13 minutes ago, Juliajms said:

I'm torn. Obviously $600 is [!@#$%^&*] for people who are months behind on rent. I guess it will help some of the families lined up at the food pantry and the people who will qualify for some extra unemployment.  I'm glad that the people going hungry are getting something, but these heartless Republican bastards do not care anything for the poor and struggling at all. I despise every one of them.

ALL OF THIS.

 

No...SOUL.

50 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

ALL OF THIS.

 

No...SOUL.

Right. The Republicans had the upper hand in more ways than one. If you are Nancy Pelosi you care that every single day that goes by means another day of food insecurity for millions of people.  I'm guess the Democrats also look at this in terms of economies of scale so to speak. A desperate single mother of three is getting $2,400. That is enough to help in the short term. It might be enough to bridge some people until things get a little better.

 

I really feel for single people though. Politicians are always going on about families, but what about a single person who's rent is $1,000 a month? In a decent society we would be paying people a reasonable amount each month to stay home. If it wasn't obvious before, it is increasingly clear that America is only for the strong and the lucky. Good luck being those things your whole life. 🙃

 

  

4 minutes ago, Juliajms said:

Right. The Republicans had the upper hand in more ways than one. If you are Nancy Pelosi you care that every single day that goes by means another day of food insecurity for millions of people.  I'm guess the Democrats also look at this in terms of economies of scale so to speak. A desperate single mother of three is getting $2,400. That is enough to help in the short term. It might be enough to bridge some people until things get a little better.

 

I really feel for single people though. Politicians are always going on about families, but what about a single person who's rent is $1,000 a month? In a decent society we would be paying people a reasonable amount each month to stay home. If it wasn't obvious before, it is increasingly clear that America is only for the strong and the lucky. Good luck being those things your whole life. 🙃

You are completely right.

 

Given everything that has happened to me and continue to happen to me, I do consider myself lucky and grateful. And I'm grateful because I know there are people who are worst off than me. And it is definitely difficult because I do spend my days dealing with people who come across more entitled than suffering and that makes it worse sometimes. 

 

There are people who are barely getting by and they honestly think 600 is just the be-all, end-all, and solution.

 

Tone deaf. Especially when other countries with all of these follies have done more for their people. 

 

 

8 minutes ago, victoria foxton said:

 

  

Clearly they ain't #$&*.

 

 

5 hours ago, Juliajms said:

I'm torn. Obviously $600 is [!@#$%^&*] for people who are months behind on rent. I guess it will help some of the families lined up at the food pantry and the people who will qualify for some extra unemployment.  I'm glad that the people going hungry are getting something, but these heartless Republican bastards do not care anything for the poor and struggling at all. I despise every one of them.

I agree wholeheartedly. but, for me, when I hear that Joel Osteen got 4.4 million to run that scam "church" of his and we get 600....

Tax break for corporate meal expenses inserted into coronavirus aid package - The Washington Post

People in other countries have always side-eyed the U.S. in many aspects politically, while finding pockets of things/people to admire but this process leading to this emergency "aid" package has made the U.S. a laughingstock.  Only GB has taken some of the focus away (but not much) from how entirely ridiculous this country looks right now.

 

 

While I personally have my thoughts about the aspect of a candidate connected so intimately with Wall Street running for mayor in a city like NYC, speaking purely from an artistic perspective, this is a well put together ad!

 

NY is experiencing life defining crises. The already big job of Mayor has become even more critical. I will use my proven leadership & managerial expertise to revitalize the City we love & guide us through the toughest challenges we’ve ever faced. Join at https://t.co/ACQBAkoTt8 pic.twitter.com/b34OL6lEde

— Ray McGuire (@RayForMayor) December 2, 2020

I've sometimes have had my issues with Spike Lee and how some aspects of his vision come across storywise but I have to say, over recent years, he's gotten better at presenting a picture that better encompasses complexity, especially across the spectrum of gender and intersectionality.

Edited December 21, 20204 yr by DramatistDreamer

12 hours ago, JaneAusten said:

Tax break for corporate meal expenses inserted into coronavirus aid package - The Washington Post

Yeah, that's pretty gross. Maybe it will help some restaurants survive, but as always the Republicans show their priorities.

Winning those two Senate seats in Georgia is key to getting another stimulus package next year.

18 hours ago, Roman said:

I agree wholeheartedly. but, for me, when I hear that Joel Osteen got 4.4 million to run that scam "church" of his and we get 600....

I hear you. There is so much corruption in our system. So many rich people got these huge loans, while the small businesses who needed it didn't get anything.

7 hours ago, Juliajms said:

I hear you. There is so much corruption in our system. So many rich people got these huge loans, while the small businesses who needed it didn't get anything.

Not one dime. which is why when I hear some here in St. Louis say they will vote republican, I just shake my head. they have SHOWN US time and time again they don't care. we are starving and dying out her, yet they get vaccine shots before we do?! WTH is that?!

 

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