Free money

[DJD]

I didn't really count on this money but I'll take it. I would rather have tax breaks!

[CMIDD]

Or channel that money towards lowering the price of gas.

[stratosjoe]

Actually its hard to write a post without smiley faces when you are being sarcastic.

There is no such thing as free money and the folks that get this extra windfall will probably use it for bills or food so it darned well will not jump start this economy. $1200.00 won't go far towards a $30,000 chevy pickup. Nor will it go far towards the average bill for a two day stay in the hospital. Joe G

[mhall]

Or channel that money towards lowering the price of gas.

I like that idea, gas is chewing me a new one.

[Devils Horse]

I don't see it as free money, I see it as a rebate of some of the tax money the federal government has taken. Agree it won't go all that far, but I'd rather the government send it back than spend it for us. Putting that much money back into the economy should help.

Haven't owned a 30k vehicle, but I can't argue that $1200 isn't much up against that number. My '97 GMC could use some new brake rotors though. That money would cover that, some outfits for my daughter, school tuition, a tune up/water pump for my outboard, and other things.

Never been (knock on wood) in the hospital, but $1200 would certainly cover my insurance deductibles on a 2 day hospital stay.

Don't get me wrong, not trying to put anyone down, but I see the Bush/Congress stimulus package as a very positive thing.

[DJD]

My girlfriends son is married with 5 kids. He is going to get a chunk!

[Col Forbin]

I would prefer it in a BPS gift card!! Too bad my wife has already put a reserve on my half for landscaping - I guess I will have to keep dreaming about my hummingbird 797 side image.

I agree with putting it towards lowering gas prices. Imagine how much that would boost the economy. I know my wife and I really consider travel costs and do not travel near as much as we would like. Maybe if they lowered it to $1.50/gal just for the summer. Imagine how many more people would travel, which would lead to more money spent while traveling. This would have to have a positive effect on our economy.

I think a good chunk of these rebates will go to pay off personal debts (which are at an all time high as well). This does very littel to spark our economy, less money generated from interest rates.

[LarryG]

Gee me being retired, and still paying very little taxes, my share will fill my gas tank, almost twice.THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH!!!

[RoadToad]

Well, the whole "economic stimulus" part depends upon people spending their rebates instead of saving them, so I'm going to do my part and blow it on fishing

[Col Forbin]

Well, the whole "economic stimulus" part depends upon people spending their rebates instead of saving them, so I'm going to do my part and blow it on fishing

That is funny. As soon as we (my wife and I) found out about these, her exact words were "you're not blowing that on fishing crap!" I guess she is still upset about the shad raps she got for valentines day.

[geobass]

If you think things are bad now wait.
Hillary has already said that "we" cannot afford "all" of the wonderful plans she has for us, if she is elected.
Obama, wants to spend even more!

Watch out for what you wish for, it may effect you more than you want it to!

[RICHYD4U]

No Matter How Hard It Is, I Will Do My Part And Use This Money To Stimulate Bps...i Mean...the Economy! Lol!

Everytime I Pull Up To A Gas Station I Feel Dirty....like I'm Getting Rear-ended! Gas Prices Are Killing Me! Help!

Sorry For That Last Visual...unpleasant, I Know. I Apologize!

I Need To Get Out On The Water...i'm Starting To Go Insane! Does Anyone Else Have Some Fishing Gear They Want Me To Organize, Since I've Already Organized Mine A Million Times And I'm Running Out Of Things To Do! Lol! Need Water!