 #25

How will you determine what anyone's income is? Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #27

They are currently using 2019 income for calculating it. Did so for the 1st stimulus also Dem2 Feb 2021 #28

I get about 16k a year and I don't need it but I'll take it. Kaleva Feb 2021 #48

The idea is you will spend it...this is not about need but about stimulus and getting the economy Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #40

But I won't because I don't get much anyway Dem2 Feb 2021 #59

My own personal opinion PRETZEL Feb 2021 #30

This a political thing...and you have to consider that...it will look really bad if middle class Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #46

Agree that there's politics involved, PRETZEL Feb 2021 #52

True...although I think we pass it as is...maybe add people to the mix...those who are currently Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #53

No arguments from me, PRETZEL Feb 2021 #55

Call Your Senators and Representative to Demand That Income Thresholds Stay the Same liskddksil Feb 2021 #32

I am going to do that...and not because I wouldn't get it either way. We made less money Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #42

Agree nt liskddksil Feb 2021 #51

If we appear to be stingier with the middle class than the Republicans, it'll be a disaster. dawg Feb 2021 #41

That would be a disastrous mistake and cost us 2022 and maybe even 2024. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #44

Not only would it be dumb politically, it would also be dumb in terms of policy. dawg Feb 2021 #47

"THEY PROMISED YOU CHECKS AND DIDN'T DELIVER!!!!!" durablend Feb 2021 #61

Fine. Then also adjust for cost of living. Blaukraut Feb 2021 #45

Big mistake Joe. nt Autumn Feb 2021 #50

Agree! I love it when we can agree on an issue. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #57

I hope that they don't fall into the Republican trap of fiscal austerity. Autumn Feb 2021 #58