By Captain Tom

January 24, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I am gonna give it to the Republican party.

By Pink Sherbert

January 24, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Bury it in the backyard…..

By CAA

January 24, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Splurge?? They won’t be giving folks without children enough money to splurge with…

By olfart

January 24, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I gonna git a new tapaper roof fur ma singlewide and a new set of blocks to put under ma pickemup to get it higher off the ground and mebbe slow down the rustin.

By olfart

January 24, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I gonna git a new tapaper roof fur ma singlewide and a new set of blocks to put under ma pickemup to get it higher off the ground and mebbe slow down the rustin.

By olfart

January 24, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I gonna git a new tapaper roof fur ma singlewide and a new set of blocks to put under ma pickemup to get it higher off the ground and mebbe slow down the rustin.

By Europe or bust!

January 24, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

As a single adult with no kids, it looks like I’m getting $300. If you can direct me to an overseas trip for that much, I am on it! :-)

By Europe or bust!

January 24, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

On second thought, since the overseas trip is unlikely with $300, maybe I’ll use the rebate to go see a movie at the theater. With $300 I ought to be able to buy a ticket, a drink AND popcorn! Maybe even a LARGE popcorn!

By Europe or bust!

January 24, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

On second thought, since the overseas trip is unlikely with $300, maybe I’ll use the rebate to go see a movie at the theater. With $300 I ought to be able to buy a ticket, a drink AND popcorn! Maybe even a LARGE popcorn!

By Mrs. Warren

January 24, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

We already have a Wii so we’re using our refund this year to take a vacation, but a clutch for my husband’s “hot-rod” and payoff some debt.

By One

January 24, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

I’ll be damned if I spend it the way the government wants me to. Even if I was already planning to purchase a plasma tv, I wouldn’t do it now, or anytime near when the rebates come out. I would wait and wait and wait! I plan to spend mine in a manner that will NOT benefit our ignorant government one bit! And trust me, it can be done!!

By $$I CAN'T WAIT$$

January 24, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

I’m paying off debt!

By Aurora

January 24, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Invest it, save it, bank it. I don’t need anything at this moment, so into the bank it will go. Or cashed and stashed in a drawer for emergencies.

$300 isn’t alot of money these days, but to me, every little bit helps. And adding anything to my savings account always puts a smile on my face.

By fall Line

January 24, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

How can you call it a “Tax Rebate” when it will go to people who don’t pay taxes? Call it what it really is- Welfare.

By Chris

January 24, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I have a bad feeling that most people are going to end up spending more than their rebate checks - putting them in a bigger hole than they are now. This move may help the economy through increased consumer spending, but it’ll increase the amount of consuer debt.

The government should be encouraging people to pay down current debt or God forbid, save some of it. Time is the best weapon for fixing the economy, not some rebate that will have short term positive effects at best.

By Brigitte

January 24, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Please give me more…….

By Jennifer

January 24, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

If I get a rebate I’m probably going to be using it to pay part of this year’s taxes.

By Brigitte

January 24, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Please give me more…….

By jc_atl

January 24, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

I make too much money for the government to give me any, unless it’s the bait ‘n switch they did last time by loaning you money from a future tax refund. Either way, if they give me money it will go into a tax-free money market fund.

By Brigitte

January 24, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Please give me more…….

By Ice Man

January 24, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Crack and lots of it

By itsallu

January 24, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

I make more than someone sitting at home on welfare. I wont see a dime. If i get a nickle, I’ll save. I don’t need to keep spending.

By Beachy

January 24, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

$300.00?? By the looks of gas prices, I’ll probably just try to fill my gas tank.

By reebok

January 24, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

toss it against my highest-interest debt

By Bronco

January 24, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

I am giving mine to the “Buy Tampons for African girls” fund.

By jitterbug

January 24, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Buy Apple..

By cass

January 24, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

My husband and I have already decided that we will take my son to the Kennedy Space Center for a little vacation because I lost a lot of income in a job cut a few years ago and we couldn’t afford to go anywhere last year. The bills will just have to stay where they are because my child is only young once!!

By court_fanatic

January 24, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Obviously, “fall Line” belongs to the Haves Club (haves vs. have nots). With the ever-increasing prices of fuel and food, coupled with the mortgage mess and the stagnant housing market, anyone who doesn’t earn enough to pay taxes needs all the help they can get….from anywhere - call it what you will. Earning less than $30K a year is beginning to be a struggle for my own wallet, but I consider myself one of the lucky ones. At least I have a job.

By Diane

January 24, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

I’m guessing we’ll get $600. I’d like to buy a wide screen t.v. I’m a thrifty shopper and know enough to shop on mfg’s websites.

By Sucker

January 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

I’ll use it for gas to drive over to the home of someone who pays no taxes, but has children, and is getting a larger rebate than me so that I can ask them for a loan.

By Not wealthy

January 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t get any. Apparently, someone who makes 75k is rich and doesn’t need any. Now - of course that forgets the obvious problem that people with higher incomes pay most of the taxes (the top 1% of earners pay 38% of taxes) while most of these checks will go to people who don’t even pay any taxes. Enjoy buying lottery tickets!

By Jokester

January 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

C’mon! The Republicans want to really help the economy? Stop funding fatcat CEO salaries at the expense of underling layoffs!!

By Trae

January 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

What will I do with it?? Use it to pay off taxes from last year - The whole $300.00 that I haven’t been able to afford to pay. Who knows how much I (as a single mom, no child support, low/mid class) will OWE this year because I “make too much for any child/income credits” yet I can’t pay half my bills.

By another teacher

January 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Last time we got tax rebates right before the election, and I had to pay the next April. I predict the same thing this time.

By Trae

January 24, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

What will I do with it?? Use it to pay off taxes from last year - The whole $300.00 that I haven’t been able to afford to pay. Who knows how much I (as a single mom, no child support, low/mid class) will OWE this year because I “make too much for any child/income credits” yet I can’t pay half my bills.

By kellyfan

January 24, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

How come CNN is reporting a $600 refund for individuals? In any event, I’m using it to pay off some debt. Yay…not.

By Brad

January 24, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

I plan on spending it at the Cheetah.

By Josh

January 24, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

That sum should take care of one month’s rent. Woo Hoo!

By Bart

January 24, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

I’m no fan of the GOP, but I’m dumbfounded how we’re giving a rebate to people that PAID ZERO TAXES. “Rebate” implies it’s returning payments made in the past. This is a gift. Folks, that’s income redistribution, pure and simple.

I’m dropping my check into savings. Not spending a dime.

By TR

January 24, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

I will use it to pay off a bill. There is no way I go out and spend that money (as little as it is) on something frivolous that I do not need. I think that is what got us in this mess to begin with.

By KJ Sampson

January 24, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Time for that PLAYSTATION 3!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, I’ll probably sock it away in savings or something.

By Abomi Nation

January 24, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

I’m going to just skip the middle man and send my $300.00 directly to China.

By Tilla

January 24, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Let me get this straight, they are going to give everyone from$300-$1,200 per household in addition to what we may already get? If so that’s good. I will save some and spend some. LOL@Europe or bust, that was funny.

By Jay

January 24, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Hookers and Blow.

By Teacher

January 24, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Pat, I would like to buy a vowel. with my 300. 300 dollars only helps if you work for that PIMP called Wal-Mart.

By hugznksz2u

January 24, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

i’m going to use it the way it is supposed to be used. i’m going to remodel my bedroom and bath and hire a handyman to do it!

By Natasha

January 24, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

When do we get this money??? I need it now not later!!!

By GaLiberal

January 24, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I’ll be spending on luxuries. Like gas for a car and food and healthcare and my mortgage. This is what Bush and the Rethuglicons fail to understand. They have so damaged the economy that people have little to no discretionary income so they finance luxuries on their credit cards or refinance their home. Case in point is my vacation. Due to the increases in airplane fuel costs and the decreased value of the dollar, I couldn’t afford to pay everything out of pocket. So I had to get a 0% credit card and charged all my expenses on it. Now I have to pay off the balance over the next 12 months. This is what Bush and the Rethuglicons have done to the economy. People have to finance their retirement (15%), pay their mortgage (20%), heat and cool their house (12%), put gas in the car (7%), buy food (10%), and go to the doctor (30%). What’s left over? Maybe 10% if your lucky. So what’s a paltry $300 going to do for me? NOTHING!!! And don’t tell me I live too well. That’s a crap argument typical of the Rethuglicon bootlickers. They are so well off they don’t care what it costs to fill up their Hummer or fly 1st class. There before the Grace of God go I’ is their attitude.

When you vote Rethuglicon, you vote against your own best interests. And the state of the economy is living proof.

By hugznksz2u

January 24, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

i’m going to use it the way it is supposed to be used. i’m going to remodel my bedroom and bath and hire a handyman to do it!

By hugznksz2u

January 24, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

i’m going to use it the way it is supposed to be used. i’m going to remodel my bedroom and bath and hire a handyman to do it!

By Georgiaboy

January 24, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I should be able to buy 2 tanks of gas with it.

By Jose942

January 24, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

I am sending my $600 to my brother in Mexico. He almost has enough to bring his family over the border

By JJ

January 24, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

I have no debt, other than my mortgage note and the monthly household bills, so I will just sock it away for a rainy day……

By Tilla

January 24, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

I see what you all are talking about, what you won’t spend the tax rebate on. Just wait til you get that money in your hands, then you will forget everything your wrote on this blog.

By Bart

January 24, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

GaLiberal, I hate W just as much as you do, but you statements dumbfound me. My friend, if you don’t have the money for a vacation, you don’t “have” to get a credit card. You don’t take a flippin’ vacation! I want a lot of things, but I cannot AFFORD them.

What a sense of entitlement!

By DT

January 24, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Buy my four kids some clothes that’s much needed! How much do I get again?

