https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107 Contribute to the discussion as you listen en-us 2021-01-05 21:40:33 UTC 2025-09-24 04:54:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128152086 The bill was too little too late. The $600 checks were given out far too late. The suffering was already felt. Unemployment level were already on the rise. This disproportionately effected low-income communities and those working in sectors that are prone to layoffs. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128152086 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128153232 No matter the amount, the stimulus package is still beneficial, but the way the money is distributed is what people are worried about. Money is being distributed poorly. Some people don't need this check.]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128153232 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128153767
Jacob G]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128153767 jh1000776 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128154058 This stimulus package helps out a little bit, but it is definitely not enough for people who are really struggling]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128154058 gm1008105 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128154663 the sufferage has been going on longer than the stimulus package has been around and it is too late to repair some of the damages. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128154663 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128155633 Not enough to help people get back on their feet from communities/people who are not currently making enough]]> 2021-01-26 18:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128155633 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128158357 Members of congress need to listen and understand what taxpayers need before just signing off packages that aren't enough ]]> 2021-01-26 18:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128158357 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128162685 There are a lot of things included in the stimulus package that are not absolutely necessary such as around 2 billion dollars for submarines. This impacts people who really need the money as it is being spent elsewhere]]> 2021-01-26 18:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128162685 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128164186 Future Consequences count: the government should have acted quicker as they knew the virus would have negative repercussions. However, in such a polarized Congress, coming to an agreement takes extraordinarily wrong. Agreements have to be made rapidly to avoid the future consequences of wasting time deliberating on government.

]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128164186 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128164207 I would need to know how this bill is affects our economy and if it's targeting the right community. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128164207 gm1008105 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128165191 Where exactly is the money going, efficiency]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128165191 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128165973 Needs more information for how exactly the money is going to help people, because there are some parts of the bill where the money doesn't seem to be covid related. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128165973 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128167091 cost v. benefit - congress is signing off so quickly on these large budget packages thinking that swiping the U.S. credit card will solve the issue. however, just because you spend X amount of money, how does that determine that the people and the economy will recover ]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128167091 jh1000776 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128168901 If I was a member of Congress, I would definitely want to know who the money is going to]]> 2021-01-26 18:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128168901 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128174933 Why didn't Congress do more to ensure that the public voice was heard?]]> 2021-01-26 18:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128174933 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128177104 I think what is more important here would be how to pass bills such as these in a faster manner. Congress needed to be much more efficient with their decision making. But the other side of this is the country's national debt. They needed to deliberate while also acting quickly to help those in need.]]> 2021-01-26 18:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128177104 gm1008105 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128180516 little to no public opinion involved in decisionmaking process]]> 2021-01-26 18:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128180516 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128180525 The government should decide how they are going to allocate the money in a better way]]> 2021-01-26 18:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128180525 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128187359 the package is creating a huge gap between those that are economically stable and those that don't know when there next meal is ]]> 2021-01-26 18:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128187359 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128188349 This group's discussion was really interesting when they brought up those getting checks who don't necessarily need them. The debate was whether these people are urged to give it to a better cause, spend it to boost the economy, or not get them at all. I think this debate was really interesting after reading about how much of the checks are actually not being spent. It made me realize that even though people are not spending the checks doesn't mean they don't need it (for example some people are using it for retirement). But on the other hand, that money could be given to people who legitimately need it in the CURRENT state of emergency. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128188349 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128189536 Future consequences count
When the package was sent out, it wasn't targeted like it should've been, which resulted in many unneeded checks. Plus, it took the government too long to finalize. The economy was already hit.]]> 2021-01-26 18:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128189536 gm1008105 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128193061 2021-01-26 18:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128193061 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128200846 Future consequences count - the money that will be given to people can help them for their future because it can keep their businesses afloat, many are spending the money on rent and mortgage, and also putting it into retirement. Even if they do not need the money now, the money can help them in the future. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128200846 jh1000776 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128202563 As I was listening to the other group's conversation, it made me realize how little money this is for people who have been left with nothing due to COVID.]]> 2021-01-26 18:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128202563 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128218341 From the group's conversation, it has made me think more about how they should not do monthly and more stimulus packages because of the toll that is has on national debt. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128218341 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128220253 What is the plan to overcome the national debt that will drastically deepen because of this stimulus bill? When does the debt ever end...?]]> 2021-01-26 18:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128220253 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128221608 Is there anything Congress is thinking of doing in order to alleviate some of the national debt?]]> 2021-01-26 18:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128221608 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128222426 How will President Biden fix our economy and our national debt? Will a big enough stimulus check fix our economy, if so how much?]]> 2021-01-26 18:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128222426 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128228703 Personally, I would want to know where the public feels the money should be allocated because that is important as well.]]> 2021-01-26 18:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128228703 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128231201 While listening to the conversation, I found it interesting how they spoke about ways to start fixing our economy. They spoke about more targeted checks, the need for vaccines, and more job opportunities. The constant worry of the national debt was something they all mentioned when finding a solution. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128231201 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128236971 The package approved by the House and then the Senate on Monday night will provide another round of direct payments, enhanced unemployment benefits and billions of dollars for struggling industries. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128236971 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128239473 Is there money set aside from past presidents that could contribute to paying back this debt?]]> 2021-01-26 18:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128239473 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128244197 Oppurtunity Cost- Especially with the vaccine getting around there is less need to give this package out now and by doing this so late we are missing the oppurtunities in the country that the money isn't too late for and things may be fixed naturally and through the vaccine rather than this package]]> 2021-01-26 18:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128244197 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128244702 I think it is essential to understand where the money is going. Should the bill be more targeted, given to a specific amount of people/people facing specific conditions? ]]> 2021-01-26 18:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128244702 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128245020 Is there any way bigger corporations can help out smaller businesses? Would they even be willing to?]]> 2021-01-26 18:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128245020 jh1000776 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128245992 How long will it take for everyone to get the vaccine? ]]> 2021-01-26 18:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128245992 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128256845 Unemployment has completely gone through the roof and is one of the most crucial problems in the country]]> 2021-01-26 18:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128256845 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128258789 It will affect those who are lower income and those who are failing to pay their bills or pay their rent. The eviction protection is important to ensure that people aren't losing their homes.]]> 2021-01-26 18:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128258789 jg1001490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128261559 I see cost vs benefit because there is a cost to releasing a very expensive and hefty stimulus package as it just puts the US into more national debt. The benefit however is that many people who are in need of financial aid may receive the necessary funds.]]> 2021-01-26 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128261559 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128262899 The stimulus package will affect communities in different ways. Some will use it towards vacations while others use it up in a couple days because they have to pay off their bills. For some communities it is just not enough money to help them.]]> 2021-01-26 18:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128262899 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128265536 I would like to hear what the public needs. Instead of just throwing money places we should split it to where it needs to go. More money needs to go to the lower class people so they can get back in the market and spend money again.]]> 2021-01-26 18:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128265536 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128266643 Aidan made a good point about how getting vaccine distributed and funding the econemy are equally imortant and should probabaly be equally funded]]> 2021-01-26 18:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128266643 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128267248 There is future consequences, cost vs benefits, scarcity, thinking at the margin, governments role in free market.]]> 2021-01-26 18:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128267248 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128269094 Utility - how people are going to use their money, and how useful it is going to be to them. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128269094 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128270047 How come it took so long for congress to get a stimulus bill out?]]> 2021-01-26 18:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128270047 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128271956 Listening to the other group, I started to realize that if we were to to hand out 3 - 4 trillion dollars around then we are setting our country up for failure in the future. I think that $900 billion is enough if it is split up correctly.]]> 2021-01-26 18:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128271956 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128283645 Congressmen should be dealing with local leadership and citizen representatives to better understand what the American people need the most.  They may be able to infer what is happening but I don't think they actually understand what these people are going through.

