A progressive governor in a progressive state sending out checks to people is not progressive ? On what planet?
Just because some progressive people disagree with the handout doesn’t mean the handout is not progressive.
Donald Trump also signed checks for direct payments to people. Sending people money isn't a progressive policy. Arguably it's not even a "policy" at all.
I'll dissent a bit here and note that, while now may not be the time to just send people money, in general I wish more government programs were more straightforwardly that. The child tax credit that Manchin so opposed, for instance, is an example of what I think more programs should be like.
Whether that's progressive or not I'll let others argue about, but I'd argue it's more effective than all the hoop jumping and bureaucracy generally associated with aid programs.
A progressive governor in a progressive state sending out checks to people is not progressive ? On what planet?
Just because some progressive people disagree with the handout doesn’t mean the handout is not progressive.
Donald Trump also signed checks for direct payments to people. Sending people money isn't a progressive policy. Arguably it's not even a "policy" at all.
That was in response to a black swan global pandemic. This is in response to high prices.
When other, non-progressive states start sending out inflation relief checks, let me know.
Because the headline isn't very good. It's a one time payment to offset higher gas prices. I personally think it's a bad idea, because most people should be able to figure out how to use a gallon a week less gas. Which might help to bring the price down a bit.
But the headline makes the program sound dumb. Which was probably the aim.
I'll dissent a bit here and note that, while now may not be the time to just send people money, in general I wish more government programs were more straightforwardly that. The child tax credit that Manchin so opposed, for instance, is an example of what I think more programs should be like.
Whether that's progressive or not I'll let others argue about, but I'd argue it's more effective than all the hoop jumping and bureaucracy generally associated with aid programs.
those are actually policies, as opposed to a one time "we must DO something!" reaction to voters pissed about high gas prices.
I'd like to see us talking about things like UBI, which is an actual progressive policy that involves direct payments to people.
That was in response to a black swan global pandemic. This is in response to high prices.
When other, non-progressive states start sending out inflation relief checks, let me know.
See the list above. If you want to quibble over any differences between the way California’s tax rebate and those others are or were being pitched as relief, you can. It’s worth keeping in mind, I think, that all the rebates were being negotiated around the same time. It just took until now for California’s to get to the finish line.
That was in response to a black swan global pandemic. This is in response to high prices.
When other, non-progressive states start sending out inflation relief checks, let me know.
Whatever the reason it was a direct payment.
And it's not an "inflation relief" check. It's being offered as relief specifically for high gas prices.
You seem to have missed the official statement, from the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, which clearly states: "The centerpiece of the agreement, a $17 billion INFLATION RELIEF package, will offer tax refunds to millions of working Californians. Twenty-three million Californians will benefit from direct payments of up to $1,050."
(I bolded and capped INFLATION RELIEF to make sure you see it.)
You seem to have missed the official statement, from the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, which clearly states: "The centerpiece of the agreement, a $17 billion INFLATION RELIEF package, will offer tax refunds to millions of working Californians. Twenty-three million Californians will benefit from direct payments of up to $1,050."
(I bolded and capped INFLATION RELIEF to make sure you see it.)
Georgia’s progressive Governor Kemp: “As hardworking Georgians face rising inflation caused by failed federal government policies, we are doing what we can to provide relief by returning their money back into their pockets.”
I was wrong, I did not realize the number of states that are pushing forward some form of "inflation relief". I do believe this type of handout is misguided and right out of the progressive playbook, but unfortunately some non-progressives are doing it for cheap political points.
I was wrong, I did not realize the number of states that are pushing forward some form of "inflation relief". I do believe this type of handout is misguided and right out of the progressive playbook, but unfortunately some non-progressives are doing it for cheap political points.
I'm shocked to learn that politicians are doing things for political points?
You seem to have missed the official statement, from the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, which clearly states: "The centerpiece of the agreement, a $17 billion INFLATION RELIEF package, will offer tax refunds to millions of working Californians. Twenty-three million Californians will benefit from direct payments of up to $1,050."
(I bolded and capped INFLATION RELIEF to make sure you see it.)
I did miss it. I wish you posted that originally instead of a Politico article. Would have saved us both some time.
And it's also clear this policy, misguided or not, isn't something limited to progressives.
while I don't agree with tax rebates to cover spending on gas, I don't get the general objection to people having more money in amounts that don't even cover the cost of all the price increases they've experienced. I'm not sure how people with less spending power than they had 6 months ago are going to drive up demand, even if they get a few hundred bucks.
Would Bloomberg also suggest that corporations not give raises this year? Because that will probably drive up demand more than a one-time tax rebate.
Yeah I see your point. I don't know the answer either, but I do know there is something absurd about the gubmint "relieving" inflation in a manner that will, at least theoretically, create more inflation.
That said, inflation is a conundrum -- while everyone wants lower (or no) inflation, on an individual level, nobody is going to take a stand on inflation by declining additional money (whether it be from a pay rise, or a business owner raising prices, or a citizen cashing a gubmint check).
A progressive governor in a progressive state sending out checks to people is not progressive ? On what planet?
Just because some progressive people disagree with the handout doesn’t mean the handout is not progressive.