By Gordon

January 24, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

What do Republicans have to do with “funding fatcat CEO salaries at the expense of underling layoffs?”

We have severe fundamental problems with our economy that are a direct result of severe fundamental problems with our culture. We have misbehaved financially for so long at the government and individual (see cass @12:33) level that we are WAY past the point of being able to solve it with schemes like this tax rebate. It’s like a person who has smoked for 50 years deciding they want to go to the gym - the damage is done. People who speak of solutions using using the context of Democrat vs. Republican policies just don’t understand the depth of our problem and where we really are as a nation.

Hold on tight. It’s going to be a long, bumpy ride. But we have it coming. Maybe the silver lining is that hard times will cause us to actually go back to living within our means (and demand that government do the same), stop whining about people who make/have more than us, and stop looking to government to solve all our problems despite their awful track record in solving any problem.

By THOMAS PRICE

January 24, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Way to go congress!!!              Give the TAXPAYERS money away to people that don't pay taxes....Yes we will see a boost in the Drug and lottery economy. Why the heck didn't you just send the money to China....Hell AMERICA is owned by them correct? We really need our government to step FORWARD AND INVEST IN AMERICA and not every other country you send our billions of dollars too...

By Archie Bunker

January 24, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

I expect we’re gonna see an explosion of $1000 rims on $600 Pontiacs all across town.

By Jokester

January 24, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Tilla? Short for “Tequila”? Put away the sauce.

By Steve

January 24, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

The smart move would be to put that money towards your credit card debt. But no…financially retarded greedy Americans will by something superfluous and disposable with the rebate, and we’ll still have the huge defecit, inflation, and recession upon us.

Thanks, Republicans, for your voodoo economics for the rich.

By gambler

January 24, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

I will gamble it to an online offshore sportsbook

By Deborah

January 24, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

I won’t get a rebate. I make too much money. Not complaining. I’d rather make $140K a year than the income to qualify for the tax rebate.

Gordon - I agree with you. Individuals, businesses and our government have been living beyond their means for way too long and it’s finally come back to bite them in the a$$.

The mortgage mess is the result of greed and stupidity or naivetee (sp?). Greed on the part of the banks and lending institutions for lending out money to people they know couldn’t afford it, etc.

By Stella

January 24, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Bart: I agree with everything you say!!

By Julie

January 24, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

We will probably use the money to take a vacation to FL or SC with my son’s travel ball team. Ideally we would save it, but I don’t think that will happen.

By ron

January 24, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Any money I get goes in the mattress,so to speak.I won’t be spending it.

By mefe

January 24, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Well, I will be spending mine on whatever it is I need at the time, but really how much will I get? really! when will I get it? wow! cool

By are you kidding me?

January 24, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

It will go toward my taxes i’ll have to pay…. SO, thanks for nothing!

By lpc

January 24, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I won’t be getting one either. Apparently, by making $76000, I qualify to pay the “rebates” for those who did not pay taxes but qualify for the “rebate” If I got one it would go to pay off my credit card debt….

Help me understand.

By The Thin Guy

January 24, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Since the Georgia IRS has yet to send me my refund for 2007 (file in February, 3 phones calls, and one letter), they’ll just cancel out. Worst thing is I have to pay taxes on a refund check I didn’t get. But that Georgia. Can’t blame the feds.

By jokester

January 24, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

How much does everyone want to bet that Gordon and Deborah are Republicans? That explains.

By Albert

January 24, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Add it to my emergency fund. Dave Ramsey for President.

By MV7

January 24, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

I is byin 150 lotto ticket and some thunderbyrd.

By Bill

January 24, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

OK, for everyone who can’t understand why we are giving part of this money to people who do not pay Federal Income Taxes (They do pay SS, Medicare, perhaps state, and most importantly sales tax).

Our economy is driven by consumer spending. When the economy slows down, an incentive is often presented, which is intended to get people to spend. If we give this money to those who are relatively comfortable (even though much of the middle class qualifies), they may spend it or they may not. If we put this money in the hands of the working poor, they will spend it, they have little choice.

Contrary to the popularity of voodoo economics, if the government puts money in the hands of the wealthy, it does NOT trickle down. However, if we put money in the hands of the working poor, it WILL trickle up. They will spend it.

Want to spur job growth? Business do not hire because the government have them a handout. Businesses hire when they cannot meet customer demand. Customer demand = spending.

By Wow

January 24, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

Wow, Deborah, you make $140k, yet you can’t spell naivete! Wow!

By Maurice

January 24, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

What? They are spending money on us? Not on Iraq? You’re kidding me! It’s just hush money. Because if they brought the troops back from Iraq, stop sending money to Iraq, and keep our military contractors ie… road construction, home builders, bridge constructors…ect. ect…, out of Iraq they could probably give us $800 to $1700 per house hold.

By One

January 24, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

So now, are these rebates being added to our tax refunds, or will they be seperately issued?

By mdw

January 24, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

I have to see the money before I plan to spend it. Without kids I will get a very little. I really do not think it is fair for people who do not pay taxes to get the money. What about the people who has always worked never depended on the government to support us have to share with people who work very little? What about all the illegals will they get money also?

By Brad

January 24, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

My wife and I make just over $150k so I guess I get nothing even though I am part of the crowd that PAYS THE MOST IN TAXES!!!! I think the check should increase by the amount that you put into the system. We have way too many people in this country that thinks the gov’t is supposed to give them an allowance like their parents did. You people need to realize that money comes from those of us who actually earn the money. You probably think they just print more…

By Julie

January 24, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

See Bart’s post…I was going to say what he said.

By taxed out

January 24, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

I’ll use it to pay an installment to my accountant, who I must have to figure out how much tax I have to pay.

By Teresa

January 24, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna spend it on a block of crack!

By GaRepublican

January 24, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

Thank God for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Our country is so lucky to have them running things. Their compassionate conservatism is shining through as they try to help the citizens who have over spent and lived beyond their means for years and years. Too bad they can’t run for a 3rd term; they would easily defeat this latest group of candidates, hands down. Not only are they helping the everyday joe here in the USA, they are keeping us safe at home by going after all the lunatic terrorists overseas so we won’t have to ever fight them here! True patriots, American heroes they are!!

By Teresa

January 24, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna spend it on a block of crack!

By No more Debt in 08

January 24, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Pay off debt using my “Debt Snowball.”

By Teresa

January 24, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna spend it on a block of crack!

By bobbylee

January 24, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Lotto tickets - that woman running it needs another bonus !!!

By The Truth

January 24, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

I am going to use the income to invest in liquor stocks and companies that sell lottery technology to the states as the income transfer to people who pay no taxes should be a windfall for two businesses mentioned above.

By southfulton

January 24, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

I’m going to spend every dime of it locally in hardware stores, restaurants and entertainment to diversify it as much as possible. The goal here is to better the economy not your own pockets. Ultimately, I’m bettering myself by spending unearned money so ppl can work and thereby have more money to spend.

By Cassie

January 24, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

I won’t be spending anything - according to the plan, I won’t get a check!

But someone who doesn’t make enough to file will get mine!

Socialism!

By Gordon

January 24, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

You are a perfect example of what I was saying, jokester. You see problems in terms of Democrat vs. Republican, and fail to see the larger cultural problem. Do you honestly believe the solution is as simple as electing more Democrats? How I wish you were right. Read GALiberal’s post at 12:46. It is almost a Pavlovian response: I have a problem so what is the government going to do for me? Blaming Bush for people who bought more house than they could afford. Feeling as though he is owed a vacation. Whining about people who are better off financially than he is. That attitude is what ails us, and you and I are both going to have to learn that lesson the hard way.

By the way, I don’t associate myself with either political party. They are both pathetic and neither is up to the task of solving our problems. But that is my whole point, it won’t and can’t be government that does it. Rather it will be a drastic attitude adjustment by millions of Americans (rich and poor) brought on by difficult times which humble us and force us to confront what we have become.

By Clint

January 24, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

This is not a REBATE… It is WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION. If you are making $75,001, you get no money — although you paid more taxes than someone earning less than you. Make 74,999 and you get $600. How is that a rebate?

By Pedro Hernandez

January 24, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

I am going to take 1/2 and pay towards the rent the 16 of us pay, buy some tequila, and buy a weeks worth of beer (6 cases).

Hola Amigos

By Teresa

January 24, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

I probably won’t get one since I owe them 2 grand

By Bart

January 24, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Wow.

I paid $28,000 in Federal income tax in 2007 (not counting SS, etc.) and I won’t get one dime back via the rebates.

I guess my whole plan of get an education, work my tail off, save money, and earn a good living kinda backfired on me in this respect.

Thank you, Washington, for redistributing my income for me.

By hold the phone

January 24, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Before you get too excited, and if you’ll remember the last you received a “gift” from the government, this “rebate” will count as income / a refund / etc. that you’ll be claiming on next year’s taxes.

By Coach Shockley

January 24, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

**Buy a new porn machine (laptop). Clayton County schools took mine yesterday.

By Captain Tom

January 24, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

I am gonna buy 4 bus tickets to send transplanted yankees back up north.

By Coach Shockley

January 24, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Buy a new porn machine (laptop). Clayton County schools took mine yesterday.

By Blind Homer

January 24, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

I make too much to get a rebate, but my ex with custody of my daughter and a big chunk of tax-free child support from me every year should get $600, sounds fair to me. I hope most of you use the money to sterilize yourselves!

By david

January 24, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

I will use it to help pay for my upcoming vacation!

By Tim

January 24, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Well, it looks like mine will be going to someone who doesn’t even work enough to pay taxes so I won’t be spending it anywhere. It appears our pathetic leaders think I work too hard and for too many hours to be deserving of getting back taxes I have paid. And, someone who likly will buy cigarettes, beer and lottery tickets is more deserving.

