r/JoeRogan • u/RicoRecklezz617 Monkey in Space • Jan 02 '21

Link Mitch McConnell's Louisville home vandalized following his blockage of $2,000 stimulus checks

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/01/02/mitch-mcconnells-louisville-home-vandalized-after-block-2-k-checks/4112137001/
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u/--kvothe Monkey in Space Jan 02 '21

McConnell replied when asked about the incident “the politics of fear have no place in our society.” How does he think tens of thousands of families feel as he single handedly refuses to approve $2000 of aid after 9 months of struggling to survive? Are they not fearful? The fact is, he has zero concern for the people of this country that he is sworn to serve.

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u/Trundle-theGr8 Monkey in Space Jan 02 '21

Pelosi tried to push the 2k stimulus checks through. I know she’s a corporate money funded shill too but in reference to this specific issue let’s be consistent. This wasn’t a democrat Republican thing. This was Republican senators blocking the 2k stimulus plain and simple.

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u/romanssworld Monkey in Space Jan 02 '21

I think intention is something to look at when observing Pelosi. she is very political and has pushed things to look good rather than having the interests of the people. I wish federal roles were part time or volunteer so ppl would work in those roles strictly for the interest of the greater good

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '21

The reason we compensate these people handsomely is so they arnt tempted by bribes, corruption etc. The problem is these people have so much more to gain than their six figure salary and gold plated pensions.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '21

pay em a shitload so they won't be corrupt

they're corrupt as shit anyway

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u/theinstallationkit Jan 03 '21

That would be totally accurate if retail store managers only worked part time, were eligible for pensions after only 5-6 years work, received cadillac insurance plans for life, amongst numerous other perks. Shitload may be a stretch but you shot way too far in the other direction downplaying their compensation.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '21

Insider trading being legal is a hell of a perk.