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People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are “Too Much,” This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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The Senate has passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, helping to clear the way for millions of Americans to potentially receive $1,400 stimulus checks, yet President Joe Biden and the House of Representatives still have to approve it some time this week.

On Saturday, Biden stated: “This plan will get checks out the door starting this month to the Americans that so desperately need the help.” For many Americans who are currently receiving unemployment benefits or are unable to afford food and rent, Biden’s stimulus gives a much-needed boost to lift the financial burden of their shoulders, even if temporarily.

But critics are less than impressed with the prospect. So one Twitter user, @telushk, recently penned an illuminating response to everyone “squabbling over whether your neighbor deserves to receive $1400 more than once per *year*.” It soon sparked a discussion on both ends, so let’s see what people had to say.

This Twitter user had enough of critics saying people don’t deserve a $1,400 stimulus check, so he penned an illuminating response

People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has one more hurdle in Congress as President Biden can finally authorize a third round of stimulus payments for millions of Americans.

People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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More people joined the thread to point out the unfairness of the whole situation

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Under the new package, individuals earning less than $75,000 per year will receive a $1,400 payment (as will heads of household earning less than $112,500 per year), and couples filing jointly earning less than $150,000 per year will receive $2,800, according to Forbes.

Others also took the chance to voice their views and point out the flaws in the capitalist mindset

People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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Meanwhile, eligible families are about to receive $1,400 for each dependent (both children and adults). The amount of the payments will phase out: as income rises to $80,000 per year for individuals, $120,000 for heads of household, and $160,000 for couples filing jointly, the amount of payments will plummet accordingly.

People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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People Keep Saying That $1400 Stimulus Checks Are "Too Much," This Person Gives Them A Reality Check

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However, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, 11.8 million adults and 4.6 million children will miss out on a third stimulus check under the stricter eligibility requirements.

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Liucija Adomaite

Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus.

Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus.

Ilona Baliūnaitė

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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John Louis 3 years ago

Please understand that if you look at the Congressional Record which lists how every member of the House and Senate vote on Bills you will see one consistent theme and that is the Republicans always favor the wealthy i.e. Give Billionaires tax cuts while fighting any increase in the minimum wage, ship jobs over seas so that the top stock holders can make more money - FOLKS I'M NOT WRONG ABOUT THIS!!!

20points

Tobin Kern 3 years ago

@Winx thats only because your % of paycheck going to the Fed was lower. Yes your return was lower, but your disposable income throughout the year was increased.

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Tobin Kern 3 years ago

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Zuko 3 years ago (edited)

I did the math: If the every billionaire donated just 2.5% of their wealth to homelessness, we could give every homeless person in the U.S. $250,000. Enough for a moderate house, or a 2-bedroom apartment for 10 and a half years.

12points

Zuko 3 years ago

Just FYI: the point of this is to show the wealth gap. There are people who are not homeless but still struggle. This was also done with data that *overestimated* the amount of homeless people in the world.

10points

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Parmeisan 3 years ago

Here's another one for you all: There are about SIX vacant homes for every ONE homeless person in the U.S. (similar numbers in Canada and probably Europe). Nobody even has to donate wealth, we just need to impose high taxes on the people who are buying dozen of houses and not using them and artificially inflating the housing market. When the price of housing goes down, people who are struggling to barely make rent will be able to afford a mortgage, and people who are completely homeless will probably be taken care of by the same charities that run shelters and soup kitchens, at a fraction of the price they are currently paying. Everybody wins except the filthy rich. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/post_733_b_692546

6points

Tobin Kern 3 years ago

Wealth does not equal liquid cash. My "wealth" is just over 1M but I only have 40K in the bank. A lot of factors go into wealth that most people don't consider. If I gave 2.5% of my wealth to the poor, I would be left with 15K in the bank.

-1point

Mario Gonzalez 3 years ago

I'm not homeless, do I still get a house? I struggle with my wife to pay for our apartment and we care for her mother. Where is my 250K house?

-1point

Annie Niemands 3 years ago

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dev mehta 3 years ago (edited)

During most of 2020, Canada paid $2000 per month to any resident who lost income because of Covid. In 2021 it pays $500 per week if they are home recovering from Covid

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John Louis 3 years ago

Please understand that if you look at the Congressional Record which lists how every member of the House and Senate vote on Bills you will see one consistent theme and that is the Republicans always favor the wealthy i.e. Give Billionaires tax cuts while fighting any increase in the minimum wage, ship jobs over seas so that the top stock holders can make more money - FOLKS I'M NOT WRONG ABOUT THIS!!!

20points

Tobin Kern 3 years ago

@Winx thats only because your % of paycheck going to the Fed was lower. Yes your return was lower, but your disposable income throughout the year was increased.

0points

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Tobin Kern 3 years ago

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Zuko 3 years ago (edited)

I did the math: If the every billionaire donated just 2.5% of their wealth to homelessness, we could give every homeless person in the U.S. $250,000. Enough for a moderate house, or a 2-bedroom apartment for 10 and a half years.

12points

Zuko 3 years ago

Just FYI: the point of this is to show the wealth gap. There are people who are not homeless but still struggle. This was also done with data that *overestimated* the amount of homeless people in the world.

10points

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Parmeisan 3 years ago

Here's another one for you all: There are about SIX vacant homes for every ONE homeless person in the U.S. (similar numbers in Canada and probably Europe). Nobody even has to donate wealth, we just need to impose high taxes on the people who are buying dozen of houses and not using them and artificially inflating the housing market. When the price of housing goes down, people who are struggling to barely make rent will be able to afford a mortgage, and people who are completely homeless will probably be taken care of by the same charities that run shelters and soup kitchens, at a fraction of the price they are currently paying. Everybody wins except the filthy rich. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/post_733_b_692546

6points

Tobin Kern 3 years ago

Wealth does not equal liquid cash. My "wealth" is just over 1M but I only have 40K in the bank. A lot of factors go into wealth that most people don't consider. If I gave 2.5% of my wealth to the poor, I would be left with 15K in the bank.

-1point

Mario Gonzalez 3 years ago

I'm not homeless, do I still get a house? I struggle with my wife to pay for our apartment and we care for her mother. Where is my 250K house?

-1point

Annie Niemands 3 years ago

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CowboyHank 3 years ago

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CatWoman312 3 years ago

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MarionHood 3 years ago

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dev mehta 3 years ago (edited)

During most of 2020, Canada paid $2000 per month to any resident who lost income because of Covid. In 2021 it pays $500 per week if they are home recovering from Covid

7points

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