Stimulus Checks: Democrats Ripped Over $1,400 Payment Plan
Over the weekend, Americans grew furious over the Democratic Party's messaging about the third [...]
Past Statements
this you? pic.twitter.com/nHk5Iuu0dC
— Bes D. Socialist (@besf0rt) January 30, 2021
"$2000" "immediately" pic.twitter.com/ikiIx7rGe1
— Bes D. Socialist (@besf0rt) January 30, 2021
Critics were quick to throw Biden's own past statements in his face, and in the faces of the Democratic party. They found phrasing that made it clear that the plan was not always to pass a $1,400 stimulus check, but a full $2,000.
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If your goal is to disillusion a generation of young voters with electoral politics and specifically your party, this is how you do it. https://t.co/gOyb3B2pqg
— Walker Bragman (@WalkerBragman) January 31, 2021
Some worried about the reaction from young voters, who helped drive the Democratic victories in the 2020 presidential election. They imagined that those who are relatively new to politics would be the most devastated by the difference between what was promised and what was paid.
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If you are desperate, you literally have no fucking thoughts about that meager check you got last year which didn’t cover rent or anything for any length of time.
What the hell is wrong with the people behind these messages? It’s as if they have never struggled. Truly baffling. https://t.co/SgwUoKzYoL
— Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) January 31, 2021
Many also speculated about the Democratic officials who made this decision and planned out its messaging. They guessed that those officials had never experienced the kind of poverty that many Americans are facing in today's economic recession.
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The Democratic party deserves to go extinct. pic.twitter.com/Ix3wBOUEqI
— Beth (@bourgeoisalien) January 30, 2021
Okay? So send the damn things already
— Jason J (@homegrown04) January 30, 2021
In addition to the amount, users complained that the third stimulus check is already late, according to Biden's promises. The president-elect told voters in the Georgia run-off elections that the check would be sent out "immediately," but after nearly two weeks in office, he still has not passed his proposal.
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Please don’t ever ask me to vote for this party ever again. The answer will always be no. They lied for votes. They could pump out $2k check and make them retroactive if they wanted. They control the House, Senate, and WH. No one is stopping them but them. https://t.co/D1DozjgybM
— AshleyStevens (@The_Acumen) January 31, 2021
Critics dissected the legislative and executive powers the Democrats hold, trying to discern what procedural challenges were stopping them from delivering the $2,000 stimulus checks they promised. The conclusion for most was that it was a choice.
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Stimulus packages in other countries:
UK: 80% of worker salary
Denmark: 75% of salary
Netherlands: 90% of salary
Canada: $2k per month
Australia: $1k per monthMeanwhile, the richest country on Earth weasels its way out of making a ONE TIME $2k payment#2KChecks #WheresMy2K
— 💥ℝ𝕌𝕋ℍ𝕃𝔼𝕊𝕊 𝔸ℙ𝕆𝕃𝕃𝕆🏴🚩 (@realCEOofANTIFA) January 30, 2021
As usual, critics also compared the latest stimulus proposal to the economic aid programs enacted in other countries during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are paying citizens regularly, and are covering the wages of those who cannot work from home.
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i canvassed my ass off for y’all in georgia and you turn around and treat us like we’re stupid. https://t.co/WEywZzbzxu
— Mariah Parker (@MariahforAthens) January 31, 2021
Still haven’t received my “down payment” but thanks to referring to my life like it’s a car payment https://t.co/c13ymvKJEL
— Sensei Carlos (@unos_dos_trey) January 31, 2021
Finally, many were insulted by this conspicuous change in messaging from the Democrats, particularly those who volunteered to work on the Georgia run-off elections. Others disliked the description of a "down payment" on what is quickly becoming a life-or-death situation for those who are unemployed.
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