Mayoral task force recommends paying struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month

[rangerrebew]

Mayoral task force recommends paying struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month
 
Friday, February 08, 2019 12:20PM

CHICAGO (WLS) --
Some Chicago families could start collecting a $1,000 check every month with no strings attached. That's the new proposal from a task force created by Mayor Emanuel.

The idea is to break the cycle of poverty. The pilot program would give 1,000 struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month.
 
On a day when Chicagoans want to escape the bitter cold, some cannot.

Supporters say people could use the extra cash to cover unexpected emergencies, increase their savings and improve their health.

https://abc7chicago.com/5127392/

[rangerrebew]

This doesn't have one thing to do with "breaking the cycle of poverty" and everything to do with buying votes.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

A good way to attract the homeless, lazy and indigent from other states, isn't it?

[Applewood]

If the money comes out of Emanuel's pocket, why not? 

 

[mountaineer]

Baby needs a new 9mm, crackpipe, um, pair of shoes.

[goatprairie]

This is essentially paying people to sit on their kiesters instead of seeking employment. What could go wrong?  It's not like cradle to grave welfare hasn't created a dependent on government class of millions.  Just imagine being part of a family where nobody has worked for three generations.

[mountaineer]

This is essentially paying people to sit on their kiesters instead of seeking employment. What could go wrong?  It's not like cradle to grave welfare hasn't created a dependent on government class of millions.  Just imagine being part of a family where nobody has worked for three generations.

Just like the Green New Deal: income for those unwilling to work. We really are living in Bizarro World these days.

[Fishrrman]

Gee, mountaineer, I was just about to post what you did above this one.
The ol' Fishrrman done got beat out... a'gin!