By Investor

January 24, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Will be using it as part of downpayment on foreclosed property of intellectually challenged people who could not manage their money. I will then rent the house back to these people and make a nice fortune. Thanks for the rebate!!

By Sean

January 24, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

I will fly to France and spend the money there!

By Mel

January 24, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Let’s see. After I pay my bills, I think I’ll put a little away so I can pay the taxes they’ll charge me next year for this generous gift. If there’s any left, I’ll try and help out the economy. Oh wait, we all buy foreign products so I can’t really see how this is helping us. I wonder what fund this is coming out of—-or are we just increasing our debt? What a great idea.

By Prez GWB

January 24, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

“The government should be encouraging people to pay down current debt or God forbid, save some of it”

It wasn’t given to you to save, but to SPEND to jump start the economy.

By John

January 24, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

We are not poor so we will not be getting this chump change. We make well over 150K. More special treament for the poor folk. This money should go to everyone, not just people who make under 150K.

By Brenda

January 24, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I am getting married in 2009, so I plan on purchasing a certificate of deposit and saving it to cash in next year

By Heather

January 24, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Looks like my family will get $1,600 which will all go directly into the BANK since I will be laid-off on April 2nd… And I hate to burst any bubbles here but these checks will START going out to people in JUNE.

By ed

January 24, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

dont forget to pay your taxes on this new found income next year.. LOL

By DYJ

January 24, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Take a long weekend some place warm.

By Whateva

January 24, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna take mine and drive to Alabama and hit the casino!!!!!

By Eric

January 24, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

I am going to get a 32 ounce tea from McDonald’s every weekday for a year. I will apply the leftover $40 toward the income taxes on this money.

By Tim

January 24, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

GaLiberal, what does the value of the dollar have to do with vacation unless you’re going overseas? If you did not educate yourself enough to be able to pay cash for a European vacation, perhaps you should just go to Tennessee or North Carolina? Are you saying that people who better prepared themselves to earn more money, not only owe you a vacation, but we owe you one at the destination of your choice?

By GJ

January 24, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Democrats giving tax rebate money to people that did not even pay taxes. Higher income earners that paid the vast majority of the taxes are once again viewed at the evil rich and left in the cold. Pathetic.

By Tilla

January 24, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

What the hell are you talking about Jokester. No it’s not short for Tequilla, JERK. Again I ask what are you talking about??????????????????????

By HAHAHA

January 24, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

To all of you who are complaining because you make too much money to get the “rebate”, SUCK IT UP!!!!!!! It’s about time the “little” people and the lower income folks got something from our greedy government!!!!!! Bout dayum time!!!!!!!

By dave

January 24, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

GJ,

No moron your not the evil rich your just the person who they think won’t spend the money.

By MrLiberty

January 24, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Typical. Ron Paul talks economic sense and they ridicule him. The other elected clown buy votes with money they don’t have and you cheer them.

The only reason they are giving this money to the poorest people is because in these tough times, anyone with money or intelligence would pay bills or save it for the rainy days to come. The poor will throw it right back into the economy, thus worsening and lengthening ht recession.

Government spending cannot fix an economic crisis. It didn’t work in the 30’s and it won’t work now. Interest rates must be set by the market in accordance with demand and desire for return. People must save and invest.

chekc our this piece: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/196/4897/

Yes, there are some people in washington that get it, and yes you can vote for him in the Georgia primary on Feb. 5th even if you are a democrat. Just pick up the republican ballot.

By Mike Vick

January 24, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Bet it on new pit bull named Petrino

By dale

January 24, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

The “rich” people on here complaining is funny. Do you really think the millionaires out there should get a check for 300 or 600? Do you think that will actually do anything for them. They would not even spend it most likely. How would that help stimulate the economy??

By tye

January 24, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Please, if you make over 150k, you shouldn’t have anything to complain about. GEE if I made that much I wouldn’t even care about who’s getting a tax rebate, you have yours and then some

By BeBe KID

January 24, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

I going to get an 18 piece at Popeyes; then, I am going to the liquor store and get a Liter of Grey Goose. Yeah MON, No problem!

By WTF?

January 24, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

One of the single-handed, most ignorant assumptions I’ve read here today is that all “poor”/lower income people will take whatever they get and run out to blow it on something stupid!! WTF!?? I guess we all know (NOT!!) that no one is poor unless they’ve blown they’re money on booze and lotto………..other than that, there’s no reason on this earth they would be poor? Right?! WTF!!! I say we check the ignorance level in this room, rather than the $$$/yr level. Please tell me you otherwise “rich” folks aren’t that intellectually poor?!!! Wooosaaaahh!!!

you can vote for him in the Georgia primary on Feb. 5th even if you are a democrat. Just pick up the republican ballot. I’d rather cut my entire arm off with a hacksaw!!!!!!!! A democrat vote Rethuglicon???? Hell will freeze solid first!!!!!!!!!!

By Dirt

January 24, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

SSA = Socialist States of America Unbelievable!! Income redistribution at it’s finest. Newsflash….Buy KFC and Old E 800 stock and make your $600 legit instead of waiting on a handout like the leaches.

By The Truth

January 24, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

HAHAHA,

Not really worried about you getting a measly $300. The business I invest in will have it back from you within a few weeks. Laugh now, I will laugh later when I have your money and many, many more people like you. Maybe I will send a postcard from Hawaii.

By tmjm3714

January 24, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Official word from CNN. com puts individuals at $600, couples at $1200, non-taxpaying singles at $300 and non-taxpaying couples at $600. I far cry from the $800 single, $1600 couple rebate Bush proposed, but that’s what happens when you have to compromise. Checks won’t start rolling out until June, so we all have plenty of time to contemplate what we’ll buy with our guvermint money.

Bill - While I agree with you in principle, the money we’re getting is being framed as a tax rebate and not a goverment handout. How exactly do you give someone a tax rebate if they don’t pay taxes? That means they get back all the federal tax they paid plus an additional $300-$600. Doesn’t seem very fair does it?

By tye

January 24, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

LOL@HAHAHA & Mary J Blige

By Tim

January 24, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Yes, Tye, you are right in one regard. If life were not about principles, the money would mean absolutely nothing to those of use who can afford (ie, not on CC) to drop a few hundred dollars on a dinner. The problem here is the fact they are taking money out of my pocket and giving it to someone else. I work over 70 hours per week, I worked my way through college over a 9 year period and I do not spend money irresponsibly. I donate a significant amount to causes that I wish to assist. I want control of MY hard earned money.

By HAHAHA

January 24, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

TheUnTruth…………what’s that? Sry, I couldn’t hear you over the bullshyt meter!!!!! As soon as I saw your moniker, I skipped right over your drivel……….I’m familiar with it from another blog, and it’s nonsense there too!!!! thanks, but no thanks!! HAHAHAHA

By WTF?

January 24, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

I want control of MY hard earned money. WAH, WAH, WAH!!! Sounds like a bunch of whiney babies!!!! Guess what, you live in the great ole USofA, you will never have control of YOUR hard earned money!!! Now get over it!!!

By R. Hopkins

January 24, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Honorable Speaker, Today I have heard of the agreement by Democratic and Republican leadership. I am extremely disappointed with the agreement. Do you really think $300.00 dollars will help tax payers form living check to check ? Once again, we Democrats over promise and under deliver! Even President Bush thought more of we citizens than our elected representatives. We have spent a Trillion dollars nation building and you insult us by agreeing to $300.00 dollars. Over the last 7yrs my income has been devastated and through the last couple days, I dared hope someone in congress understood our blight ! You have betrayed us again ! I was going to wait until the end of the election season to determine, if I will stay a Democrat, but this has made the decision for me. I am proud to be an American, but you have assured me, no elected official can be trusted ! As I watch gasoline prices change immediately on weather, or inventories, or the color of the sky, congress does and say nothing. When the prices go down it takes weeks to see it at the pump( How is this even legal ) and you do nothing ! We should be investing in the infra structure of this country and at the same time creating jobs ! But, what did you agree to do, allow tax breaks to companies, who have already had win fall profits the last couple of years ! You should be ashamed to call yourselves Democrats! You have proven once again, that the Republicans who control the purse strings of the is country in partnership with special interest groups and major corporations will keep us in economic slavery. Congress has allowed our best and most sacred parts of our country to be devastated, I don’t see any rich kids in IRAQ, but those whose answer the call to defend this nation ! I see Haliburton/KBR profiting from the war and you do nothing ! Madame speaker, we both are grandparents, is this the nation and inheritance we leave to them ? Shame on you and shame on me !

By PurpleOne

January 24, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

I’ll be lucky that I get the $300! I can’t believe the cut off salary and had it been based on this years salary, I would have missed the boat! I still consider myself ‘poor folk’! How dare they assume based on salary that you don’t need this money!

By Kat

January 24, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Apparently, the government is defining rich as earning more than $75k (single) or $150k (married). Just because someone earns over those amounts does not equate them to millionaires who have all this money lying around. If we earn a lot, we probably spend a lot too. Plus, we earn our money working just like you. Don’t fault us for having well-paying jobs. Learn more and earn more. In addition, we pay plenty in taxes - we deserve it more than the people who don’t pay taxes who are receiving a check.

By yeah right

January 24, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

14 hour days Tim?? yeah right. Actually you said over 70 hours a week. Must have a fun life.

By Tater

January 24, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Bart - I agree. Don’t blame GWB, ff you can’t pay your bills, maybe you took on too much debt! If you can’t afford a vacation without running up the charge cards, don’t take one.

People have to start taking responsibility for getting themselves into these financial dire straits. You should know how much you make and therefore how much you can afford. It is really not rocket science. I guess some of these folks skipped that class and went shopping instead.

As for me, if I actually get any money, I’ll probably save it to give back to the government at tax time….

