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Whatssnew · Apr 18, 2008, 10:35 pm

The federal government is sending each and every American who payed taxes this year a $600 "Economic Stimulus Package".
If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China.

If we spend it on gasoline, it will go to the Middle East.

If we purchase a computer, it will go to Malaysia or India.

If we purchase fruits and vegetables, the money will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.

If we purchase a good car, it will go to Japan, Korea, or Germany.

If we purchase useless crap, it will go to Taiwan, Vietnam, or Kuala Lumpur.

None of this money will actually stimulate the American economy.

The only way to keep that money here, at home, is to spend the money here at home on strippers and American beer, since these are the only products still produced in the US. Thank you for your cooperation.

Just for fun, but seriously does anyone think it will improve our economy notably?

JaneDoe321 · Apr 18, 2008, 10:50 pm

As I recall the last time the gov't sent these sort of checks there was all sorts of hell to pay the next year as the new income was taxable just like regular income.

Technosoul · Apr 19, 2008, 12:52 am

They will not send me dime because I still owe $4000.00 in back taxes that are listed as uncollectable. They will just deduct it form what I owe them.

This so call refund package is not about saving us from higher gas prices or a economical slump, it is about buy votes for McCain by making people think that the Republicans can afford to give back money in taxes. But they are just giving us money they got from China.

**Jack** · Apr 19, 2008, 12:56 am

I thought it was only $300 for singles? No matter, I tend to agree with you. It's too little too late. It's meant to distract us from noticing what a disaster the economy is in.

And if what I heard on NPR the other day is accurate, this "refund" won't be taxed next year.

Milton Bradley · Apr 19, 2008, 02:48 pm

Yet, now that critiques like this abound, people still want to vote for the two parties that got us into this mess.

So, enjoy.

Go on pretending that voting Hillary, Obama, or McCain will make things better.

Take a little bit more of that same medicine, and see if it helps.

Just how thick headed can people be? I know I'm revising my estimate nearly every day now, thanks to these people.

tivodan1116 · Apr 19, 2008, 04:50 pm

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If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China.

Huh... I was under the impression the employees of Wal-Mart were by and large Americans... Could be wrong, though.

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If we purchase a computer, it will go to Malaysia or India.

Really? I recently bought a computer where everything except the RAM chips was made in USA.

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If we purchase fruits and vegetables, the money will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Only if you're stupid. It is quite easy to buy produce from the United States, let alone right around the corner (in my area).

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If we purchase a good car, it will go to Japan, Korea, or Germany.

Incidentally, JD Power says otherwise - they rank products from General Motors as equal to Japanese, and far superior to Korean and German cars (the fact that you put "Germany" in that list is frankly laughable).

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If we purchase useless crap, it will go to Taiwan, Vietnam, or Kuala Lumpur.

LOL... so why purchase "useless crap" then?

Whatssnew · Apr 19, 2008, 05:43 pm

that was just a joke I enjoyed, just a subject starter.

Apr 18, 2008, 10:35 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Whatssnew Yellowstone is home Location: Greater Yellowstone Region Posts: 103	The Eagle Screams Today. The federal government is sending each and every American who payed taxes this year a $600 "Economic Stimulus Package". If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline, it will go to the Middle East. If we purchase a computer, it will go to Malaysia or India. If we purchase fruits and vegetables, the money will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. If we purchase a good car, it will go to Japan, Korea, or Germany. If we purchase useless crap, it will go to Taiwan, Vietnam, or Kuala Lumpur. None of this money will actually stimulate the American economy. The only way to keep that money here, at home, is to spend the money here at home on strippers and American beer, since these are the only products still produced in the US. Thank you for your cooperation. Just for fun, but seriously does anyone think it will improve our economy notably?

Apr 19, 2008, 12:56 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,010	I thought it was only $300 for singles? No matter, I tend to agree with you. It's too little too late. It's meant to distract us from noticing what a disaster the economy is in. And if what I heard on NPR the other day is accurate, this "refund" won't be taxed next year. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Apr 18, 2008, 10:50 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
JaneDoe321 Igneous Magma Posts: 316	As I recall the last time the gov't sent these sort of checks there was all sorts of hell to pay the next year as the new income was taxable just like regular income.

Apr 19, 2008, 12:52 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,663	They will not send me dime because I still owe $4000.00 in back taxes that are listed as uncollectable. They will just deduct it form what I owe them. This so call refund package is not about saving us from higher gas prices or a economical slump, it is about buy votes for McCain by making people think that the Republicans can afford to give back money in taxes. But they are just giving us money they got from China.

Apr 19, 2008, 02:48 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	Yet, now that critiques like this abound, people still want to vote for the two parties that got us into this mess. So, enjoy. Go on pretending that voting Hillary, Obama, or McCain will make things better. Take a little bit more of that same medicine, and see if it helps. Just how thick headed can people be? I know I'm revising my estimate nearly every day now, thanks to these people.

Apr 19, 2008, 05:43 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Whatssnew Yellowstone is home Location: Greater Yellowstone Region Posts: 103	that was just a joke I enjoyed, just a subject starter.