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jmbar2

(6,232 posts) Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:36 PM Mar 2020

I do not need the proposed money giveaway. [View all]

I'm retired, on low fixed income, but my needs are met.

What are your thoughts?

63 votes, 2 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	It will help me a lot
	31 (49%)
	I don't really need it and would prefer to redistribute it to other more needy people.
	27 (43%)
	I don't need it, but will take it anyway.
	5 (8%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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I do not need the proposed money giveaway. [View all] jmbar2 Mar 2020 OP

I'm looking at a 25% pay cut sarisataka Mar 2020 #1

I'm an ed tech and hubby is self employed. Food is eventually going GreenPartyVoter Mar 2020 #7

I think my income will remain stable but my husband's is going to tank. femmedem Mar 2020 #2

Other: dont need it but will take it and give to someone I know who does GusBob Mar 2020 #3

Great choice - this is what I want to do as well. jmbar2 Mar 2020 #8

That is an excellent choice! csziggy Mar 2020 #47

Yes! Or donate to food banks OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #49

I've lost more than half my income because client is in lockdown in assisted care facility. MerryBlooms Mar 2020 #4

Are they proposing giving it to everyone? I thought they were just talking about workers? 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2020 #5

I'm self employed,entire SS check goes to rent, I'll have nothing for food,gas, anything. BamaRefugee Mar 2020 #6

The check is in the mail....EMPTY PROMISE FarPoint Mar 2020 #9

Yes, a HOAX. Sugar Smack Mar 2020 #20

I don't need it , but... duforsure Mar 2020 #10

Have already offered to help with house payments for relatives lettucebe Mar 2020 #11

That's super sweet! MissB Mar 2020 #35

It would help me quite a bit. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #12

I need it unfortunately. hamsterjill Mar 2020 #13

Have my doubts we'll see anything soon.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #14

It's a pittance, not near enough. Brainfodder Mar 2020 #15

I chose "it will help me a lot" musette_sf Mar 2020 #16

I'll be passing it on to the local food bank. Delmette2.0 Mar 2020 #17

My vote was to Pass... Talitha Mar 2020 #18

I think it's a HOAX. Sugar Smack Mar 2020 #19

Recommended reading: Andrew Yang's "The War on Normal People" Hekate Mar 2020 #21

That's a heartbreaking choice jmbar2 Mar 2020 #23

my thoughts are Skittles Mar 2020 #22

I'll take it, right now we have a fairly heavy debt load Amishman Mar 2020 #24

Same situation as you. nt ooky Mar 2020 #25

I don't really need it, but my unemployed 22 year old son needs it to pay rent... ARPad95 Mar 2020 #26

I don't see it as a "giveaway" Pachamama Mar 2020 #27

I am a little leery of the possibility of a lay off at my employer but Thomas Hurt Mar 2020 #28

I voted for first choice, kozar Mar 2020 #29

A big part of my income is from my rentals Rorey Mar 2020 #30

I'll donate it to charity. Something like Doctors Without Borders. lunatica Mar 2020 #31

I would really like to see people that do not need it, be ethical enough not to take it. I am LizBeth Mar 2020 #32

Reading the replies I want to amend what I said. Those talking passing it forward is wonderful. LizBeth Mar 2020 #33

We are feeling the same. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #34

is it a national fund? jmbar2 Mar 2020 #37

Trying to figure out the best way to give it away jmbar2 Mar 2020 #36

You might need it...this is all just starting... cbdo2007 Mar 2020 #38

My wife is out of work because of the Codeine Mar 2020 #39

Daily Kos just started a fund for workers hurt by the Coronavirus jmbar2 Mar 2020 #40

I will give to Democratic candidates that don't lie to us. gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #41

I will be leaving my office soon xmas74 Mar 2020 #42

I don't need it, but I know plenty of needy people I could give it to. HeartachesNhangovers Mar 2020 #43

My last paid day was Friday... Upthevibe Mar 2020 #44

So sorry to hear that jmbar2 Mar 2020 #45

Need another option for me... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #46

You need it jmbar2 Mar 2020 #48

I know a lot of folks are in my situation or worse... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #50

If I get money handmade34 Mar 2020 #51

If I receive it cilla4progress Mar 2020 #52

If there is a giveaway, Staph Mar 2020 #53

I live on SSDI and don't actually need it but if they offer, I'll take it. Kaleva Mar 2020 #54

my guess is they won't KT2000 Mar 2020 #55