By The Truth

January 24, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

HAHAHA,

As your earlier blog stated “It’s about time the “little” people and the lower income folks got something from our greedy government!!!!!! Bout dayum time!!!!!!!. At least you have enough intellectual capacity to realize you are part of the little people. Big people appreciate your support. Nice job putting it in terms we could all understand. Sorry the truth hurts.

By MrLiberty

January 24, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

WTF - first of all, everyone in the media and in washington is saying that they are going to give the money to the poor because the middle class will likely save it, not spend it (again class, that’s how we become middle class and not stay poor). So don’t give us any crap. I would love to see all the poor people who WILL be the recipients of this theft (as they always are) save every dime. That would teach the jerks in our government a thing or two.

Secondly, with an attitude like that, we are never going to get our financial freedom back. We functioned as a nation until 1913 without an income tax. If you cut the current amount of income tax collected out of the current budget you would have the budget of 1998. That’s right, only 10 years ago.

Clowns like you are rooted in the problems of this nation and just don’t want to bother to see the light at the end of the tunnel we could all work towards.

Freedom is our right. Our rights have been violated. That is continues under color of law doesn’t make it any less moral or constitutional. There will come a day. You need to decide which side of the conflict you are going to be on.

By tye

January 24, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Tim…I don’t spend money irresponsibly either. I went to college also. I work 40-50 hrs a week, now what? The way this world is going we will all be poor. No one really has control over anything do they?

By TeacherMan

January 24, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

I’m going to buy menthol cigs and Colt 45 for all those who aren’t getting their food stamps increased as part of the Democratic compromise

By WTF?

January 24, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I see you’re spouting drivel too!!! Do you always listen to what the media and “Washington” says? Are you that mindless? Of course, they would never lie, would they? DUH!!!! As for your “rights”, they’ve been gone!! So stop your idiotic whining. Now!!! I know what side I’m on!!! MINE!!!!!

By Jennifer

January 24, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen a lot of posts from single people without children on here who are saying they will only get $300. I read on cnn.com that single filers are to get $600 and “up to” an adtl $300 per child…..ajc may want to fact check a little further against cnn.com b/c someone’s article is wrong…..

By WTF?

January 24, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

I don’t care where you stand, our government sucks!!! So I say, get all you can and can all you get!!!!

By Lee Lee

January 24, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

I can’t imagine why anyone would object to getting back the money that the government took from them. However, I will probably need to save it to pay taxes April 15th which will cover the welfare check given to those who did not pay it in the first place.

By Independent Thinker

January 24, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

I am going to get LAID!!!!

By Jennifer

January 24, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

It’s only $300 for single people if they didn’t file or earned less than $3k….

It may not be “a lot” but take it. I have a child so it money will be appreciated it, needed or not. It’s going into my IRA so when my son is 27 he won’t have to deal with what we deal with now.

From cnn.com (Just for those who may want the section) I read the ajc then cnn and they were different.

Sources on Capitol Hill and at the Treasury Department said the plan would send checks of $600 to individuals and $1,200 to couples who paid income tax and who filed jointly.

People who did not pay federal income taxes but who had earned income of more than $3,000 would get checks of $300 per individual or $600 per couple.

A Democratic aide and Republican aide said there will be an additional amount per child, which could be in the neighborhood of $300.

By Tater

January 24, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

CNN or AJC wrong …..impossible…..both are such towers of truth, accuracy and unbiased media reporting (HAHAHHAHA)

By Lruss71

January 24, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Now, it this your adjusted gross income? How do they know what people are currently making?

By tennischic

January 24, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Lets see….I’m single with no children. First it was $800. Now it’s only $300….with income limitations I hear. So I just might not get ANYTHING. Besides, $300 is not going to make any difference or assist my financial state in any way, shape or form.

On a better note, I just received my annual salary increase + bonus. I used to treat myself with my bonus (afterall, it’s a bonus for all the hard work I’ve done over the year). However, I will take every single penny of my bonus and throw it in an IRA. Never know when/if things will hit rock bottom and at the rate this country is going…..well….

By tennischic

January 24, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Lets see….I’m single with no children. First it was $800. Now it’s only $300….with income limitations I hear. So I just might not get ANYTHING. Besides, $300 is not going to make any difference or assist my financial state in any way, shape or form.

On a better note, I just received my annual salary increase + bonus. I used to treat myself with my bonus (afterall, it’s a bonus for all the hard work I’ve done over the year). However, I will take every single penny of my bonus and throw it in an IRA. Never know when/if things will hit rock bottom and at the rate this country is going…..well….

By Karen

January 24, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Since my pool developed a leak and we’re in a drought——I’ll use the money to help fill it with dirt!

By tennischic

January 24, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Lets see….I’m single with no children. First it was $800. Now it’s only $300….with income limitations I hear. So I just might not get ANYTHING. Besides, $300 is not going to make any difference or assist my financial state in any way, shape or form.

On a better note, I just received my annual salary increase + bonus. I used to treat myself with my bonus (afterall, it’s a bonus for all the hard work I’ve done over the year). However, I will take every single penny of my bonus and throw it in an IRA. Never know when/if things will hit rock bottom and at the rate this country is going…..well….

By Carri

January 24, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

BOO HOO if you make too much money for a rebate! And calling it “chump change” to boot! That money will mean a lot to me and my children (who are going to school and working and too old for me to claim). They definitely deserve it. I don’t know how these young people can afford gas to get back and forth to their jobs and school, much less rent and other necessities. If you make that much money…then YOU DON”T NEED A REFUND!!!

By Bart

January 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

To all of those who say persons not getting rebate have no right to complain:

1) The cut-off is $75k. I’m sorry if you’ve been unable to make it to this excessive level of income (!) 2) You act like we, the other taxpayers, OWE you something. I owe you nothing. 3) I have worked hard for everything I have. I don’t take kindly to having it taken from me and given to you.

I was actually leaning toward a Democratic presidential candidate, but this whole situation has pushed me back over into the GOP camp. At least they ACT like they’re not going to play Robin Hood. It’s sickening that government punishes people who do well for themselves.

By FALCONETTE

January 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

I’m going to save it. Why should I help stimulate the economy when I will have to pay taxes before and after I receive this whooping $300. Or better yet, maybe I will fill my car tank up.

By D.A.D.

January 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

The Alternative Minimum Tax will hit us for about $7,000 extra in taxes this year and I feel certain that the tax refund won’t include me so guess I will just go on writing checks to the IRS like a good little girl so Uncle Sam can turn around and hand the money out to everyone else. If they want to do some real good they should repeal the AMT.

By HungryDawg

January 24, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

I’m donating mine to help pay for Colt Brennan’s hospital bills

By Dan

January 24, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

rebate what rebate Call it what it is Welfare since most will go to those who never paid in the first place

By Bubba

January 24, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

How will the govt. base the income? Will this be on GROSS INCOME or TAXABLE INCOME? anyone know

By Foots

January 24, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

If you make more than $75K as an individual or $150K as a couple, the “rebate” will be phased out; these amounts are not a “cutoff”, but a phase out point.

The rebates would phase out gradually for individuals whose income exceeds $75,000 and couples with incomes above $150,000, aides said. Individuals with incomes up to $87,000 and couples up to $174,000 would get partial rebates. The caps are higher for those with children.

Has anybody heard whether they will be using AGI to figure where you stand?

By Dirt

January 24, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Lee Lee, the point is the VAST majority of the income tax is paid by workers that make more than 75,000 USD per year. Now how fair is it that those same workers do not qualify for a rebate?

By Foots

January 24, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Bart Why would it push you back over to the GOP? They wanted BIGGER rebates. It was Bush’s idea in the first place, right?

By badmojoe

January 24, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

I think I will use it towards closing costs on a refinance of my home. These ARM rates are crazy good right now! Yes sir I see a rainbow ahead of me!

By Mary

January 24, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

I will use it to stimulate MY OWN economy.

By aubrey

January 24, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Putting it towards credit cards. With planning I will only owe a mortgage by the end of the year.

Still think this whole thing is a bad idea.

By so many things come to mind...

January 24, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

My first impulse would be to save it because I’m a saver by nature, but since they’re telling me I’m supposed to spend it, I’ll probably get some long overdue new clothes or else see a dietician for a health reason, which I’ve been putting off because I don’t want to spend the money. Or H and I might invite our friends out for a real nice dinner.

By Fiesty

January 24, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

The $300 is for each child you have. If you don’t have any kids, and you are a working adult, then you will get $600. $1,200 will go to each married couple that filed jointly.

By harold

January 24, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Why do people with children get the biggest rebates when they paid much less in taxes thanks to their dependent deductions? This makes no sense. It is all backwards.

By Tired

January 24, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

I am going to give whatever it is I get to any group that will help defeat Democrats and thus get rid of all this crazy “take from people who earn it and give to those who just feel they deserve it” crap. I am also sick and tired of all this “working people” garbage. I make well into six figures and work very hard for it yet according to the new buzz words I am not part of the working people, I am just more fortunate. Right! Times were tough in the past, they are tough now and they will be tough at points in the future. People need to learn to deal with it and cut back instead of looking for a hand out.

By agree

January 24, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

I agree dave ramsey should be a leader in the white house..he ha helped me and my husband get a lot achieved on a middle class budget and still have money left over…dave ramsey is great

By agree

January 24, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

I agree dave ramsey should be a leader in the white house..he ha helped me and my husband get a lot achieved on a middle class budget and still have money left over…dave ramsey is great

By Charlie

January 24, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

The 1st 10% goes to my church plus a offering as well. The majority of the rest will go to pay down debt.

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

I am going to buy booze and Cigareets and some weed!!

By metoo

January 24, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

A barrel of rum and a .357 magnum to celebrate with when Bush is gone.

By Tired

January 24, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Oh, I goofed. I guess I don’t get a hand out. Good. I would rather earn my money anyway.

By GEEZ

January 24, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I think the govt should skip the rebate, and call 2007 withholdingtaxes a wash, and refund that. NOw that is a figure I could actually do something with.

