'Socialism for Rich People': Sen. McConnell Holds Firm as Vote on $2,000 Checks Blocked Again

Senate Republicans on Friday again blocked an attempt to give out $2,000 checks as part of coronavirus relief, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arguing against what he called a proposal to “send thousands of dollars to people who don’t need the help.”

“Socialism for rich people is a terrible way to help the American families that are actually struggling,” McConnell said in a floor speech.

“Let me say that again. Borrowing from our grandkids to do socialism for rich people is a terrible way to get help to families who actually need it.”

The Treasury Department is already in the process of sending out $600 payments to those who are eligible, thanks to a relief bill that cleared Congress and was signed by President Donald Trump, who has said he thinks struggling Americans deserve $2,000 checks.

Trump said Friday he was irked the Senate did not pass legislation to provide the $2,000 checks, or take action to rein in Big Tech.

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Our Republican Senate just missed the opportunity to get rid of Section 230, which gives unlimited power to Big Tech companies. Pathetic!!! Now they want to give people ravaged by the China Virus $600, rather than the $2000 which they so desperately need. Not fair, or smart!

Sen. Bernie Sanders, using oversize checks made out to various corporations as a backdrop to illustrate corporate tax breaks, sought to have the chamber vote on that legislation. The Vermont independent was supported by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, according to Fox News.

“That is what socialism for the rich is about,” Sanders said, citing corporate tax breaks. “Socialism for the rich is not  — in the midst of this terrible pandemic — putting a $2,000 check into the hands of working families.”

“I see, if I may say so, a bit of hypocrisy here,” Sanders said... (Read more)

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