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So how are you going to stimulate the economy?
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Looks like many of us might be getting a few bucks from the government.
What are you going to do with it?
I think I might finally get Windows for my home Intel iMac. And a few games. Oh, and Leopard.
And don't get political, this seems to be a fairly bi-partisan move.
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One thing is for sure: if you decide to save the money instead of spend it, then you are engaging in economic terrorism and ought to be sent to Gitmo!
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Originally Posted by design219 
So how are you going to stimulate the economy?
I'm gonna start stealing.
This will stimulate the supply side w/o hurting the demand side  
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I'm going to buy a shedload of imported US goodies.
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a shedload of imported US goodies.
Like what? What do we make that you want?
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Like what? What do we make that you want?
I guessing some Santa Monica babes...
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Like what? What do we make that you want?
The only things still made in the USA that anyone cares about overseas are Hollywood movies, aircraft, computer software, weapons of mass destruction, Zippo lighters, Mag-Lite flashlights and bullets, explosives and propellants for WMD's.
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The only things still made in the USA that anyone cares about overseas are Hollywood movies, aircraft, computer software, weapons of mass destruction, Zippo lighters, Mag-Lite flashlights and bullets, explosives and propellants for WMD's.
Sorry, those Mag-lites are complete crap these days. My first one lasted over 10 years and I went through hell with it. The last two never left my apartment and broke within 2 years.
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Like what? What do we make that you want?
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I guessing some Santa Monica babes...
That too.
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Meh, $1200. Whatever.
I'll just drop it in the savings fund.
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Meh, $1200.
Spoiled rich kid?
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Originally Posted by design219
Spoiled rich kid?
Try financially stable adult due to proper money management from an early age.
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Is it clear yet who will get how much ?
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Originally Posted by turtle777
Is it clear yet who will get how much ?
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What I've heard today is expect a fast three week timetable to get that all hammered out. Unusually quick for government work.
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I haven't been paying much attention...
is this aactually free money or is it one of those deals where they just give you an advance on your tax rebate?
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Looks like free money. It is going to put us probably over 100 Billion more in debt.
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Something bad going on over there if the government is handing out free money. $1200? It's like they're giving you one last good night before your economy collapses and you all die of starvation.
Isn't this raising alarms bells with anyone at all?
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Something bad going on over there if the government is handing out free money. $1200? It's like they're giving you one last good night before your economy collapses and you all die of starvation.
Isn't this raising alarms bells with anyone at all?
I can see some people using this money as a DOWNPAYMENT for a new car, bought on credit... 
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Originally Posted by turtle777
Is it clear yet who will get how much ?
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$600 to individuals and $1,200 to couples who paid income tax and who filed jointly.
People who did not pay federal income taxes but who had earned income of more than $3,000 would get checks of $300 per individual or $600 per couple.
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Originally Posted by Doofy
Something bad going on over there if the government is handing out free money. $1200? It's like they're giving you one last good night before your economy collapses and you all die of starvation.
Isn't this raising alarms bells with anyone at all?
There's also a distinct possibility that this is also an election year move to make good with your constituents.
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$600 to individuals and $1,200 to couples who paid income tax and who filed jointly.
People who did not pay federal income taxes but who had earned income of more than $3,000 would get checks of $300 per individual or $600 per couple.
Thanks.
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There's also a distinct possibility that this is also an election year move to make good with your constituents.
Nah, this is not why they handed out money.
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Oh, I think it helps.
Has this actually been passed? Last I knew (Like a week ago) it was in the proposition stages.
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Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth
Oh, I think it helps.
Helps who ?
Dems ? Reps ? All ?
Since this is not a single party effort, it helps all, and will not have a major impact on the elections.
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Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth
Oh, I think it helps.
Has this actually been passed? Last I knew (Like a week ago) it was in the proposition stages.
Looks like almost everyone is for it. Rare bi-partisan support. Doofy may be right, we might need to be a bit worried here.
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Originally Posted by Doofy
Something bad going on over there if the government is handing out free money. $1200? It's like they're giving you one last good night before your economy collapses and you all die of starvation.
Isn't this raising alarms bells with anyone at all?
Well, the market got worse right after it was announced. That should tell you something right there.
But you know, maybe those in power really, really believe in the magic of consumerism to save us all.
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Originally Posted by turtle777
Helps who ?
Dems ? Reps ? All ?
Since this is not a single party effort, it helps all, and will not have a major impact on the elections.
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They're called incumbents. That's who it helps. When it's election time, Senators and Representatives are worried about their own asses, not the party.
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Looks like almost everyone is for it. Rare bi-partisan support. Doofy may be right, we might need to be a bit worried here.
I certainly don't think this any type of real solution. But my economic understanding is zero.
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Originally Posted by turtle777
I can see some people using this money as a DOWNPAYMENT for a new car, bought on credit...
Well, that is kinda the point.
As long as the credit is OK...
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I'm probably not getting anything, I feel gipped. 
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But I thought we don't get anything if we make over $75K 1 income or $150K joint income?
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But I thought we don't get anything if we make over $75K 1 income or $150K joint income?
Yes, because of attitudes like this...
Originally Posted by RAILhead
Meh, $1200. Whatever.
I'll just drop it in the savings fund.
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I'm probably not getting anything, I feel gipped.
You'll be spending money anyways, so they don't need to "stimulate" you
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I'm going to stimulate the economy with a dildo.
Hey economy.. Come back here!
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Hmmm... So rich folks aren't getting anything?
Smells like a bit of wealth redistribution then. Communism by the back door. The House is full of which party again?
(Sorry 'bout the politics. Had to point it out though.)
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I'm going to stimulate the economy with a dildo
My first thought was to post "my finger?" glad you went there first....
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I'm going to stimulate the economy with a dildo.
Going to get one of those expensive motorized things?
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Hmmm... So rich folks aren't getting anything?
Smells like a bit of wealth redistribution then. Communism by the back door. The House is full of which party again?
(Sorry 'bout the politics. Had to point it out though.)
Basically the idea is to STIMULATE the Economy (Spend spend spend)... do I think its fair? NO! Do I think if they give everyone the money the upper class will spend it away? NO. So in interest of NOT getting further in debt as a nation I will live with the unfairness of this.
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