The CARES act name is already a dead giveaway of political intentions at work. It’s being framed as a “caring” act even acronym level. Good-hearted acts of generosity from good people towards suffering people. Framing it as “caring” points it away from dangerous expectations.
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Get-out-of-jail-free card words: caring, generosity, heroism, relief, compassion, “we’re all in this together”... anything that conveys the impression that this is largely a prole-to-prole economic rescue act along the lines of a nationwide bake sale. An act of voluntary charity.
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You will NOT see language suggesting responsibility, rights, accountability. Tax dollars are not your money you gave to the state precisely to fund cost of fulfilling responsibilities towards citizens. Whatever gave you that idea? Tax dollars are your tribute to the wealthy.
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“Patriot” and related terms are the same thing. It’s just tributes to the wealthy that have a right-wing logic to them instead of left-wing. https://twitter.com/ryanfmason/status/1251551841910915072?s=21 … https://twitter.com/ryanfmason/status/1251551841910915072 …
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They also seemingly don’t understand that they need less powerful people to still be able to consume to keep the economic machine going brrr. If these people can’t service their debts and reduce consumption, wish a v shaped recovery goodbye!
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It seems pretty short sighted. When the majority of the country is struggling, what market will be left to sell goods and services to?
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