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Posted by Kris Krieger on May 1, 2008, 4:30 pm
>> Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
>> A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
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>> Q. Where will the government get this money?
>> A. From taxpayers.
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> No, the money will not come from taxpayers. Bush is running a
> deficit. He's borrowing it to give to you. So you are taking out a
> loan to pay for your high-def TV. It's your grandkids that will pay
> for it.
True - but Don *did* nail the part re: strengthening China's economy.
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>> Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
>> A. Only a smidgen.
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>> Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
>> A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a
>> high-definition T
> V
>> set, thus stimulating the economy.
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>> Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China?
>> A. Shut up.
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