789 Paying people 600 or 2000 to stay at home and do nothing is socialism. Socialism has made it to America. Change my mind. posted 109 days ago by America_Guy 109 days ago by America_Guy +790 / -1 I like how Trump is manuevering the signing of it though 67 comments share 67 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (67) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – carbonblob 1 point 109 days ago +1 / -0 Here's what should be happening: A LOAN to citizens who need it. At no (or low) interest. That way, when times are good again, this is a debt that must be repaid If it takes 20 years to be paid back? So be it. Otherwise.... successful people who planned for an event like this are being punished, and the inept are being rewarded. It's a bad idea to train people that they never need to save money for emergencies... that the GOV will rescue them. permalink save report block reply
Here's what should be happening:
A LOAN to citizens who need it. At no (or low) interest.
That way, when times are good again, this is a debt that must be repaid
If it takes 20 years to be paid back? So be it.
Otherwise.... successful people who planned for an event like this are being punished, and the inept are being rewarded.
It's a bad idea to train people that they never need to save money for emergencies... that the GOV will rescue them.