By I make over $150k

January 24, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

I guess I worked too hard and earned too much last year - maybe I’ll stop working so hard and earning so much, lose some clients, fire some employees and get a free handout next time.

By Nan

January 24, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Is it a rebate or is it a con? the last time we got promised a rebate it turned out to just be an advance on a refund, so it was money people would have gotten anyway.

As for defeating the Democrats, the Repugnicans have been in charge of Congress since the mid-90s — the Dems have had a slim majority in the House for a year, the Repugs still control the Senate and the White House so the Dems are basically powerless. I think you’re blaming the wrong set of villains for your woes.

By Dude

January 24, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

* I am going to save my money for the REAL financial hardship that will set in under Hillary The B&&&& Clinton is President*

You Think its bad uder Bush —Wait until the Clinton’s are back in control. Unlike Bill inhierting a boominbg economoy— Hillary will be inheriting a recession. Where she wants to raise taxes on SPEND MORE OF OUR MONEY ON THE WORTHLESS POOR AND ILLEGALS!!

By Matt

January 24, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

I won’t be doing anything special with it, because once the inflation result of this moves settles in, it will be like they gave us nothing.

By HAHAHA

January 24, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

The funniest of the comments here are the ones from the “too-high income” earners that are whining and pouting about what they won’t get. But even funnier is the fact that they’re trying to make those who will get the “rebate” feel bad about it. Guess what??? Nothing, and I mean NOTHING you all say matters AT ALL!!!!! For those getting the “rebate”, enjoy it, and if you at all can, save as much of it as you can, don’t give it back!!!!

Like I said before, get all you can and can all you get!!!

By Matt

January 24, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I won’t be doing anything special with it, because once the inflation result of this moves settles in, it will be like they gave us nothing.

By JJ

January 24, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

What about a 16 year old, who worked part time, and made less than $3,000. Will they get any?

So I am a single parent of one. Does that mean I’ll get $900?

By GEEZ

January 24, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Dude—— Worthless poor,,, a bit harsh dont you think. A lot of hardworking individuals are working POOR, and probably didnt get the silver spoon like you. So although they may be poor, leave them w/ their dignity. The more I think about it… you are probably one of those WORTHLESS rich folks that get all the breaks.

By what if ....?

January 24, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

What if we get the rebates and put it back into the economy, and we still have a recession?

By Randy

January 24, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Spend it on getting the Democrats defeated who voted to give money to the welfare recipients who are too lazy to work. That is exactly what is wrong with this country, we have to support the “Arts” those people who went to college to get an education in being an idiot and can’t find anyone to buy the trash they put out as art. Then we have to bail out the welfare croud by “giving” them money they did not earn. Then we have to support the poor (read never had any incentive to get a job) then we get to support those families who had children they could not afford and now have to put them in government day care (read public schools) and while there they are given the opportunity to “share” their educational tools the parents spent money on with those “less fortunate” (read sorry lazy good for nothing good oxygen sucking waste of human flesh people who will not work to get their own kids the materials needed).

The way it should work is if you collect a welfare check, don’t collect this money or any monies that other people worked so hard to earn by using the government to collect it for you.

Don’t get out and vote because we know your one goal will be to get the person elected who will use the power of government to steal more money for you.

By TS

January 24, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna melt one of my gold chains and get a gold grillzzzz. Holla!

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Like will be Great in 2009 — Woo Hoo Hillary Girl 2008!! She will win and Will make THE RICH FINALLY PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES!!! Times are about to change for the rich white man!!!!

By Bart

January 24, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Foots, what I meant by “pushing me back toward the GOP” was more of a fundamental realization that I had. I have been so incredibly disappointed by GWB, that I thought the country needed to swing back in the other direction. I was willing to overlook some of the goofball economics that the libs endorse.

But this rebate situation just made a light go off in my head. Income distribution makes me ill, and, like it or not, the libs will do more of it.

By Dirt

January 24, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

HAHAHA, I don’t care how the people feel about their rebate and I am not worried or whining because I am not getting a rebate. The problem I have is that income redistribution is pure socialism and it’s a fundamental flaw in our government that is only going to get worse the longer it goes on and it WILL with absolute certainty cause a major crisis in the future.

By B

January 24, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

I resent the fact that those of us who make less than $75,000 a year are “poor” and “unintelligent” etc. I make even less than $25,000 a year and have a PhD…which apparently makes me stupid? I do plan on spending my rebate, even though I will pay taxes on it in 2009, because I understand the economics of the rebate system and how my spending of the money will affect even you jerks that seem to think youre an amazing, intelligent person because you make so much money. Way to go

By Steve

January 24, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

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Buy Silver Bullion …

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By Tired

January 24, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

To Randy

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

By Bart

January 24, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

HAHAHA, you’re right. Nothing I say matters. I’m a loser. Welfare (it’s a government handout, right) recipients rule!

When you’re out spending your rebate on lottery tickets and cigarettes, keep an eye out for me. I’ll be the one in the Porsche.

By badmojoe

January 24, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

GEEZ….rich folks don’t get breaks, they make breaks….until you realize that you will always be at the bottom looking up!

By NT

January 24, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

Saving it… putting it in my money market.

By Dude

January 24, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

The poor are worthless— not my fault they have NO money. The Govt Taxes us all way too much. I am not responsible for Anyone that has KIDS and cannot afford them!!

Send the POOR TO MEXICO—

Its warm so they wont need heat, and there are plenty of Bananas to eat

WORTHLESS WORTHLESS POOR

By Bart

January 24, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

B, with a Phd, no, I do not think you are unintelligent.

I’m hoping you’re still in school with that salary.

Otherwise, if you’ve spend $100k to earn $25k per year, then, yes, I do think you’re stupid.

There’s a difference in unintelligent and stupid.

By Bart

January 24, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

B, with a Phd, no, I do not think you are unintelligent.

I’m hoping you’re still in school with that salary.

Otherwise, if you’ve spent $100k to earn $25k per year, then, yes, I do think you’re stupid.

There’s a difference in unintelligent and stupid.

By Bart

January 24, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

B, with a Phd, no, I do not think you are unintelligent.

I’m hoping you’re still in school with that salary.

Otherwise, if you’ve spent $100k to earn $25k per year, then, yes, I do think you’re stupid.

There’s a difference in unintelligent and stupid.

By tye

January 24, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Why do people think the only people who are getting these tax rebates are on welfare. I may get something and I’m not on welfare, never have been. If I do get something back, it’s just what has been taken out of my pay for taxes all these years. Rich folks don’t make any breaks for me.

By GaNative

January 24, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

They can kiss my azz with this rebate. I would rather they send all these Guest Workers from India home and give me a job.

By Bill

January 24, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

The government is stealing our money…income redistribution…socialism. Give me a break. We have been endurin thirty years of income redistribution…from the poor and middle class to the wealthy.

Blaming the current fiscal mess on borrowers is (at least in part) blaming the victims. The root of the problem is deregulation of the financial industry.

By Tired

January 24, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

TO: HAHAHA

You got it all wrong my friend. High income earners are not griping about what we don’t get. We are griping about getting educated, getting and keeping good jobs, working hard and then seeing the government tax us and give it to lazy people like one of my childhood friends who dropped out of high school, makes less than 40K and constantly complains about unfair it is that I live in a nice ehouse, take nice vacations, etc. Well, I worked three jobs at a time while still going to college at the same time. The result was I paid my way to school without a loan or help so I have a right to gripe is I want. So there. That is my story and I am sticking to it.

By Steve

January 24, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Two Things

1. This is NOT fair to those of us making over $75,000. I am not a millionaire, but paid well over $20,000 to “W” last year. I get NOTHING from this, although those that have not paid a dime in taxes will see a check.

2. For those of you receiving checks, especially those with children, realize this: “W” is taking a loan out against future revenues (i.e. the largest deficit in the history of the United States) to send you a check. YOUR CHILDREN will be paying for this in the future…probably double or triple the amount of the check you will receive due to interest paid to China et al.

I think ALL hard working Americans should receive something, regardless of income. Key word - WORKING.

By Good To Go

January 24, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

This is going to be great!!!!!

This truly is the land of opportunity. Even though I have been unwilling to do the work necessary to take advantage of those opportunities, politicians are going to reward me with a check. Man this is a great country!!!!

You know, I was on Marta last night and saw all those people coming home from night classes, HAH! What chumps.

I am going to get some new games for my Play Station III, or maybe upgrade my cable subscription.

By Dude

January 24, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

WORKING

We have a Tax system the rewards Laziness and Punishes success!!

People are using the power of the VOTE to Pillage property and Money from their fellow americans.

This form of Govt. will lead to our downfall.

By Nana

January 24, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

To GaLiberal: YOU’RE AN IDIOT!

By Brian

January 24, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Pay my 2007 taxes that I owe. How ironic.

By jeffrey

January 24, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

My household income is over the limit, so I’m not getting a rebate. I don’t care. I don’t need the $.

I also dont care that some poor people who dont pay taxes are getting a check. It has literally no effect on me. The taxes I pay are spilt milk. I couldn’t care less whether its the govt or individuals spending the $. It all ends up in the same economy.

By tye

January 24, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Do any of you ever stop to think that these people may need this money. A lot of people are out of work, not of their own free will. All these companies laying people off. Corporations sending jobs overseas because they don’t want to pay American’s a descent wage. They can go overseas and pay people $5 an hour to work for them and they don’t have to worry about paying benefits or worry about unions or anything. All I hear from people is ME ME ME, I I I, MINE,MINE,MINE. I just heard where I think it was Yahoo was laying off thousands of workers.

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I cant wait to get My money!! I dont even work!! Woo Hoo!!

Free Money only in America

Poop on me!!

By Appalled

January 24, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

You people are some of the most sick and racist motherfu**ers I have ever seen in my life. SAD!!

