Manchin Says No to $2,000 checks

[OnOurWayHome]

Originally Posted by DorianRo

"Top priority is getting people vaccinated".... With a vaccine with ZERO long term studies completed and no real idea to the effectiveness due to the constantly mutating virus or the damage it really does to a person long term . LOL

these people man You have no guarantee the vaccine will even work. good lord

How many years do you want to go on like this?

No one knows the long term effects of Covid either. So far about 10% of people have symptoms for more than six months. They may be permanent..time will tell.

[TimAZ]

Originally Posted by toodie

You will never see a standalone bill from corrupt congress again. Everything will be "a comprehensive package."

More likely just continuing resolutions — no pesky budgets to worry about. I hear Pelosi has her staff working on a infrastructure bill, we have to rebuild the fallen state and union pension funds. Who knows, a road or bridge might accidentally get repaired.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by King_Henry

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics...pposed-manchin

With all the riot drama, few seem to have noticed that the 2,000 buck checks are unlikely to happen now. Manchin may be holding out for more but its a sign that he likely wont cave without getting exactly what he wants.

Excellent. Such a refreshing reasonable leader.

[lcyn]

Originally Posted by ChristineVA

I happen to agree with Joe Manchin. I don't agree with a stimulus at this point. I agree with more COVID funds getting out to help people, but I don't think it should be in the form of an across the board mail out of money. Now, if it happens, it's not tragic to me, but I'd rather see a bit more precision going forward.

I agree. I do think there should be more stimulus checks, but not across the board. Many people were affected by the pandemic, and they need help. But many, myself included, we're not adversely affected, and some even saw financial benefit from the pandemic. Don't send me 2000. Sent those who are truly hurting MORE! They will be likely to spend that money right away and stimulate the economy. I would most likely just put it in savings, which does nothing for stimulate. Be logical, and send the money where it is most needed.