To be sure,there is waste and pork barrel all over the place. However,due to the urgency,concessions were made on both sides. As to retirees,the Senate allocated $600 per retiree,but Pelosi and the gang jumped it to $1200 plus billions for other social benefits.

To be fair,the Democrats have always been more for the people,while Republicans favor business. Both are now important,but was it necessary in this emergency? The opportunity was there to be seized.