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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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> I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
>
> Instead, I’m in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
> a We Deserve It Dividend.
>
> To make the math simple, let’s assume there are 200,000,000
> bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
>
> Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man,
> woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and
> up..
>
> So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals
> $425,000.00.
>
> My plan is to give $425,0 00 to every person 18+ as a
> We Deserve It Dividend.
>
> Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
> So let’s assume a tax rate of 30%.
>
> Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
>
> But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their
> pocket. A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
>
> What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your
> family?
> Pay off your mortgage ? housing crisis solved.
> Repay college loans ? what a great boost to new grads
> Put away money for college ? it’ll be there
> Save in a bank ? create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
> Buy a new car ? create jobs
> Invest in the market ? capital drives growth
> Pay for your parent’s medical insurance? health care improves
> Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean or else
>
> Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including
> the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
> that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed
> Forces.
>
> If we’re going to re-distribute wealth let’s really do
> it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( vote buy? ) economic incentive that is being
> proposedby one of our candidates for President.
>
> If we’re going to do an $85 billion bailout, let’s bail out
> every adult U S Citizen 18+!
>
> As for AIG ? liquidate it.
> Sell off its parts
> Let American General go back to being American General.
> Sell off the real estate.
> Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it
> up.
>
> Here’s my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn?t.
>
> Sure it’s a crazy idea that can’t ever work.?
>
> But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
>
> How do you spell Economic Boom?
>
> I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85
> Billion
> We Deserve It Dividend more than do the geniuses at AIG or in
> Washington DC.
>
> And remember, The Family plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because
> $25.5 Billion is returned
> instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
>
> Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
> Kindest personal regards, , A Creative Person & Citizen of the
> Republic
>
> PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s
> either good for a laugh
> or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use $85
> Billion! !
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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That's pretty good. I like it! Now, you have too much time on your hands.....Get Back to Work!
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Uhh....check your math. That's $425 dollars to every America 18+, not $425,000. Nice read though...
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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That's pretty funny. All that interesting work, for $425.
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