What will you do with your economic stimulus package check?

glatt · 01-30-2008, 08:44 AM

I haven't been following the various plans that have been tossed around DC that closely. I know that one just passed the House. The last I heard, a few days ago, the plan was giving $600 to individuals, $1200 to couples, and $300 for each kid. Under that plan, my household would be getting a check for $1800. The plan that just passed the House may be different.

I shake my head and wonder about this. I won't be declining the money, but doubt it will do much. A fluff article in this morning's paper was interviewing the man on the street, and everyone was saying they would pay existing bills with the money. Many mentioned paying off Christmas credit card debt.

Perfect topic for a Cellar poll. What will you do with your check if you get one?

Comments welcome. I'm torn between buying new gutters for the house, and getting a new TV made in China better than the ones I've been looking at already. But I'd probably save it for a little while first, and think about it.

What will you do?

Poll is multiple choice. Vote for more than one, if you want.

Cloud · 01-30-2008, 08:59 AM

I'll believe it when I see it. I put save, since I'm trying to buy a house.

Sheldonrs · 01-30-2008, 09:04 AM

If it comes through in May like they say it might, it will go towards my "vacation" in New Jersey visiting my family.

I don't have any debts and my monthly rent and utilities are pretty low.

binky · 01-30-2008, 09:11 AM

Paying a few bills, and the rest toward a trip to Oregon in June

aimeecc · 01-30-2008, 09:17 AM

Depends on when I get it. Still have some credit card bills from Christmas. Also, looking to buy a home, so it will help towards closing costs, down payment, etc., or to replace the savings I'm depleting to put the down payment on the house.

TheMercenary · 01-30-2008, 09:49 AM

I won't get one. And it pisses me off because I will have to pay for everyone elses. WAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa.......

The whole idea is stupid. It is borrowed money that everyone of us will have to pay back in some way.

barefoot serpent · 01-30-2008, 09:54 AM

my $300 rebate went to the 9-11 relief fund.

I'll probably loan the money to someone in the 3rd world via kiva.org.

Shawnee123 · 01-30-2008, 09:58 AM

I will laugh and laugh as I think of how much I've paid in taxes over the years and realize that it's a big bunch of crapola.

HungLikeJesus · 01-30-2008, 10:08 AM

I'm putting it all in the tip jar...

...unless it's already full.

TheMercenary · 01-30-2008, 10:10 AM

I like it!!!

EVERYONE DONATE TO THE TIP JAR!

jinx · 01-30-2008, 10:12 AM

I'm freakin pissed that we won't get one, because I totally would have stimulated the economy AND created jobs with it. Or bought a rug. From China... damnit.

TheMercenary · 01-30-2008, 10:14 AM

Join the club girl friend. And you know that we will just have to pay it back.

glatt · 01-30-2008, 10:59 AM

I'm no economist, but so far, it's looking like this money isn't going to be terribly effective at short term stimulation of the economy. Saving and paying off credit card debt are good to do, but which portion of today's economy is that stimulating?

HungLikeJesus · 01-30-2008, 11:07 AM

Instead of giving 100 million people $1500, it would be much more effective if they gave 150,000 people one million dollars.

Flint · 01-30-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Instead of giving 100 million people $1500, it would be much more effective if they gave 150,000 people one million dollars.

Yeah, they do that already. It's called corporate welfare, or tax breaks for the rich, so they can keep their money to stimulate the economy with.

View Poll Results: What will you primarily do with your government check?
Spend it on local services. (Restaraunts, bars, haircuts, hookers, etc.)	1	4.76%
Buying durable goods. (Fridge, oven)	3	14.29%
Buy Chinese electrincs. (TV, iPod, computer equipment, etc.)	1	4.76%
Pay existing bills. (Credit card debt, utilities, extra mortgage payment.)	10	47.62%
Save it. (Put it in a cd and make interest off it, baby.)	4	19.05%
Other (explain)	8	38.10%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

01-30-2008, 08:44 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What will you do with your economic stimulus package check? I haven't been following the various plans that have been tossed around DC that closely. I know that one just passed the House. The last I heard, a few days ago, the plan was giving $600 to individuals, $1200 to couples, and $300 for each kid. Under that plan, my household would be getting a check for $1800. The plan that just passed the House may be different. I shake my head and wonder about this. I won't be declining the money, but doubt it will do much. A fluff article in this morning's paper was interviewing the man on the street, and everyone was saying they would pay existing bills with the money. Many mentioned paying off Christmas credit card debt. Perfect topic for a Cellar poll. What will you do with your check if you get one? Comments welcome. I'm torn between buying new gutters for the house, and getting a new TV made in China better than the ones I've been looking at already. But I'd probably save it for a little while first, and think about it. What will you do? Poll is multiple choice. Vote for more than one, if you want. Last edited by glatt; 01-30-2008 at 08:56 AM.

01-30-2008, 08:59 AM	#2
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I'll believe it when I see it. I put save, since I'm trying to buy a house. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-30-2008, 09:04 AM	#3
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	If it comes through in May like they say it might, it will go towards my "vacation" in New Jersey visiting my family. I don't have any debts and my monthly rent and utilities are pretty low. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

01-30-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
binky all hollowed out Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 982	Paying a few bills, and the rest toward a trip to Oregon in June __________________ The meanest Mom EVER!!!!

01-30-2008, 09:17 AM	#5
aimeecc Super Intendent Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 249	Depends on when I get it. Still have some credit card bills from Christmas. Also, looking to buy a home, so it will help towards closing costs, down payment, etc., or to replace the savings I'm depleting to put the down payment on the house.

01-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#6
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I won't get one. And it pisses me off because I will have to pay for everyone elses. WAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa....... The whole idea is stupid. It is borrowed money that everyone of us will have to pay back in some way. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-30-2008, 09:54 AM	#7
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	my $300 rebate went to the 9-11 relief fund. I'll probably loan the money to someone in the 3rd world via kiva.org. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

01-30-2008, 09:58 AM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I will laugh and laugh as I think of how much I've paid in taxes over the years and realize that it's a big bunch of crapola.

01-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#9
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I'm putting it all in the tip jar... ...unless it's already full. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

01-30-2008, 10:10 AM	#10
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I like it!!! EVERYONE DONATE TO THE TIP JAR! __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-30-2008, 10:12 AM	#11
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I'm freakin pissed that we won't get one, because I totally would have stimulated the economy AND created jobs with it. Or bought a rug. From China... damnit. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#12
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Join the club girl friend. And you know that we will just have to pay it back. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-30-2008, 10:59 AM	#13
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'm no economist, but so far, it's looking like this money isn't going to be terribly effective at short term stimulation of the economy. Saving and paying off credit card debt are good to do, but which portion of today's economy is that stimulating?

01-30-2008, 11:07 AM	#14
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Instead of giving 100 million people $1500, it would be much more effective if they gave 150,000 people one million dollars. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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