So, we’re going to get an economic stimulus one of these days. Washington has decided that we haven’t been spending enough of our money so they are going to rebate us some of our money in the hopes that we’ll all blow it and thereby stimulate the economy. I admit that when it comes to economics I rode the little bus. But, there is something quite irritating about the notion that Washington, which took my money against my will in the first place, is now going to hand some back to me. Thank you very much.
Does this strike anyone as an admission on Washington’s part that it is detrimental to the economy when it takes our money from us? Wouldn’t it have been easier and more cost effective to leave it with us in the first place? Now Washington has to go to the expense of printing and mailing out all those checks.
Since they already have our money, why doesn’t Washington save the extra expense and just go to Wal-Mart and spend it if they need to stimulate the economy? Or, since the domestic auto makers are struggling, why doesn’t Washington negotiate a bulk purchase discount of new automobiles and pass them out to us like Oprah did for her studio audience? Or, better still, I think Washington should lease Augusta National, Pebble Beach, Kilauea Country Club and Bay Hill for an entire season and give us all complementary rounds of golf with full access to the clubhouse and spa. I know that would stimulate me.
Well, anyway, I’ll be glad to get the check when it comes. I sure hope it gets here in time to pay my taxes.
