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    1. Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 23 Dec 2020

      Jeet Heer Retweeted Mindy Benson

      It's hard to reconcile the emerging pundit consensus that "Actually, the USA has had a generous stimulus compared to peer nations" with all the other evidence of fraying social order, like rising hunger.https://twitter.com/MindyBe/status/1338642193741967360 …

      Jeet Heer added,

      Mindy Benson @MindyBe
      “Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.” https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55307722 …
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    2.  🍍Tommaso Sciortino 🥑‏ @TommSciortino 23 Dec 2020
      Replying to @HeerJeet

      The way to square this circle is to recognize that the stimulus was generous but that the US started with citizens in a much deeper hole than comparable countries because of our paltry social safety net.

      1 reply 2 retweets 24 likes
    3. Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 23 Dec 2020
      Replying to @TommSciortino

      Right, which means it really wasn't the most generous stimulus when you factor in what was needed.

      2 replies 1 retweet 16 likes
    4.  🍍Tommaso Sciortino 🥑‏ @TommSciortino 23 Dec 2020
      Replying to @HeerJeet

      That's not usually how people use the word "generous". It's usually measured with respect to what is being given, not with what is needed.

      1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
    5.  🍍Tommaso Sciortino 🥑‏ @TommSciortino 23 Dec 2020
      Replying to @TommSciortino @HeerJeet

      But anyways, let's not get into a definitional debate. I think we all understand the situation.

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      Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 23 Dec 2020
      Replying to @MattBruenig @TommSciortino

      Again, that show the limits of the original stimulus -- certainly large enough in size but not made automatic and sustained.

      11:40 AM - 23 Dec 2020
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        1. The Universal Nephew‏ @YoungerPope 23 Dec 2020
          Replying to @HeerJeet @MattBruenig @TommSciortino

          Also no conditions on loans to massive industries that could prove to spread the virus if they ramp back up at the wrong time, like airlines for instance

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        1. Color Revolution Enjoyer‏ @Kangaskhan6 24 Dec 2020
          Replying to @HeerJeet @MattBruenig @TommSciortino

          I mean most other countries didn't make it automatic - they simply extended it. USA once more enjoying the blessings of divided government.

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