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Yavin4

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13. Spending money in a time of a crisis like this one is exactly what the govt. should do.

Thu Mar 19, 2020, 02:49 PM

Mar 2020

You are underestimating the severe impact that this crisis is having, and will continue to have, on our economy and our healthcare systems.

I didn't support Sanders for president, but he's 100% correct on this. Money needs to get to the people. Otherwise, we will have cascading defaults which will make things even worse. When masses of people cannot pay their mortgages, that makes the value of your house decline with them.

As for "bankrupt the country", well, that's pure nonsense. The government can, and should, borrow and spend as much as possible to get us out of this because only the government will be in the position to do so. Worrying about the budget is both politically and economically dumb and negligent. History has shown that frugality and austerity in a time of crisis like this breeds authoritarians.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders Proposal for $2 Trillion Coronavirus Emergency Plan Includes $2,000 Direct Monthly [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2020 OP

The first time this was posted today, I responded with MineralMan Mar 2020 #1

and your point being? Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #2

My point was in my reply. MineralMan Mar 2020 #4

According Harry Reid sanders has no chance of getting his agenda adopted Gothmog Mar 2020 #42

More important, what is Sanders' point? Should he not be on the floor of the Senate proposing.... George II Mar 2020 #23

That's a good point. dawg day Mar 2020 #28

Spending money in a time of a crisis like this one is exactly what the govt. should do. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #13

And money will be spent, without any doubt. MineralMan Mar 2020 #18

Hardly any of Sanders' proposals even get to committee... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #39

Again, Bernie takes credit for a plan NCProgressive Mar 2020 #3

Much of what he proposed in his early morning email to everyone has already been enacted.... George II Mar 2020 #26

A lot of them were already used after 9/11 too NCProgressive Mar 2020 #36

How Many Co-Sponsors, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #5

May I remark on how much I appreciate the moderation of your language, Sir? MineralMan Mar 2020 #19

Thank You, Sir --- For A Moment I Thought I'd Have To Bite My Tongue The Magistrate Mar 2020 #22

Soooo glad you are back.... ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #34

Go Magistrate Sir. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #40

sanders has no significant legislative accomplishments in the real world for a reason Gothmog Mar 2020 #41

... betsuni Mar 2020 #43

Thank you. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #46

Bernie showing once again why he should be President. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #6

Amen InAbLuEsTaTe! Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #7

You know it Uncle Joe... so does the other Uncle Joe. With the viral epidemic... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #9

We do live in interesting times, Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #16

Counting on something? ehrnst Apr 2020 #48

Do You Imagine Presidents Rule By Decree, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #8

Bernie showing once again why he will not be President. LanternWaste Mar 2020 #11

. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #17

No he's not - he's once again taking ideas and proposals that OTHERS have already presented.... George II Mar 2020 #29

Bernie is on the right path here. Put your personal feelings to the side. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #10

Isn't Maxine Waters proposing something similar? Green Line Mar 2020 #12

This is exactly what I would expect from Senator Sanders. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #14

Schumer talked about virus relief this morning on NPR and wasn't keen on direct payouts ucrdem Mar 2020 #15

What happens to self employed and independent contractors who can't work? Green Line Mar 2020 #24

Funny you ask. He mentioned those. ucrdem Mar 2020 #30

If Bernie is the "leader" his fans claim him to be, he'll able to get this passed, right? brooklynite Mar 2020 #20

Bernie is a good leader because he's fighting for it in the first place. Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #21

LEADER (Noun): "a person who has commanding authority or influence" brooklynite Mar 2020 #32

A number of Senators and Representatives are "fighting for it", but they're doing something... George II Mar 2020 #33

Leaders get things done, not just fight for them n/t Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2020 #38

I'm not against his proposal. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #25

... William769 Mar 2020 #27

Unicorns AND Rainbows? MineralMan Mar 2020 #37

Bernie is on exactly the right track here VMA131Marine Mar 2020 #31

How long has he been a Senator? BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #35

$2000 a month is not enough BidenBacker Mar 2020 #44

Do I hear 2100? tandem5 Mar 2020 #45

Where's the bill? Where are the votes? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #47