As an #MMT informed #progressive... people not having pay is a DIRECT result of inactivity by our Federal Government. Trump. Congress. Etc.
As an #MMT informed #progressive, I know it is absolutely irresponsible for me to not always point to how the government is failing to meet our needs rather than ignoring this for other pet reasons.
As an #MMT informed #progressive, I choose to use the Corona Virus depression as a way of always shining a spotlight on the fact that we could have NATIONALIZED PAYROLL. We could have forgiven mortgage debt & paid rents to ensure no one lost their homes or jobs & Medicare for All
As an #MMT informed #progressive, I am disappointed when I see folks that know MMT falling back to pretending the loss of homes, careers, healthcare or suicide prevention is because of the virus vs because of inaction from a murderous president and an inept congress and senate.
No matter your stance on the virus, none of the economic strain is necessary and it is a shame folks are not day in and day out speaking directly to this. Especially #MMT informed #progressives.
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