That explains why my local supermarket was filled with rainbow bunting in June.
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by State of Turelisa » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:21 am
by Dumb Ideologies » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:24 am
by Diopolis » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:28 am
Dumb Ideologies wrote:San Lumen wrote:Which might not be constitutional
Imagine a set of scales. Protecting the dignity of a scrap of paper versus protecting the dignity and lives of millions of people who will otherwise find themselves without rooves over their heads? A disproportionate number of the victims would be from the marginalised and vulnerable groups liberals keep telling me they care about. And yet, whenever it comes to needing anything more than pretty words and historical apologies the only thing on offer seems to be shrugs and excuses.
I am not saying here that you are right to say preventing mass evictions isn't constitutional, but if you believe this to be the case your constitutional fetishism in ruling out any action nevertheless seems very peculiar.
by The Reformed American Republic » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:34 am
Cisairse wrote:San Lumen wrote:Why bother having a congress then? Let’s just crown every governor a king or queen at this point and let them do whatever they want
...We literally can do that, you know, right?
There is nothing saying that states can't have dictatorial regimes. They just have to be republics. You can easily have an autocratic dictatorial republic.
by Punished UMN » Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:32 pm
Saiwania wrote:Punished UMN wrote:This doesn't actually hurt any productive forces in the economy.
I would consider hurting the equity of an individual as harming a productive force in the economy. So far as banks go, they're in the business of making loans. If the banks don't get interest and enough collateral, they're not going to be willing to grant loans to people if the math doesn't make sense. The entire point of a down payment is so a bank won't lose a lot of money on a piece of real estate in the event that they have to foreclose on the property but the house in question has gone down in value if the bank wants their money back.
If a house is worth $1 million and it is now only worth $850,000 -if the down payment was $250,000 -the bank has some cushion to protect themselves against further losses in the event that the house might go down in value more if that bank can't resell the house quickly enough or do something to try to get back the remaining $750,000 to cover the $1 million mortgage that went bad.
Most individuals/businesses need to take out a loan for something at some point, so its not exactly viable to hurt the banks just because they're unpopular. What else is going to lend money/credit to those who need it and are willing to repay what they borrowed along with any interest?
by Kowani » Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:56 pm
by Diopolis » Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:59 pm
Kowani wrote:Breaking: Trump signs executive orders extending the eviction moratorium after talks broke down.
This also does a lot of other things: The executive orders establish a payroll tax holiday through the end of the year for Americans earning less than $100,000 a year. They also defer student loan payments through the end of the year; continue eviction moratoriums; and extend enhanced unemployment benefits that expired last week, but at a reduced level of $400 instead of the prior $600.
by Plzen » Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:10 pm
Kowani wrote:-snip-
by Nilrahrarfan » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:50 pm
Diopolis wrote:Kowani wrote:Breaking: Trump signs executive orders extending the eviction moratorium after talks broke down.
This also does a lot of other things: The executive orders establish a payroll tax holiday through the end of the year for Americans earning less than $100,000 a year. They also defer student loan payments through the end of the year; continue eviction moratoriums; and extend enhanced unemployment benefits that expired last week, but at a reduced level of $400 instead of the prior $600.
So now the democrats are going to sue him for doing something they were trying to get done.
I love our politics now. It makes zero sense whatsoever.
by Greed and Death » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:00 pm
by Ethel mermania » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:24 pm
by Farnhamia » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:24 pm
by Atheris » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:24 pm
by Ethel mermania » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:28 pm
by Farnhamia » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:34 pm
by Ethel mermania » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:44 pm
Farnhamia wrote:Ethel mermania wrote:probably not, still clever.
