scahill on the trillions of corporate welfare being dolled out:
DJT: This is going to be a very painful, very, very painful two weeks.
JS: Before we get to the heart of today’s show, I want to take a moment to say that some of the most powerful and wealthy individuals in the United States right now are treating essential workers like disposable garbage and they are treating taxpayer money as their for-profit feeding trough.
The so-called coronavirus bailout is one of the most disgraceful and monumental pieces of legislation ever signed into law in this country. Not a single U.S. senator voted against this bill. Not one. And we have no idea what the specific positions of the 435 members of the House of Representatives are because they didn’t allow a recorded vote on the bill. The leadership, Democrats and Republicans, just sailed it right through to Trump’s desk. Just one member of Congress — a Republican — tried to force a roll call vote and that failed.
Anthony G. Brown: For what purpose does this gentleman seek recognition?
Thomas Massie: Mr. Speaker, I came here to make sure our republic doesn’t die by unanimous consent and empty chamber and I request a recorded vote.
JS: Yes, this bill does contain some stuff for the serfs, for the ordinary people. It contains some pretty meager crumbs that had to be fought over to get them off the table of the rich that are ultimately going to go to some poor or working people and families. But overwhelmingly this bill was the quintessential reverse Robin Hood —
it steals from the poor and working class and it gives, almost with no meaningful oversight, taxpayer funds hand over fist to the richest corporations in this country.
Essential Workers and the Reverse Robin Hood Coronavirus Bailout
