Not the point. There will be some low income, low educated people to see the 6k as a reason to go for it just because of the money. Some low educated people do unfortunately think that way. Even so im still glad it will help people in need.

Regardless and more importantly, if we had socialized, single-payer medicaire for all, this 6k wouldn’t even be necessary. I’d rather push for this than a one time cash payout. Since there will be hospital bills and insurance co-pays and whatnot for having a child, this 6k is almost an indirect subsidy directly to the insurance companies. And it’s paid for by tax dollars.

And unfortunately single payer isn’t even an issue discussed publicly any more.

I dont really support this for important reasons, but won’t gripe about it much.

The problem I have with things like this is, people shouldn’t be encouraged to have kids due to monetary rewards in any fashion. And there will undeniably be some bad apples who will have a kid because of the money, when they otherwise wouldn’t. Bad reason to have a kid. I feel bad for the kids.

However, I’d support it regardless even if I disagree with it conceptually. Although there will undoubtedly be some abuse of the system, there will also undoubtedly be many honest parents out there in situations where the money will be extremely helpful. So good.

Sounds like I’m in the minority, at least in this thread.

I’m console all the way. Currently own a XSX and PS5. My full time job is on a PC all day, and I’m not a fan of keyboard/mouse gaming.

Am I really in the minority here? I like to sit on the couch with a controller in front of a 65" big screen. Its just so comfy. Don’t want to mess with a gaming rig setup. It’s the convenience of the console I guess.

Your 1st paragraph, do you have actual proof of that? Serious question.

I think it makes sense given the situation, and would be completely unsurprising since it’s Russia and they torture people. And his wife and child (multiple kids now?) are there with him. In his case I’d just do exactly as told out of fear.

But just curious if there’s any tangible evidence of this or anything he’s doing over there.

Not watching. Sports is boring as fuck to watch. Sports are meant to be an activity to engage in, not sitting on the couch watching someone else have all the fun. Get off the couch, grab some friends, and go throw the ball around!