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myLot reputation of 64/100. anniepa (9271)   ranked 380 out of 6,389 in politics2 years ago

Now, isn't that good news? Our fearless leader, who is speaking right now, says there are signs the stimulus may be working. That little check you got, even if you've already burned it all up in your gas tank, which if you got yours in the beginning of May you just might have, is apparently doing its job in stimulating our horrendous economy. Say WHAT??? Is this guy totally without a clue? He was also touting all of his policies and urging their continuance - you know, those policies that put us into the condition we're in!

What I'd like to discuss here is what did you do with your stimulus check, if you've already gotten it, to spur our economy to the point where Bush can already see its effects?
Annie

 
 
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11. myLot reputation of 97/100. travibabiesgirl (990)   ranked 4,196 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

I got mine at the first of may. I needed to use it to pay some dept off but instead I used it for family vacation. We had promised the kids a vacation to Pensacola beach for a year. Events happened and it looked like we would not have the money to go. I have gotten so tired of promising my kids things and something happening to where I had to say sorry it didn't work out. This time with the stimuli checks and some other money that came in we wasn't expecting we were able to go through with our promises. It probably wasn't the smartest thing to do but it sure felt good watching my childrens faces when they saw the beauty that God created. I just didn't know my little stimuli check made such a difference in the economy lol.

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12. myLot reputation of 88/100. Angelwhispers (4595)   ranked 897 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

Annie, ours paid dental and medical bills. Think that is helping the economy? I think not. The only thing it helped was keep creditors at bay and get one more bill off our back.

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13. myLot reputation of 95/100. morgandrake (1458)   ranked 7 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

I didnt earn enough last year to get one. After all, I am a full-time college student; I don't need money (the local college says that it only takes 16 thousand to attend per year--what universe are they living in?).

The wife when she gets hers (ok, girlfriend unless you count common-law) is going to spend hers on food and gas.

As for our fearless leader, this is the same person who believes that the economy is improving because the numbers say that we are not "officially" in a recession. I don't know about you, but I have been unemployed for a long time and if this is not a recession, then my next job should be President of the USA.

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14. myLot reputation of 49/100. Destiny007 (4555)   ranked 611 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

Our economy is far too large for those stimulus checks to have any real effect, and even if they did it would be to early to see it.

I don't even think they have all been issued yet.

As to ours... the government grabbed it over a student loan my wife owes.

That was surprising as I figured the State would grab it over child support.

I guess even the state can't fight the feds.

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15. myLot reputation of 86/100. Hatley (21383)   ranked 732 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

well I used some for groceries and some for books and
stil have some left.dont know how much I spurred on our
economy however.I will be doing some more spending so
ulimately I may well do a tiny bit of spurring on the
economy. lol.

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16. myLot reputation of 53/100. toledomark1975 (321)   ranked 508 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

I have yet to get my check, but it will go to pay down my electric bill, gas bill, and put gas in my wifes tank. Bush is completely clueless, I am sure that he has no idea how much gas is right now, nor does he care. Bush's failed policies have hurt this country, and the only one to blame is him. After 7 years his policies have mostly failed to energize the economy, and has done nothing but created recession after recession. It will take democrats years to get turn the country around.


myLot reputation of 64/100. anniepa (9271)   ranked 380 out of 6,389 in politics  2 years ago

Remember a few months ago he was told by a reporter that gas was predicted to hit $4 per gallon and he said he hadn't heard that, he seemed to try to make the reporter look like the idiot. Well, surprise, here we are!
Annie

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17. myLot reputation of 98/100. pyewacket (11644)   ranked 11 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

Well what can you expect from a person who comes from Planet X and is so out of touch with the majority of the people here in this country who are struggling to make ends meet? Since I get regular SSI benefits I'm not even entitled to that check, and those of us who do get SSI sure could use it. I think most people who will be getting the check are just going to wind up using it to pay bills, buy more food, and yes, help fill up the tanks of their cars


myLot reputation of 64/100. anniepa (9271)   ranked 380 out of 6,389 in politics  2 years ago

Are you sure you don't get it, Pye? My daughter is on SSI and she's supposed to be getting it. She got a form since she usually doesn't file income tax telling her she had to file this year in order to get the rebate. Speaking of Bush, let's send him to Mars on that "rover" thingy. I don't care if there's air or water or not...lol!
Annie


myLot reputation of 98/100. pyewacket (11644)   ranked 11 out of 6,389 in politics  2 years ago

Is she on plain SSI or SSI-D??...there's a difference...I actually went to the IRS website itself and it said that SSI folks aren't eligible
I think if I had been eligible a form would have been sent to me as well

Here it is from the website itself from the PDF file one can download at the IRS site

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179211,00.html


02 As provided in section 6428(b), individuals with at least $3,000 of “qualifying
income” may receive a minimum payment of $300 ($600 in the case of a joint return),
even though the individual has no net income tax liability. Qualifying income as defined
in section 6428(e)(1) means: earned income as defined in section 32(c)(2) that is
includible in gross income for federal income tax purposes (including, if elected, certain
combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces); social security benefits
(including monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, but not including
supplemental security income (SSI) payments)
and Tier I railroad retirement benefits
described in section 86(d); and disability compensation, disability pension and survivors’
benefits from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) pursuant to Chapters 11, 13, or
15 of Title 38 of the United States Code.

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18. myLot reputation of 99/100. scarlet_woman (8996)   ranked 633 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

he needs to pass whatever he's smoking.it must be good.

i never recieved a check,and i have the feeling i probably won't.a lot of people i know could have really used one,aren't eligible.with all the money he's handing out overseas,they could have given everyone here money to spend.then it might have helped.

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19. myLot reputation of 99/100. Trace86 (3407)   ranked 92 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

I am getting a bit anxious. I believe that I signed up to have it direct deposited to my savings account and still haven't gotten it. I was counting on it being here by now to pay a certain bill. I wish I knew where to make sure I didn't screw something up. I know I put in the correct numbers because they had no problem taking my tax payment out of that same account!

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20. myLot reputation of 97/100. Ruthep (5929)   ranked 794 out of 6,389 in politics   2 years ago

Bush's economic portfolio is getting better because he owns stock in oil. So he thinks everyone must be doing better. Or that is what he tells himself.
My stimulus check went for a car downpayment. Our old car was on its last legs so it was necessary. I would have preferred to save some and pay some bills but that is how things go.
It is a Dodge so it is American made.

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