> Are government subsidies to corporations something you're supporting here?
Actually, in the case I have direct knowledge of, this was direct subsidies to renters (via the Emergency Rental Assistance Program), who then repaid their landlords.
> If you want an economic system where property rights are ignored or where the government wholesale manages the economy then just come out and say it.
I believe we could have an economic system that is so rigid and inflexible that it can't respond sensibly to a crisis and instead forces society into a death spiral to protect capital, but that we're wiser than that.
The back rent owed exceeds the limits of the assistance program, so even if/when they get paid, it'll be far less than what they are owed. And every month that goes by unpaid isn't covered by the program and will never be paid. But they won't make a decision on the applications, and they won't allow eviction. The homeowners are stuck in an unlimited legal limbo, indefinitely.
Yay California.
By whom? My understanding of the situation was that landlords did not get a subsidy to make up for lost rents or being unable to evict non-paying tenants. Back-rent would be nice, but is not likely, especially with up to 12 months worth.
> I believe we could have an economic system that is so rigid and inflexible that it can't respond sensibly to a crisis and instead forces society into a death spiral to protect capital, but that we're wiser than that.
Well if that's the only choice here, then you made a pretty good argument for it.
They weren't being paid, that's the whole issue. If they were then an eviction moratorium wouldn't have mattered.
> furthermore there were billions upon billions in subsidies passed around to mitigate the effects of this very reasonable measure
Are government subsidies to corporations something you're supporting here?
> It's telling that the best we can come up with to criticize the CDC's actions is "won't someone think of the landlords."
Property rights are fundamental to a capitalist, free, society. If you want an economic system where property rights are ignored or where the government wholesale manages the economy then just come out and say it.