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In reply to the discussion: GOP Senate nominee: $600 virus unemployment benefit is 'way too much' [View all]Bengus81
(10,136 posts)14. And...unlike Trumps tax cut give away for the rich these benefits WILL sunset
If workers get nothing in a new stimulus bill because of Republicans then roll back those massive tax cuts for the rich and Corporations.
WHY THE HELL do people keep voting for asshats like Tuberville and many others. What's wrong with Kansas?? HELL what's wrong with most every State that keep putting these fucks in a position of power.
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GOP Senate nominee: $600 virus unemployment benefit is 'way too much' [View all]
brooklynite
Aug 2020
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It's on top of normal unemployment benefits, and it's also generally not taxed
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#9
But if they don't have jobs they don't have health insurance either.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Aug 2020
#17
Right ... so the people called back to work are not the population he'd be addressing in this case.
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#27
Yeah, and I kinda think that part is bullshit too ... making people go back to non-essential work
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#28
I do think it could be reasonably argued that it should be sliding scale, like the benefit itself
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#5
The unemployed should get the same amount as Cam Newton got to transfer to Auburn
Coleman
Aug 2020
#6
I think a lot of people miss why it was set that high. People on unemployment have to spend the
LiberalArkie
Aug 2020
#8
If you want to see the economy grow - Give us seniors an extra $1000 a week from the fed.
LiberalArkie
Aug 2020
#34
I wrote a long, reasoned response but tossed it. F**k you Tubby Trumperville, and the tractor you
BamaRefugee
Aug 2020
#16
It's probably going to have to be changed to be whatever the person earned per week prior to losing
cstanleytech
Aug 2020
#18