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StarfishSaver

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3. I think it's also intended to bribe people by giving them a little more take home pay

Reply to Chainfire (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:08 AM

Mar 2020

Gambits like this have fooled people before into believing things are fine because they think they're making more money. But I don't think it would work this time because this has nothing to do with people's money and taking home a slightly higher paycheck won't alleviate anyone's concerns.

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Tax cut? Help me.. [View all] Chainfire Mar 2020 OP

It's not to help the people, it's to help the markets Maeve Mar 2020 #1

It's the dumbest idea ever Dem2 Mar 2020 #2

I think it's also intended to bribe people by giving them a little more take home pay StarfishSaver Mar 2020 #3

It hurts you. The payroll tax funds Social Security. SunSeeker Mar 2020 #4

Also, suspending the payroll tax BillyBobBrilliant Mar 2020 #5

I don't think so Freddie Mar 2020 #6

Ok Chainfire Mar 2020 #7