Toni Chanakas · The Stimulus Package

July 17th, 2008

Since my Social Security number ended in a 92, I was probably the last batch of people who finally received their government checks. My question to you is what have you done with the money? For six hundred dollars, I can buy a new pair of glasses, pay off some debt, or perhaps the best investment might be purchasing a new set of tires for my car. I think I have waited long enough.

As a woman, I really do not like shopping. My idea of shopping is running into Home Depot, TJ Maxx or Macy’s and having a list in my head, and going directly to that particular aisle and purchase EXACTLY what I need. I, quite frankly, have already contributed to the economy prior to receiving my check. I have purchase many outfits from the Macy’s Winter Clearance rack. I own about several pairs of black pants, sweaters and at least 12 pairs of black shoes. You can never have too many pairs of shoes.

So, I think I will probably do what most people have already done, and take my check to the nearest ATM. I will decide later what I need most, car tires or reading glasses. I also think that my tax deferred, six hundred dollars, as wonderful as that is, that government has given us, will not change how I live my life or put me into a new tax bracket or create a new job for me. I think it is a good start, but we need a more substantial stimulus package that will bring new jobs and employers into the area.

I love free money, but it has not gone far enough. Where is your stimulus package?

Category: BFD

5 Responses to “The Stimulus Package”

  1. michael feigenbaum Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    we spent ours in 2 min. on regular bills that just keep piling on the trash heap of our consuming life

  2. J Murray Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    Gas and higher energy costs ate mine before it arrived. It is the height of spin to call this a “stimulus package.” The only thing it has stimulated is an increase in the federal debt. And, Toni, it’s not free; it’s wealth transfer. Somebody else is paying for it, either today or tomorrow, in the form of higher taxes.

  3. Toni Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Good Point, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

  4. Ben Keeler Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    half spent on stuff i didnt need like video games, half saved

  5. chaq Says:
    July 19th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    my economic stimulus is not going to be spent helping my family, apparently. I’ve been told that I’m spending at least part of my check on “sidewalk.” residents in my little town — led by a mayor who is running for cuyahoga county commissioner, hint, hint — were really given no warning beforehand and 30 days to rectify problems or the city would repair them and slap the fees (with an added charge, of course) on our upcoming tax bill. confused as ever with this one… not only does my sidewalk NOT meet any of the 4 mentioned criteria for repairs, but it has been in the exact same shape since I moved here 6+ years ago. guessing this might be to compensate for current (and anticipated) budget shortfalls. as expected, the certified mail package offers no option for petitioning the local government, challenging the condition of the walk.