What would you say to those individuals who have been outright anti-Trump,as they spend their economic impact checks?

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sun, 10 May 2020 09:36:40 -0400

Since I can recall, but especially since the Obama Administration, I have been very conscious about speaking negative words concerning the POTUSs. For me, regardless of political party or individual, I don't believe the public will ever fully know the truth about the politics or the person. Just as Former President Obama did, now does President Trump, delivers to eligible citizens a stimulus check. I have learned through experience, observation, and wisdom that it is a dangerously slippery slope to stañd in judgement and criticism of our own government, whether it is based on good, bad, or indifferent information.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made May 10 at 2020 9:59 AM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Sun, 10 May 2020 09:59:41 -0400

The same could be said about anyone who has said that other government support us "socialism." They, equally, should not cash their checks. Actually, more so.

This stimulus didn't solely come from POTUS. Congress initiated and passed it.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 10 at 2020 10:47 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sun, 10 May 2020 10:47:09 -0400

The stimulus money came from the taxpayers. There is no magic pot of Congress money or Persident money. It’s all taxpayer money. If a person needs the money then use it. If you don’t need the money then contribute to a charity.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made May 10 at 2020 11:21 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 10 May 2020 11:21:38 -0400

I bought a bunch of 5.56 and food that has a 25 year shelf life.

Also, when I was in, I was apolitical and didn't play the political game.

Response by Maj John Bell made May 10 at 2020 11:31 AM

Maj John Bell — Sun, 10 May 2020 11:31:31 -0400

Party affiliation or support for a candidate has zero relevance to accepting a government benefit/entitlement. The rules are the rules.

I dislike the current tax code. I don't think there should be any deductions, exemptions, or difference between salary and wages, and capital gains. There should be one flat rate applied to every penny of income. It doesn't make me a hypocrite if I follow the rules as they exist now. It makes me a fool if, on principle, I pay more than I have to.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made May 10 at 2020 11:48 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Sun, 10 May 2020 11:48:26 -0400

Why should I feel a need to say anything to them?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 10 at 2020 12:45 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:45:14 -0400

Don't waste your breath. They interpret reality is strange and mysterious ways...

Response by TSgt Jack Oberholtzer made May 10 at 2020 3:09 PM

TSgt Jack Oberholtzer — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:09:31 -0400

Enjoy! If they pay taxes it was their money anyway.

Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made May 10 at 2020 4:28 PM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Sun, 10 May 2020 16:28:05 -0400

I would say it was neither Obama nor Trump that "gave" us a stimulus check. It was Congress.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2020 5:04 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 May 2020 17:04:00 -0400

Enjoy.

Response by 1SG Tommy McGee made May 10 at 2020 9:44 PM

1SG Tommy McGee — Sun, 10 May 2020 21:44:17 -0400

I agree with you there.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 10 at 2020 10:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 10 May 2020 22:25:55 -0400

Thank you my friend PO3 Phyllis Maynard for posting an excellent question.
Typically many left-leaning folks credit the divided Congress for providing stimulus checks of taxpayer funds.
My darling wife and her 97-year-old mom have received their stimulus check. The two adult sons living with us and I have not yet received our checks - God's timing is perfect.
I will use my mine to pay down my mother-in-law's tax debt and for groceries primarily.

I am thankful we have President Trump leading us at this time - we need a strong leader who does not support corrupt cronies. I don't agree with all he does or says but I trust his judgement and business acumen. I am also thankful that George W. Bush was POTUS on 9-11-2001.
Thankfully God is in control. I di not support Donald Trump until God told me to pray for him in August 2016. I questioned God and HE reiterated.
I had been praying for the President and his wife since George H.W. Bush was President. I realized that God had chosen Donald Trump for HIS own reasons.
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