Democrats act like any attempt by Republicans to trim down President Biden’s $2 trillion coronavirus package is done purely out of spite even though there are about 2 trillion reasons to do it.
The New York Times reported Sunday on the biggest one.
Kathryn Stewart, a Michigan woman who lived with her mother and 10-year-old son last year, quit her job at a gas station, only to then find herself on unemployment, making three times what she had when she was working.
“To her surprise, Ms. Stewart not only received unemployment insurance but a weekly bonus of $600 more than tripled her income,” according to the story. “A stimulus check offered additional help, as did a modest food stamp increase. Despite opaque rules and confounding delays, the outpouring of government aid lifted her above the poverty line.”
That fat boost to her finances went on for six months, thanks to the initial $2 trillion package that passed in March 2020.
Again, because it’s worth repeating, this woman did not lose her job. She quit.
Furthermore, Stewart admits in the story that once the generous welfare ran out, and Congress proved unreliable in extending it, she was perhaps even worse off than before.
“It made a huge difference in our lives,” she said. “But it starts and stops and it’s really confusing. You feel helpless when you’re being helped by the government.” She added that, in the event of another crisis, “I hope the government has a better plan.”
Liberals believe the more government welfare, the better. That’s why Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has been tweeting with fury in favor of eliminating all student debt, canceling rent, and sending individuals thousands of dollars in monthly government checks. It’s all fine and good until the money runs out.
If Democrats don’t trust Republicans who are trying to scale back Biden’s coronavirus package, they can read about Kathryn Stewart instead.
