Grinchy
Banned
lmao of course I'd say some shit like that 5 minutes before the deal gets announced
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US government is going to send every household $1k+ in the next two weeks
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lmao of course I'd say some shit like that 5 minutes before the deal gets announced
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
womfalcs3
Banned
1.) Much of it is a loan, not a grant. The money will be paid back.
2.) Short-term, it'll be debt.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
underrated.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
That is what it is supposed to do. It is supposed to keep the economic system alive. If people don’t spend, then nobody gets paid. Even luxury expenses afforded by this bill will help revitalize the industries that were affected by this pandemic.
Shantae
Banned
I am gonna try to do the smart thing with this money and pay off some debt. I was struggling for months paying off a loan I had to take for a car repair. Only just recently paid it off, because It was high interest, so I was paying huge chunks of my check into it, that I wasn't able to make a dent in my credit cards. I think I'm gonna try to eliminate some of those.
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The Lunch Legend
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Milton Bradley.
Pallas
Member
That is kind of the point, just like Bush’s stimulus plan, it’s suppose to get Americans to spend money on stuff. You can’t tell them what to spend it on, so you’re hoping they spend it on something they need. If it’s not rent or bills, then the next practical thing might be a better phone since we all pretty much depend on it, then maybe a TV.
You certainly don’t want them to save it though.
#Phonepunk#
Banned
Looking forward to my check. I’ll take that $1200 thank you very much.
$500 per kid is good too my brother just got divorced and has 2 he has to raise so this is a giant help
$500 per kid is good too my brother just got divorced and has 2 he has to raise so this is a giant help
Amory
Member
I understand that the point of stimulus money is to be spent. It's a tough situation since the infusion needs to happen ASAP, and you obviously can't dictate where the money goes.
But it's not Apple or Amazon that's getting crushed by #socialdistancing, it's local small businesses and everyone they employ. And since everything local is pretty much shut down and will still be when the checks come, I'd guess that very little of this cash will go where it's needed most to actually....you know....stimulate the economy.
ManaByte
Member
Did you file taxes in 2018? Then you get the money. If you had your return direct deposited, the money will go right into your bank account.
infinitys_7th
Member
I'm planning to hold the money unless I have a sudden need come up. I bought around $700 in groceries and supplies during all this shit, so that will cover part of the recent outflow from my prepping. Of course, in the end I'll be eating that food and using that stuff anyway so it is not really a loss, just a shifted cost.
Roronoa Zoro
Gold Member
Approximately how much TP can I get with this? I have enough for 4 lifetimes already but just wanna be safe. Also none of that cheap shit just the soft stuff
#Phonepunk#
Banned
I don’t get the “the money isn’t helping small businesses therefore it’s pointless” line of talk. Sounds like pointless concern trolling.
People are out of work. They are having trouble paying rent and mortgage. They need money.
Whether that money is just going to make Amazon more money is entirely bedside the point. There is literally nothing to be done about it. We have to focus on taking care of people on a personal level first. If you want to focus on wealth redistribution you need to wait until there isn’t a global pandemic.
People are out of work. They are having trouble paying rent and mortgage. They need money.
Whether that money is just going to make Amazon more money is entirely bedside the point. There is literally nothing to be done about it. We have to focus on taking care of people on a personal level first. If you want to focus on wealth redistribution you need to wait until there isn’t a global pandemic.
chitzy
Banned
Unless he has custody and can claim them as dependents, he's SOL.
Amory
Member
The money isn't just being given to people who need it because they're out of work. It's arbitrarily being given to everyone who made less than $100k in 2018. Many of whom aren't in any kind of a tough situation and aren't planning to be.
I'm not overly critical of the move, anyway. It's necessary, since a ton of people in the US don't have any short term savings. And I'm certainly not arguing for 'wealth redistribution'. I just cynically think a ton of people are going to make luxury purchases with the money, which is a waste when you consider who's most fucked in this situation..