By Dave

January 24, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

I’m going to buy a high classed hooker and get laid all night

By Appalled

January 24, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

You people are some of the most sick and racist motherfu**ers I have ever seen in my life. SAD!! Not to mention COWARDS!!

By Nana

January 24, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

TAMIKA YOU’RE AN IDIOT!!

By Clay

January 24, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Folks, this is not a “rebate.” It is an Economic Stimulus Plan. This money is not coming from the Bush Administration. It is a compromise between the administration and the Democratic Congress. Nancy Pelosi is very proud of this Plan. It is intended to get into the hands of those who will spend it and stimulate the economy. I will spend mine.

By Adgurl, Atl, GA

January 24, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

I’m going to spend it in Ireland this summer. :-)

By Aubrey

January 24, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

our first child is due in 4 weeks. do they give you 300 per child based on last years count or this year?

By Dude

January 24, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Tye—

Companies are going overseas due to the CRUSHING tax code for US corporations. The USA Has the Highest Tax on Coporations. These same EVIL coporations provide Americans with JOBs and Services.

Maybe these POOR people should give up their Satellit TV, News cars, Cigaretts and BOOZE!!

By Clay

January 24, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Oh, according to other news sites, you also get $300 per child. With 3 chidren, we have $2100 headed our way. Finally getting the HD TV!

By gale

January 24, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

I won’t get a rebate either and I am opposed to giving money to people who don’t pay income tax. I am also opposed to basing the amount on the number of children. It all reminds me of communism: “From those who have to those who need.” Interesting, but we are supposed to be against communism. The money would be better spent on a tax incentive for businesses to buy new equipment —made and for use in this country.

By Cyndi

January 24, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget they aren’t “giving” us money. You will have to claim it next year when you file taxes. And speaking of taxes I will use whatever so called rebate I get to pay off a loan I will have to get to pay the damn taxes I owe for 2007. And if there’s any left I will buy some food!!!

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Why do you all complain about taxes. Bunch of cry babies. Some of you were lucky enough to be rich so you should pay up!!

You all are a bunch of Rich LAZY cry babies

I feel so happy to take your money!!

By DowntownDawg

January 24, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

It makes me laugh to see people whine and cry over something that is made to help. Democrats want everything for free.. Well, here is some free money. It’s just everyone elses money being distributed amongst everyone..

I mean, it’s only fair. I’m a single under 25 male, no kids, and I don’t cheat my taxes, and I’m sitting just under the limit that allows me this glorious $300. Well, thats fine, I’ll take it. I mean, it only bugs me more that I’m paying for the POS and their kids, all the while they have the audacity to ask me for change as I’m trying to get into my condo.

Sometimes, it’s never enough for trash.

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

*Plus Hilliary will be president in 2008 to take more of your rich BUTT money *

HAHAHAHAH bad time too be a rich republican— We are winning BIG time in 2008!!!!!!!

By Louis

January 24, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Tamika,

Your right. We are lazy rich babies..

But guess what? Lazy and rich, sure beats lazy and poor like many of the complainers. You don’t make money being lazy.

I’ll use some of my money to pay some property taxes.. On a condo I’m trying to get rented.. Only I keep getting people like you, when I constantly say No Section 8!!

By Tired

January 24, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Yeah, that’s it Tamika we were just luckier than others. Right! I was just lucky I was able to work three jobs and go to school while my buddies partied and worked at the corner gas station. Yeah, I was just lucky the teachers gave me those good grades and yeah I was just lucky the company I work for picked my name out of a hat to work for them the bast several years. I think I will go have a drink and praise my luck.

By tye

January 24, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

@Dude…How are these Corporations providing Americans with jobs? I’m wondering why I can’t find anything made in America. The jobs are going to people in China and other countries, not to Americans.

By Clay

January 24, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

The child count is based on how many you claimed on your return last year.

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

HILIARY 2008

More money to come WOO HOO!!!!

By VinnyDooley

January 24, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

I’m putting my $300 in a fund to bail out any football players that get arrested this spring..anybody else in?

By Randy

January 24, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

It all starts at your local government, the problem is those of us who work often fail to get out and vote. When you spend all day working and come home tired we assume “others” will get out and cast a vote for us. If all the “working” people will get out and vote and throw some of these dead beat vote pandering Democrats out of office we wouldn’t need a rebate because the Republicans can use their majority to get rid of a lot of these taxes. Every single one of us should be sporting “Fair Tax.org’ stickers on our cars and vote for the one candidate who supports the Fair Tax. You may not like all of a candidates views but there has to be a starting point somewhere and I believe taxes should be that point. The only thing this rebate will turn out to be is another vote buying scheme. Democrats love that because it does nothing negative to their constituents bit does provide them with votes to stay in office. Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama are the two most dangerous terrorists in this country today. Hillary is a socialist and Obama is a muslim in sheeps clothing and ALL muslims advocate the overthrow of America.

By Non Profit Wonder Woman

January 24, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Hey $75,000 earners - I’ll trade any one of you my $300 for your salary.

By Sweettee

January 24, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Trae- You sound alot like me!!!

By Sweettee

January 24, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Trae- You sound alot like me!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 24, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

I will buy a pooper scooper, for when I have accidents in my ex-girlfriends’ closets.

By Dude

January 24, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Tye - You are dumb — Our tax code is driving america companies over sees. Cnat do business here because they cannot compete.

Change that and they will come back and you will see MADE IN AMERICA AGAIN—

And Hillary is going to take those EVIL oil companies Profits. Great Idea!! Just a faster way to put Big US OIl companies out of busines and Give the Chineses and Indians ever more OIL.

Liberalism will be the Downfall of the WEST — Its happening as we speak!

By De' Angelo

January 24, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Lottery tickets, Baby!!!!!!

By Tamika

January 24, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

I am going to spend my money on my Big Booty

By Jordayn

January 24, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Well I will put my money in my savings account and the $300 per child will start a savings account for my 2 sons. Simple as that…..

By ATL

January 24, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

I’m going to make a downpayment on some rims for my Cadillac Ekalade in order to reduce my finance charges.

By Steve

January 24, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Tamika…

You sound like you have the typical “entitled” state of mind.

BTW, I interviewed one of your “sistas” a couple of weeks ago for a $85,000 salary job. She was doing well until she wanted to “ax” me a question. Sorry, “girrrl”, we speak English in my office.

Take your $300 or so and get some Lotto tickets.

By Producer

January 24, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Put it into my mutual fund account. And by the way, why are some parasite, tapeworm, leeches getting a tax refund when they don’t pay taxes?

By patty

January 24, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

REBATE? I hope everyone is aware that it will be taxed!!! After taxes, maybe I can buy a WHOLE orange or apple. It might sound good, but what’s the point if it’s taxed. Always remember…”you never get something for nothing.”

By De' Angelo

January 24, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Lottery tickets, Baby!!!!!!

By Vince

January 24, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Not too many readers in GA - unfortunately.

$300 for each child $600 for single adult $1200 for married couple

Still, $600 isn’t much. I’ll invest it and save for a vacation. Oh wait, this comes in June.

Question: If the Christmas shopping of 4 weeks ago didn’t stimulate the economy (where I know many Americans spent well over $500) then how will this rebate help? Oh, I just thought of something, I’ll spend my rebate on 12 tanks of gas as by then, gas should be around $3.45/gal.

By LetitRide!

January 24, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

I’m taking it to Vegas baby—-and putting it down on poker—-I’ll make it multiply!

By Bubba

January 24, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

First thing me and Lulubelle is gon get us some new tires for the trailer. Then we is gonna go to the country music bar and git all liquered up. Then we is gonna round up the boys, put on our sheets and run around and scare us some folks cause you know we only feel brave when we travel in packs and under the cloak of darkness. Yeah boy, we’ll be real men and women when we gets our free money from the govment cause all we do is sit in front of the trailer all day and shoot at rats cause we gots to eat too.

By 300 Pound Gorrila

January 24, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Folks are talking about jobs going overseas and I have to assume they are talking about manufacturing jobs. It is true, large companies gravitate towards countries that have favorable tax codes. If anyone has dealt with Sarbanes-Oxley they know how convoluted ours is and they should realize that it is a major factor in “outsourcing”.

I wonder how manufacturers would feel if we tried a tax system that told them; hey, come back to America and we won’t tax you at all, so long as you don’t provide a good or service at the retail level? It is likely they would come back in droves, bringing their capital and jobs with them.

Unfortunately, there is a tax system that would do that but only cult members support it - it’s called the FairTax. Call me a cult member!

By Nana

January 24, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

Tamika, your continued posts only confirm what I said to begin with YOU ARE AN IDIOT!!

By ageofpaper

January 24, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Dude the dimwit, The US is the only country that where the consumers are getting gouged like we are, but the other countries pay so much we are getting a deal, dumb bell. Those other countries pay so much because they are taxed so high, and that tax money is used for real public transportation. The ruin of the country will be the conservatives that move jobs overseas to a commie country that is hell bent on taking over the world financially. Those commie countries do not care about patents, lead, worker safety and our companies that had to move over there were making money before they went over there, it is greed and that is what will bring down our country.

By ageofpaper

January 24, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Corporations should not be taxed at all, in fact businesses should not be taxed, the tax should be placed on the folks that profit from the business profits. If Exxon makes huge money then great, anyone that gets a dividend or salary should get taxed. The fat slobs that ride the jets to super bowl should have to have all those expenditures taxed as income. Who do you suppose makes the tax laws Santa Claus? The tax laws are so bad boo ho is that why there are more millionaires than ever?

By The Prince

January 24, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

What difference does it make what people do with it? The only thing that helps the economy is less taxes and regulation on producers of goods.

By Mr Charlie

January 24, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

Tentative, eh?

Probably will be just enough to buy groceries.