]]> 2021-01-26 18:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128283645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128284523 Where does congress see an end to ongoing debt? these times are serious and money is needed but is there a possibility that we may rush when panicked giving trillions of dollars to americans that some which dont even know what they are going to do with the money.]]> 2021-01-26 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128284523 td1000645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128286804 More than just financial aid for the unemployment has been implemented. For example, funding for the border wall, or live events & museums. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128286804 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128289542 It seems like there has been no budget for any administration. No one has looking at the cost v. benefit of the stimulus plan]]> 2021-01-26 18:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128289542 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128290728 How does this affect President Bidens budget?

]]> 2021-01-26 18:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128290728 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128291950 I agree with Emma that there is a large gap between those who suffering and those who are stable in the economy right now. I want to know what the government is doing to really figure out the cost v benefit to help Americans and not create a larger wealth gap. 

]]> 2021-01-26 18:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128291950 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128294148 It affects people who are in poverty in a negative way. $600 is not enough to get someone who makes less than $75k a year back on their feet.]]> 2021-01-26 18:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128294148 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128297959 Opportunity cost- When addressing a targeted bill you can miss people who desperately need it, but when making a broader bill you deal with giving people who don't need the money right now taking in the checks.]]> 2021-01-26 18:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128297959 td1000645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128303077 If I were a member of congress, some information I'd need to pass the bill is the areas that have been affected the most by the virus,  in relation to the towns average yearly income. The setting of the town (urban suburban rural) are also critical in this because in urban areas, there's more jobs, which means more affected by this virus.]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128303077 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128303956 There is an opportunity cost between the money going to the citizens and the money that fuels vaccine production and distribution. Both are the keys to getting our economy back and running again.]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128303956 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128304234 This conversation shifted my thinking as it was mainly focused on giving the Americans who are earning less, less money which I think needs to be addressed and made me question how good of a job the government is doing to help Americans.

