The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. – Winston Churchill
A touching and appropriate song for where we are right now, that of Democracy, as written and performed by Killing Joke.
The sheer level of hypocrisy on display in this country right now is… I think we’ve gone plaid. Spaceballs reference.
I don’t know why: here ya go
COVID-19 relief ($900 billion)
Unemployment insurance ($120 billion): Revives supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefits but at $300 per week — through March 14 — instead of the $600 per week benefit that expired in July. Extends special pandemic benefits for “gig” workers and extends the maximum period for state-paid jobless benefits to 50 weeks.
Direct payments ($166 billion): Provides $600 direct payments to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and couples making up to $150,000 per year — with payments phased out for higher incomes —- with $600 additional payments per dependent child.
Paycheck Protection Program ($284 billion): Revives the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides forgivable loans to qualified businesses. Especially hard-hit businesses that received PPP grants would be eligible for a second round. Ensures that PPP subsidies are not taxed.
Vaccines, testing, health providers ($69 billion): Delivers more than $30 billion for procurement of vaccines and treatments, distribution funds for states, and a strategic stockpile. Adds $22 billion for testing, tracing, and mitigation, $9 billion for health care providers, and $4.5 billion for mental health.
Schools and universities ($82 billion): Delivers $54 billion to public K-12 schools affected by the pandemic and $23 billion for colleges and universities; $4 billion would be awarded to a Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund; nearly $1 billion for Native American schools.
Rental assistance ($25 billion): Provides money for a first-ever federal rental assistance program; funds to be distributed by state and local governments to help people who have fallen behind on their rent and may be facing eviction.
Food/farm aid ($26 billion): Increases stamp benefits by 15% for six months and provides funding to food banks, Meals on Wheels and other food aid. Provides an equal amount ($13 billion) to farmers and ranchers.
Child care ($10 billion): Provides $10 billion to the Child Care Development Block Grant to help families with child care costs and help providers cover increased operating costs.
Postal service ($10 billion): Forgives a $10 billion loan to the Postal Service provided in earlier relief legislation.
Gotta post about Democracy before CCP takes it away.
Check out the Youtube video for Killing Joke – Democracy.
You have a choice, we are your voice
Red, blue or yellow.
We will ridicule the green
Another five lane motorway
(You’ll never even get a referendum anyway)
Funny handshakes, insider dealings
Et in Arcadia, Arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally MechulaI’m sorry democracy is changing
I’m not a slogan or a badge
Or a cross in the ballot box
Neither values or objectives
You do not represent my deepest thoughts and wishes
Education in obsolete skills
Stereotyping and media projection
Industrial psychologists
Plan a campaign that is financed by big businessI’m sorry democracy is changing
You have a choice, we are your voice
Red, blue or yellow.
We will ridicule the green
Another five lane motorway
(You’ll never even get a referendum anyway)