By LizDawg

January 24, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Some of you should use the money to buy yourself some damn health insurance

By twinkletoes

January 24, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

The question is academic since I won’t get a check (am retired) but if I did, it’d go right into my savings account. This is a stupid way to try to boost the economy when all it will do is put the U S deeper in debt. Borrowing money for this makes NO fiscal sense at all

By Rebate my butt

January 24, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

I am not getting one. I am retired and I am on a fixed pension. I still continue to work to pay for my two son’s college (22K a year after HOPE)….I make too much for my sons to get federal aid. But we wanted to give them something we didn’t get. My wife and I had two children because that’s all we could afford. We didn’t pump out children because it meant more food stamps. It was called planned parenthood back in our day. Now I read that I am not eligible for the credit because we make too much. It gets better, I have to take a drug test every so often to keep my job and pay the government taxes. I wonder how many of these folks have to take a drug test to get my government tax dollars? This is a crock….fix the economy. How about ship their butts to Iraq for a few months. There is work there and the pay isn’t too bad….oh I forgot, they have 13 kids to take care of and the government is giving them $300 a kid. Did i mention that we had two kids because that’s all we could afford. This is what I get for working hard and taking care of my family. Go get a job.

By shallow

January 24, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

I’m buying $300 Christian Louboutin’s…HOTT

By teamwork_dreamwork

January 24, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Could not have said it better my self There is work there and the pay isn’t too bad….oh I forgot, they have 13 kids to take care of and the government is giving them $300 a kid. Did i mention that we had two kids because that’s all we could afford. This is what I get for working hard and taking care of my family. Go get a job.

By jill

January 24, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

I’ll spend it on products not made in ‘Merica. Just kidding — I think.

By Junebug and nem

January 24, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Zooted and booted, ya herd me!

By Rico

January 24, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Tamika…Your attitude is exactly why you are where you are! Most so called, “Rich People”, make their own luck by taking risks and building wealth over time.

So, I will not receive this welfare check. But..If I did, it would not even pay for one night out with the family.

Hopefully you will spend your welfare money is a wonderful way. Rememeber, no booze, cigs, or drugs.

By **Malcolm Farrikan**

January 24, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Put it towards some Yac and table dances @ Magic City. While there I’ll get with Obama’s dad and try to figure out how to get more of whitee’s cash. -Once you go Barack, you never go back.

By Tom

January 24, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna get me some welfare mamas sterilized.

By Bob

January 24, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

probably use it for toilet paper in one dollar bills. I figured it would save on toilet paper since the US dollar is not worth the paper it is printed on……

By Steve

January 24, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

Rico…

Well said! I am taking my tax refund and buying more gold. Not teeth. Certificates….

By teamwork_dreamwork

January 24, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Atlanta is a City of many options but this is not one of them - splurge, my girlfriend is high maintenance

By Tommy

January 24, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

I will waste it….just like our pathetic government would do.

By The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away...

January 24, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

Like a previous poster stated, I will also be paying taxes.

So much for my contribution to this sick economy of ours…

By yl

January 24, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

Most of Clayton C** will be stocking up on crack rock with it.

By Smarterthantheaveragebear

January 24, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this

What you all fail to understand is that this is YOUR money they are giving “back”…also the “tax cuts” NO LONGER exists due to this “plan”…so, we are not being given a gift as they would have you to believe…more government tricks. Trying to keep us dependent on them for SALVATION. Please get smart and stop depending on the government for answers and happiness. - Politicians = CROOKS.

By Hosed!

January 24, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe that we are paying almost $50,000 just in federal taxes this year and we don’t get a dime of our money back? What a crock!!! I would invest this money, you slobs that don’t work will use it to buy lottery tickets and malt liquor.

By fer

January 24, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

I will save mine.

By mrsbanks

January 24, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

529 plans for the kids and home repairs…nothing glamorous but much needed.

By mrsbanks

January 24, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

529 plans for the kids and home repairs…nothing glamorous but much needed.

By TW

January 24, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this

Gives me a little more spending cash when I travel to Venezuela this summer.

By Lilly

January 24, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

How did race get involved in your comments Tamika?

By peter

January 24, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

i made too much so mine is going to someone who paid no tax. another redistribution of wealth scheme.

By peter

January 24, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

i made too much so mine is going to someone who paid no tax. another redistribution of wealth scheme.

By Annoyed Taxpayer

January 24, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

I hate each and every one of you that voted for this idiot in the White House. It’s YOUR fault we’re in this mess. It’s YOUR fault we’re spending billions of dollars on a pointless war for oil under the guise of killing “evil” muslims. I can’t wait until the recession and you all are selling your McMansions and having to w** out your daughters to put gas in you 5mpg SUVs an Eff One Fittys.

Please send pics of your daughters if they’re blonde. Brunettes bitch and whine too much

By brad

January 24, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Annoyed taxpayer. I will say a prayer for you tonight. I’ll also ask my daughter to also.

By jp

January 24, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

watch this before you do anything… http://video-stats.video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9050474362583451279

By I hate Buckhead

January 24, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

I’m going to buy coats for a few guys I saw in Buckhead. The freakin’ losers are too cool to wear one when it’s 17 degrees outside.

By jess

January 24, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

I’ll use my $300 to start a loan ‘til payday business and parlay it into 3 billion dollars in 2 years. Call me when you need a loan, sucker.

By Lets do it again

January 24, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Ok so this what we need to do. buy a whole bunch of essentials from costco or sams club. stock up on items. Then we all do not spend a penny on anything but bills for the next 8 months. Next year they would be giving us 1,500 - 5,500 bucks. sounds like a plan? who is in this. no but seriously, i am grateful. It is kind of scary to know that the feds are giving us money to spend it. Our economy is pretty much f—-ed up. It is so bad, they are going to give us money to spend…..hum……that is like a drug dealer giving you a pound of weed, a kilo, 2 eightballs, and a keg of moonshine and telling you to go have fun and come back to him for business.

By gtfan

January 25, 2008 3:51 AM | Link to this

…write a check to Al Sharpton and address it:

‘From: A White Man’

By Katie

January 25, 2008 6:01 AM | Link to this

I’m certainly not going to give it to retailers, as the government would like. This boost to the economy is intended to line the pockets of business owners—duh!!!

By John

January 25, 2008 6:28 AM | Link to this

I’m one of those that will get a tax rebate…..even though I didn’t pay any taxes!! Thanks, democrats!

By Pam

January 25, 2008 6:33 AM | Link to this

I will be paying of debt. It is senseless to spend it when I have bills!

By Skreet

January 25, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this

I will support the Chinese government by buying a flat screen TV at WalMarks.

By lovelyliz

January 25, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this

I’ll probably put it into savings until the government asks for it back.

They have to eventually start paying down the deficit.

By Mrs. Stephens

January 25, 2008 7:01 AM | Link to this

I will put mines into savings!

By Tired

January 25, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this

Katie, have you ever stopped to think that without business owners there are no businesses and without businesses there are no jobs. Duh?

By p

January 25, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

I’ll use my rebate to pay my income tax bill. Umm, what’s the point of this thing, again?

Maybe they can just redirect it instead of wasting money on the stamp.

By Buzzer

January 25, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this

Hey GAliberal - so now you dont want to pay for the resoruces that you use. If you are saving for your retirement that is good. But I dont see why I should foot the bill for your living expenses. Oops Hillary will cuddle you like the mama’s boy or girl that you are as your parents did not instil in you the ability to look after yourself.

By Dee

January 25, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

Only TAX PAYERS will receive tax rebates. We’ll also have to claim it as earned income for our 2008 taxes (remember the tax rebate of 2001). People who receive government assistance (welfare) will not receive the tax rebate.

By John

January 25, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this

I made $74,500, looks like I’m getting a rebate. I’ll probably use it to buy an American made gun.

By tye

January 25, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

@Dude….PLEASE, these companies are just greedy and selfish. All they care about is getting rich, so shut up.

By MissManners

January 25, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

I am going to pay off some debt.

By MissManners

January 25, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

I am going to pay off some debt.

By hern

January 25, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

So I pay more taxes, but get no refund due to having a high income— And someone who pays virtually no taxes is getting a refund? Who’s the one paying the taxes in the first place?

By Sherie

January 25, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Paying off debt!

By sharon

January 25, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

I’m going to finally get the below the gum cleaning my dental hygenist has been recommending. Even with my dental insurance it’s going to cost $800.00

By GJ

January 25, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Free money for all. What a great government we have. The only problem is those paying the taxes get none of their taxes back, but the government ensures those who don’t even pay federal taxes get a share. This was one of Stalins first policies and look what that led to. No doubt my taxes will go up again to pay for this free for all to those who don’t work as hard to provide for their families, but why should they when the government can steal the money from me to give to them. God Bless America, the land for the free hand out

By GJ

January 25, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

Free money for all, except those that pay the most taxes. What a great government we have. The only problem is those paying the taxes get none of their taxes back, but the government ensures those who don’t even pay federal taxes get a share. This was one of Stalins first policies and look what that led to. No doubt my taxes will go up again to pay for this free for all to those who don’t work as hard to provide for their families, but why should they when the government can steal the money from me to give to them. God Bless America, the land for the free hand out

By Mary

January 25, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Oh, I feel so sorry for those who make over $75,000 and don’t get any money back. They cry - “It’s not fair” like little 5 year olds on the playground.

Exactly WHO told you that life would be fair?

Is if fair that a single parent who gets no child support, has to work two jobs to support her children? NO

Is it fair that not everyone can live in a McMansion? NO

Is if fair that Joe drives a Hummer, while Van drives a Toyota? No

Is it fair that Tom makes $100,000, but Bob only makes $50,000? No

No it isn’t fair. Life isn’t fair, get over it. Grow up, put your big person panties on, and deal with it.

You play the hand you are dealt, and you do the best you can with what you’ve got!!!!

So quite crying, and count your blessings. Be thankful for what you do have. Be thankful that you have a job, period.

