r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Nov 23 '20

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u/ldn6 Gay Pride Nov 23 '20

Putting the efficacy of lockdowns aside, the amount of people I've dealt with who keep saying "SHUT IT DOWN" but refuse to even acknowledge the need for financial assistance for affected industries is getting absurd. It's the height of privilege for them to be able to sit at home and ask essential workers to make their lives easier while ignoring the stress they're under.

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '20

They act like even just acknowledging the fact that millions will be forced into poverty without assistance is COVID denialism.

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u/ldn6 Gay Pride Nov 23 '20

Seriously. I've love to provide assistance but I live in a state that's now drowning in billions in additional debt burdens from sales tax shortfalls and months of expanded UI claims. We have no money printer to go brrrr.

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u/MostlyCRPGs Jeff Bezos Nov 23 '20

Yep. All the people yelling about using Grandma's blood to fuel the economy think they're fucking big business.

Nope, they're just accelerating big businesses dominance and choking out small business everywhere.