It's meaningless, though. I think the only thing he can do is the deferment of payroll taxes, which I am under no illusions about him making it permanent. Or maybe he will, he seems to have bought into the idea of starving the government to death. After all, what better way to punish the working people than by reducing their payroll taxes and doing nothing to help them when they get old and or sick and really need the government's help? Serves them right for not being rich.
by Farnhamia » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:47 pm
Ethel mermania wrote:Farnhamia wrote:It's meaningless, though. I think the only thing he can do is the deferment of payroll taxes, which I am under no illusions about him making it permanent. Or maybe he will, he seems to have bought into the idea of starving the government to death. After all, what better way to punish the working people than by reducing their payroll taxes and doing nothing to help them when they get old and or sick and really need the government's help? Serves them right for not being rich.
No its not, it keeps the unemployment checks coming. You can call it a cynical move to tell America. "The democrats and Republicans could not reach an agreement, but I Donald trump have acted to protect you working amercia"
But it is still clever
by Ethel mermania » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:53 pm
Farnhamia wrote:Ethel mermania wrote:No its not, it keeps the unemployment checks coming. You can call it a cynical move to tell America. "The democrats and Republicans could not reach an agreement, but I Donald trump have acted to protect you working amercia"
But it is still clever
Clever but cruel. He could have just renewed the previous deal and not tortured people, or implied that working people are lazy with that bit about $400 being just the incentive they need to get back to work. Okay, you might get COVID-19 and lose your job and your insurance anyway, but at least they won't be able to call you a lazy welfare tax sucking ... what's the Atlas Shrugged term for regular people?
by Ifreann » Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:35 am
Diopolis wrote:Ifreann wrote:Housing decommodified and guaranteed for all people, no exceptions, ideally with local communities democratically making decisions about building more housing or converting unused housing. No one has to buy a house ever again, no one has to pay rent ever again. You want to live in the big city? Someone there wants to move out of the city, you can have the house they won't be using any more, no money need change hands.
How do you incentivize new housing to be built if the end user doesn't pay?
Does the government pay for new housing construction at need
(and how does the government pay for this)?
If so, what incentivizes the government to prioritize housing quality?
What about converting housing in between occupants?
Who pays for major repairs,
and what incentivizes them to actually do so? Who coordinates distribution of available housing?
What role do individual preferences play in housing allotment?
Distributing housing is a complicated question, and these questions have to be answered.
Greed and Death wrote:Ifreann wrote:Housing decommodified and guaranteed for all people, no exceptions, ideally with local communities democratically making decisions about building more housing or converting unused housing. No one has to buy a house ever again, no one has to pay rent ever again. You want to live in the big city? Someone there wants to move out of the city, you can have the house they won't be using any more, no money need change hands.
Local communities will under develop as they have no incentive to house people who do not yet live there and people will generally vote to maintain low densities.
How are these spots in high demand cities assigned when they open up ? Waiting list ? That could be decades. Lottery ? That could be even worse. Let the person moving out decide? He or she will be paid in such a case.
by Cisairse » Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:29 am
The Reformed American Republic wrote:Cisairse wrote:...We literally can do that, you know, right?
There is nothing saying that states can't have dictatorial regimes. They just have to be republics. You can easily have an autocratic dictatorial republic.
Not really. The 14th Amendment opened up a window for the Bill of Rights to be applied to the state governments. In the past, yes, they could be authoritarian regimes and sometimes were, but not in today's time, unless the constitution is changed.
The Reformed American Republic wrote:Regardless, the constitution of the U.S. does not prevent governors or the president from temporarily halting evictions. If a court rules otherwise, it's probably just judges applying their own political views into the case.
by Cordel One » Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:24 am
The Reformed American Republic wrote:Cisairse wrote:...We literally can do that, you know, right?
There is nothing saying that states can't have dictatorial regimes. They just have to be republics. You can easily have an autocratic dictatorial republic.
Not really. The 14th Amendment opened up a window for the Bill of Rights to be applied to the state governments. In the past, yes, they could be authoritarian regimes and sometimes were, but not in today's time, unless the constitution is changed. Regardless, the constitution of the U.S. does not prevent governors or the president from temporarily halting evictions. If a court rules otherwise, it's probably just judges applying their own political views into the case.
by Salandriagado » Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:25 pm
by Greed and Death » Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:22 pm
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