ManaByte
Member
Without that money we're going to lose our house thanks to CA's lockdown. So don't assume everyone is making money right now.
Amory
Member
I feel for you, and wish you all the best, but I also literally said it's a necessary move for just such situations
synchronicity
Member
It still won't be enough for many. Too many dominoes have tipped/are tipping. Some harsh consequences to come.
#Phonepunk#
Banned
Yeah he has both so we’re good. She fucked up by not even trying for custody when she left him
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Did you see the other thread about what people will do with the money?
Because it's pretty much exactly what you just said.
Grinchy
Banned
The fact that we don't know is kinda frustrating. Leading up to the official announcement, we were seeing claims that they would use 2018 since not everyone filed 2019 yet, though people who did file 2019 would have those used.
Is that right? Who knows. It's not like the official word seems to exist anywhere.
Stouffers
Banned
So we’re going to punish the people who filed early.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
The fact I'm below poverty level and not getting jack shit because I didn't file is frustrating especially since me and the person I care for (who makes too little he doesn't file either) could really use it.
I still support this move fully. I just hope the people who really need it can get it.
I still support this move fully. I just hope the people who really need it can get it.
The Pleasure
Gold Member
This bill is bullshit. I have a lot of family that isn't getting shit from this due to making over 75k each. They're livid at the fact that big businesses and corporations are getting all these tax breaks and cash infusions while they get jack shit.
Honestly this should have been done for everyone or at least make the state a consideration since 75k in Alabama is NOT the same as 75k in California.
Honestly this should have been done for everyone or at least make the state a consideration since 75k in Alabama is NOT the same as 75k in California.
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Nobody is getting money boy.
The Pleasure
Gold Member
As long as we're all screwed equally I'm good. Hooverville this mother fucker bruh.
gunslikewhoa
Member
‘Massive Drafting Error’: Three GOP Senators Call For Stimulus Halt, Argue Text ‘Incentivizes Layoffs’
Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) have called for a halt to the $2 trillion stimulus bill, which was reportedly approved in a deal between the White House and Senate leaders around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, after the senators discovered a “massive drafting...
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Source?
ManaByte
Member
They said they were going off the 2018 filings because not everyone has filed 2019 yet. Those who filed get $1200.
Here's how your coronavirus rescue check from the government could be taxed
As Washington haggles over how much money to send to Americans in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, there could be one more side effect: taxes. Here's how much the government is currently thinking about sending you, and how much of a cut it may or may not take.
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infinitys_7th
Member
‘Massive Drafting Error’: Three GOP Senators Call For Stimulus Halt, Argue Text ‘Incentivizes Layoffs’
Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) have called for a halt to the $2 trillion stimulus bill, which was reportedly approved in a deal between the White House and Senate leaders around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, after the senators discovered a “massive drafting...www.dailywire.com
The good news is that they already have an amendment to be voted on to replace the language. If what they describe is true it should be fixed.
The market dropped as soon as the hold-up happened, less than 15 min before closing, so a little part of me thinks this is staged drama so they can buy low today to sell high tomorrow after it passes tonight.
At least I hope so. I actually bought back in today in anticipation of it passing tonight and getting a quick 8-15% return. Volume shifted to buying too, so I'm not alone.
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Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Well poor people who didn't file their taxes like me are fucked too. So yeah I'm not exactly happy about it either.
The money should only go to people who NEED it right now imo.
gimmmick
Member
We are paying off the Costco card / our mortgage with the money. (My wife and I)
ipukespiders
Member
Crappy.
They should promote people to file taxes every year with a small incentive like they do in Canada for poor people (the GST rebate).
cryptoadam
Banned
Pro-Tip, spend your money on whatever local business are still operating. Local grocery store, reastaurant, whatever.
Your community will thank you after.
Your community will thank you after.
ManaByte
Member
No the small business loans have to be paid back if they lay anyone off.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.001
Good stuff and the right move.
Weiji
Banned
don’t worry, they all live in California and NY, where 75k is practically minimum wage.
None of them are getting dick.