]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128304234 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128304875 I thought this was a little too late, and I still think that but I now acknowledge how some people really need this money ]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128304875 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128305117 Scarcity - There is a huge scarcity of jobs. 10 million jobs are needed and will not be created anytime soon

]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128305117 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128306692 900 billion dollars is enough but the money was not divided up properly]]> 2021-01-26 18:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128306692 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128308588 The lower class and people living near and below the poverty line desperately need this stimulus and need more money in the future to be able to survive and be incentivized to reenter the workforce if they are out of a job.]]> 2021-01-26 18:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128308588 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128310132 I noticed a lot of conversations about future consequences and how people who are struggling are going to continue to struggle so there are going to be large consequences for not only individual Americans but also the economy as a whole

]]> 2021-01-26 18:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128310132 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128311925 I would need to know how raising the national debt will affect the economy and the citizens in the future.]]> 2021-01-26 18:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128311925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128314238 I thought a lot of cost vs. benefit,  giving that we are giving millions of dollars and maybe not the actual decision but the sheer amount of money was controversial ]]> 2021-01-26 18:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128314238 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128316362 I just feel like this stimulus needed to be more efficient and they should have spent the time targeting the bill more properly, rather than tossing money out as a publicity stunt rather than something that actually helps the American people.]]> 2021-01-26 18:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128316362 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128317432 I notice future consequences count in this discussion. If we give this amount of money in this bill it could raise the national debt to a place that will affect us negatively in the future.]]> 2021-01-26 18:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128317432 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128317942 It's a waste in the economy if the money was just put into a bank rather than cycled into the economy.]]> 2021-01-26 18:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128317942 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128319788 I thought during the conversation is that the stimulus plan is not well thought out and seems like it was just forced out and not much deliberating was going on.]]> 2021-01-26 18:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128319788 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128321496 I would want to know which Americans need what. I want to know how much needs to be allocated and where, while at the same time, keeping mind of the consequences of injecting money into the economy and how much they will be increasing the national debt. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128321496 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128323186 I would make sure to specify everything, so everyone knows exactly what they are getting. Also they have to able to recognize the nation debt and how that is a huge problem. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128323186 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128325553 I always thought that this bill was 100% necessary and all the money in it is correctly spent. Now I am wavering with this topic because some of the things in the bill look like a waste of money. It also affects the national debt in a very negative way.]]> 2021-01-26 18:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128325553 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128327296 I think I would like to know more statistics on how many americans need the money and have current issues as suppose to people who just put the money in their savings account]]> 2021-01-26 18:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128327296 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128328218 How is Congress working to decrease the polarization that many Americans have noticed and to increase transparency?

]]> 2021-01-26 18:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128328218 td1000645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128328264 I noticed s&d and cost vs benefit mentioned while talking about the amount of money congress can give out. Future consequences was also mentioned, as the future hinges on the actions we take in 2020-2021.]]> 2021-01-26 18:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128328264 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128331843 There is a lot of talk about supply and demand.
Also pretty much throughout the entire discussion is under scarcity.
Also a huge topic about cost v benefit, the U.S.A has a huge problem with out debt]]> 2021-01-26 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128331843 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128331999 There is a large gap between how different Americans are using their check. One side of Americans are using it to immediately pay their bills and buy food for their families. Others are putting it into their bank account to save it for the future. The use of the checks are going to differ depending on the community in America. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128331999 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128336999 I dont remember what was said specifically but someone said that the people that are not in the upper and middle class are the ones that really need the money, people who are in middle class and are going to put the $600 into their retirement fund doesn't help circulate that money back into the economy]]> 2021-01-26 18:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128336999 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128337757 Originally I thought the stimulus checks were going to be very effective, but now I realize how much more is needed, and how jobs are almost needed more, than anything. I also realized how the money either needs to be better allocated, or the amount needs to be increased.]]> 2021-01-26 18:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128337757 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128341508 Supply and demand - there is only so much money to go around but many people that actually need it ]]> 2021-01-26 18:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128341508 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350288 Why did congress not do their research and figure out that the $600 is not enough. It almost seems as though congress is just throwing money at the issue in the hopes of it going away. 70% of Americans said that the $600 is not enough.]]> 2021-01-26 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350288 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350393 Why did they not consider to give the wealthy just as much as the people that are struggling and suffering. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350393 td1000645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350821 Now that Biden's officially in office, will there be an attempt at more cooperation between the two parties in dealing with covid as a whole, along with handling how much each person gets per stimulus check in relation to yearly income?]]> 2021-01-26 18:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128350821 td1000645 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128370779 At first, I believed that what congress put together was enough, but as I heard my classmates discuss that the government is giving money to citizens that are financially stable while the government is able to give more to the lower class, my feelings changed.]]> 2021-01-26 18:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128370779 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128381170 Will stimulus checks ever be more specific in terms of who receives them?]]> 2021-01-26 18:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128381170 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389056 The stimulus check just gives rich people more money, while at the same time, might be the reason that some Americans are staying afloat. The stimulus package is also positively affecting small businesses by giving them money that they desperately need]]> 2021-01-26 18:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389056 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389235 At first I thought that the Stimulus check was a very positive thing, however after hearing other peoples opinions and my own I have changed my mind and it is more negative. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389235 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389607 How would deciding the amount of money in the check by community look? What defines a community?]]> 2021-01-26 18:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128389607 ab10008221 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128394165 Scarcity - there is a very large scarcity of jobs. That is basically why these stimulus checks are rolling out.]]> 2021-01-26 18:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/tsttlakwtzz58107/wish/1128394165