Good question: What would change if my paycheck suddenly shrinks by about $40?
Because that is what the GOP is proposing, with their latest stunts, otherwise called governing ... by their Media enablers ...
What does $40 mean to you?
whitehouse.gov
[...]
If Congress fails to extend the payroll tax cut, the typical family making $50,000 a year will have about $40 less to spend or save with each paycheck. Over the year, that adds up to about $1,000.
Opponents of the payroll tax cut dismiss its impact by insisting $40 isn’t a lot of money, but that’s not the case for many families who are already working hard to make ends meet. Forty dollars buys a tank of gas or a fridge and pantry full of groceries. It covers a water bill or the cost of a prescription.
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Here is one answer, posted to the #40dollars Twitter hash tag:
#40dollars is half of my grocery budget for the week for my family." one user wrote.
So they'll only eat every other day, right? That's if the Republicans get their way again, as per usual.
Stories from Everywhere: What $40 Means to You
by Megan Slack, whitehouse.gov/blog -- Dec 21, 2011
$40 less a paycheck means I will have to pick between my insulin and the water bill. It means never being able to see my doctor - even though I have insurance.”
-- B.T. Roswell, New Mexico
$40.00 means the world to me. It's the equivalent of 5 hours work or feeding my family for 3 nights.
-- T.K. Gaylord, Michigan
Here are few example answers, from the thousands of Tweets, on this topic:
What #40dollars Means to Americans
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People around the country share what $40 means for them and their family. Join the discussion at www.whitehouse.gov/40dollars
"#40dollars will cover the co-pays for 2 of my husband's prescription medications"
-- DN from Nelson, WI
#40dollars Is a tank of gas to get me to and from work for the week. That means two less tanks of gas a month.
-- Jim Schmidt
With #40dollars, it would be easier to make my student loan payments.
-- Matthew Nocella
Electric Bill Paid With #40dollars
-- Mogul Nailah B
OK, what about me?
What would change if my paycheck suddenly shrinks by about $40?
Well, less books, less hiking, less subscriptions to cool stuff ...
And basically less of a sense of security ... as I try to save for retirement.
What about you?
What would you have to give up if the Republicans get their way, yet once again?