"This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:
"Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment? "A. It is money that the federal government will send to Taxpayers.
"Q. Where will the government get this money? "A. From taxpayers.
"Q. So the government is giving me back my own money? "A. Only a smidgen.
"Q. What is the purpose of this payment? "A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
"Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China? "A. Shut up."
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the Economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:
If you spend that money at K-Mart, all the money will go to China.
If you spend it on petrol it will go to the Arabs.
If you purchase a computer it will go to India.
If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to South East Asia or New Zealand.
If you buy a car it will go to Japan.
If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan.
And none of it will help the economy.
We need to keep that money here.
You can keep the money here by spending it at garage sales, going to a football game, or spending it on prostitutes, beer or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still here
dave06 said
08:44 PM Mar 24, 2009
well our stimulus package is going straight in the bank so it may stimulate us on our next decent holiday (uluru and alice springs )
Cruising Granny said
10:23 PM Mar 24, 2009
I put it aside for my diesel fund. That should make you smirk, Dave.
Cheers Granny
Smokeydk said
09:17 AM Mar 25, 2009
Hey I do like your pic Granny...where was it taken.......Alice Springs???
Dave
dave06 said
10:43 AM Mar 25, 2009
yes it did granny, lol!! at least one is using the money and the 4wd for a decent reason
-- Edited by dave06 on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 09:45:59 AM
rocan said
01:19 PM Mar 25, 2009
mine is a deposit on new van.i hope jayco is still aussie owned roy
Basil Faulty said
01:42 PM Mar 25, 2009
I'm not sure that I will get this next handout, what a bummer!!!! I would have used it so that I could have had my rehab after the knee Job on Lindeman Island....
little grey hen said
04:47 PM Mar 25, 2009
we're not getting any either. sorry we can't be part of this stimulation.
Rolly said
04:51 PM Mar 25, 2009
No, I'm not getting stimulated either. I got my early Xmas prezzie from Kev and Wayne which will be going towards a caravan - when I can find one in good enough nick at a price that I can afford.
suenami said
08:00 PM Mar 25, 2009
Don't ever stop the commentary Basil, I need to be kept updated. I got mine from Kev last year. but it stayed in the bank or diesel, or something silly like food/wine. Y'know, sustenance.....
cheers
Important Information on the Stimulus Payment
"This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:
"Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
"A. It is money that the federal government will send to Taxpayers.
"Q. Where will the government get this money?
"A. From taxpayers.
"Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
"A. Only a smidgen.
"Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
"A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
"Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China?
"A. Shut up."
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the Economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:
If you spend that money at K-Mart, all the money will go to China.
If you spend it on petrol it will go to the Arabs.
If you purchase a computer it will go to India.
If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to South East Asia or New Zealand.
If you buy a car it will go to Japan.
If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan.
And none of it will help the economy.
We need to keep that money here.
You can keep the money here by spending it at garage sales, going to a football game, or spending it on prostitutes, beer or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still here
-- Edited by dave06 on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 09:45:59 AM
roy
I would have used it so that I could have had my rehab after the knee Job on Lindeman Island....
I got my early Xmas prezzie from Kev and Wayne which will be going towards a caravan - when I can find one in good enough nick at a price that I can afford.