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originally posted by: DBCowboy
originally posted by: TXRabbit
For those disagreeing, what is your proposed solution?
Good question and that brings up the difference between equality and equity.
This move is for equity. It basically means an equal outcome. But for many, it will be dependent on government.
Equality would mean equal opportunity. To provide an opportunity for anyone and success being dependent on the will of the individual.
originally posted by: Stupidsecrets
They lost black voters in DROVES. They need to get them back with checks. Not any harder than that. Keep them dependent. Black unemployment is already back up to over 9% and will soar higher. Keep people needy, scared to try and they will come crawling back.
originally posted by: carewemust
The Child Tax Credit is being increased from $2,000 per child, to $3,000 (Age 7 thru 17) or $3600 (Age 6 and under) per child.
People who earn $0 per year will now qualify.
Prior to now, you had to earn $2,500 or more.
Single caretakers up to $200,000 and Couples up to $400,000 annual income Qualify for the credit.
President Biden wants to make this increase and expansion permanent. Not just a one time gift courtesy of the Covid-19 relief bill.
More at: www.kiplinger.com...
originally posted by: TXRabbit
a reply to: carewemust
Oh you bet brother. Since this #storm started, I've done 2 international trips and 3 domestic, inter-state trips. Airfares are lowwwww
originally posted by: panoz77
... people who don't work, aren't willing to work and can't keep their legs closed when they can't even feed the offspring already squeezed out.
originally posted by: panoz77
Let's call a spade a spade. (not intended as a racist statement BTW)
www.npr.org...
The democrats want to make the $3,000-$3,600 child tax credit payable monthly or quarterly. I personally could care less if it was lump sum or monthly. But why are they doing this, really? It's because they know if they give a certain group of persons who pay ZERO taxes because they make no income a check for $3,600 (for 1 kid under 8), $7,200 (for 2 kids under 8), $10,800 (for 3 kids under 8) and so on, that this certain group of persons would..................