Try focusing on what you have, not want others have. Quit trying to “one-up” your neighbors…..

By GJ

January 25, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Mary, stop free loading, get a job and pay your way. some people get of their lazy butts and work hard to achieve things in life, obviosly, unlike a freeloader like yourself. You say it yourself, who said life was fair? We can’t all live in McMansions, but those that do, work for that money and didn’t expect a free hand out to from someone else to pay for their needs. May if there weren’t so many free handouts from our leftist government more people would find an incentive to get off their butts and work for a living, maybe that would stop the recession we are already in. either that, or we should all stop working a get the government to provide for all of us, then nobody will need to work.

By retired55

January 25, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

Going to put an a/c in my street rod. Thanks, george!!!

By Martha

January 25, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Mary,

Exactly WHO told you that life would be fair?

very true

Is if fair that a single parent who gets no child support, has to work two jobs to support her children? NO

Why should someone else pay for a single parents mistakes?

Is it fair that not everyone can live in a McMansion? NO

Absolutely, you should get out of life what you put in

Is if fair that Joe drives a Hummer, while Van drives a Toyota? No

Yes that’s what they decide to spend their own money on

Is it fair that Tom makes $100,000, but Bob only makes $50,000? No

tom probably put in more effort to get a good job, you know like getting an education

No it isn’t fair. Life isn’t fair, get over it. Grow up, put your big person panties on, and deal with it.

Fairness has never benn delivered to peole by theft and that’s what the government os doing stealing from the productive to provide for the unproductive elements of society

You play the hand you are dealt, and you do the best you can with what you’ve got!!!!

You got that right! Stop expecting the handouts then

By brittjbail

January 25, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

It is the people’s responsibility to spend it wisely and not over extend what they have. But by saying you’re not going to spend it because the government wants you too is just ignorant. It’s not the governments complete fault that the economy is falling apart….we the people have played a big part too. we over extend our credit, buy bigger things than our wallets can handle and just make plain stupid financial decisions. Take responisbility for your actions and help put the money BACK into the economy so we can become finacially healthy again. It won’t happen overnight, but this is a good start.

By Bart

January 25, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

Mary,

You represent the absolute worst of the worst of entitlement thinkers. We’re not complaining life’s not fair. We’re complaining that we paid all the taxes and get NONE back. Why can’t you see this? Would you like to have your house taken away and given to someone that needs it more? There’s absolutely no difference. And, regarding the child support line, you made a bad decision for a husband; not my problem. Your bad decisions caused you to not be able to afford a big house; again not my problem.

I think you and others are the ones who are jealous. I couldn’t care less if you’re getting $600. You hate me because I’ve been successful and don’t need a $600 handout from the government.

By NAY

January 25, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

I agree with Bill. He is sooo right. he broke down the whole scenerio of why the rebate is being issue. Way to go Bill. Thank you for breaking that down to those who can not or refuse to understand.

Personally, if I get a rebate I am doing the smart thing as in investing it. Every little penny/dollar count.

Big screen t.v, viewing and giving money to naked people and any other materialistic items is not going to benefit me 10 years from here. Also, like to add kudos for those who are going to spend their rebate on catching up on bills, paying off debt and keeping their kids clothe and fed!

Let’s be real to ourselves!

By E

January 25, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

My check is going straight into my savings account. Exciting, isn’t it?

By Debbie

January 25, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Well, considering my husband was just laid off from his job - restructuring to save money - and I’m a Realtor and haven’t had a closing in five months due to the market crisis, I’d say I’ll be putting that money on some of the bills I don’t know how I’m going to pay!!

What bothers me is that after receiving this, next year we’ll receive a 1099 from the government so that we can pay taxes on these refunded taxes!! Where’s the sense in that?

As for all the people getting upset because people who paid no taxes are also getting a refund, think of this: it says people who WORKED and didn’t pay taxes - not people who collected welfare payments. Perfect scenario: my daughter is a fourth year college student - lives on student loans and a part time job. She doesn’t typically pay taxes because she has student status write offs - 1/100th of a write off compared to those in business. She’ll qualify for $300 - which she will dearly appreciate.

And one more note - if the president wants to stimulate the economy, he might want to reconsider us getting the *#ll out of Iraq, instead of meeting up with Iraqi leaders to try and institute a permanent American base there - especially considering he’s spending over 10 Billion Dollars - our tax dollars - there MONTHLY!!! Imagine just one year of that money being pumped back into our economy!

By Trace

January 25, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Here’s a concern, if the government can simply print $150 Billion, what does that do to inflation, which is already increasing? If inflation continues to go up, does that mean America becomes less competitive and our currency worthless? (remember we still need to import oil etc). If we become less competitive won’t we lose jobs? If we lose jobs and have inflation, who in the worlds financial markets will trust the dollar? We won’t be able to buy anything from anyone

What we really need is stable money with a true value, otherwise we will all quickly become millionaires, but a million dollars will buy a gallon of milk. That’s not econically sound thinking and benefits nobody. The poor who apparently benefit most from this rebate, even though they don’t pay taxes!! Will be the first to suffer a decline in the value of the dollar.

In reality the stimulus package is to bail out Wall St and the banks, who for year created a housing bubble and are now suffering along with a lot of speculators. The overall economy is still strong and those with jobs and prudent financial standing will benefit from lower prices. government interference in the market will not stop the market doing a correction, but will delay it and eventually make it worse.

By BelieveinginSanta

January 25, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Well, well. With this fortune coming soon, I need to start thinking how to increase my portfolio, stocks, bonds, etc. Golly, this is a lifetime opportunity!

By Donna P.

January 25, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately me and my husband don’t qualify to get the tax rebates. So enjoy our tax money!! We are not rich by any means but the Federal government must think so.

By Mary

January 25, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

I never said I was a freeloader, I never said I was a single parent…..

I was stating that life is not fair.

I am not a freeloader, I have worked at my current job for 16 years. I have owned three homes, that I purchased myself, which I saved the downpayment for. I have absolutely NO DEBT at all, I live within my means.

I get up and go to work every single day. I pay my own way in this world, I don’t rely on anyone but myself. I could care less if the government wants to send me a check or not. If I get one, it will go straight into my savings account anyway, because I don’t owe anybody a damn thing, other than my mortage company. Everything else I have in my possession is paid for with CASH that I went to work and worked very hard for.

Now, how many of you can say that? None, you are all up to your eyeballs in debt that you can’t afford, and now it’s not fair that the government isn’t giving you a handout!!!!!

By tye

January 25, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

@Dude…You say send the poor to Mexico. There’s no one in Mexico, all the Mexicans are in the United States.

By Julie

January 25, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

There is an assumption by some on this board that if you don’t make $150K/yr then you are lazy or uneducated. There are plenty of people who have graduate degrees and work very hard who make significantly less than $75K or $150K. Teachers, for example, make little money for their educational level. So do many people working in a variety of positions. Their choices do not make them stupid or lazy- some people are not driven by money and do not measure success by paycheck alone. The comments by the “rich” on this board however, reflect a dearth of intelligence and compassion despite their paycheck size. To lump teachers or the hard-working middle-class in with lazy people is simply ignorant. Your paycheck may be much larger than mine, but that does not make you a more valuable human being. Try discussing policy without character slandering. It makes you sound more intelligent.

By GJ

January 25, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Mary no debt here.

I don’t need the hand out. I just think those that didn’t pay federal taxes should not get tax ‘refunds’ for taxes they didn’t pay. Where as those that paid the federal taxes get nothing for all their efforts.

There are a lot of people regardless of their income that are not rich. The rich do not have incomes, they don’t need to work, John Kerry only pays 8% on his income (good liberal that he is). Most peopele work hard, save for their retirement and get no help, so don’t spout on about those earning $75,000 a year crying, they are not crying about $300, it’s just the insanity of the government excluding tax payers from a refund while refunding taxes those who didn’t pay tax in the first place.

By the way congratulations on not having debt. It’s possibly the only way to survive the financial collapse the government is creating for the future.

By Julie

January 25, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Steve, I would like to interview for your $85K job! P.S. Tamika is a poser…

By Frustrated!!!

January 25, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Why the income limits for couples to be eligible for a tax rebate?? We save and invest our money, pay off our debts, don’t indulge (e.g., don’t have a big screen television), chose (and incurred student loans) to be highly educated, etc., yet we CONTINUE to be penalized for striving for a better and responsible (non-government dependent) way of life and living within our means!!!!!

By jeff

January 25, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

$300 in a Roth, $300 for an apartment for a week in Croatia. Thanks Prez!

By ageofpaper

January 25, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

This rebate is a government sponsored cash infusion to the big banks. Average credit card balance is 9000. The government knows that people with brains will pay down their balances, ergo huge cash to banks and like the earlier poster said, we will get taxed on it next year and the government gets more. If you make over the limit, remember how it was before you made good money? That is if your names not Buffy or Biff. Don’t be so greedy.

By Steve

January 25, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Julie…

Sorry…I just put an offer out to someone last night. If she does not take it, I’ll let you know!

By Teri

January 25, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Well, Kat, maybe you and your healthy salary just need to spend a little less. Some of us live and do without a lot of things we would like on a whole lot less than you!

By Troi

January 25, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

**How does this affect single persons without children? I have yet to see that equation.

Also, if you OWE taxes, will the rebate be applied to your balance???**

By KP

January 25, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

haven’t you ever heard of not counting your chickens before they hatch? Can’t spend what you don’t have or may not get. They make it all sound good in words and paper, let’s see what it all boils down to when it is all said and done. Something will come up and no one will get NOTHING!!! Never get your hopes on anything in life, especially from the government cause they give and turn right around and snatch back. So we all lose in the end.

By Renee

January 25, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I will use it to pay towards a credit card debt. It is very hard to see a reduction in the balance unless you make large payments.

By Suzy Q

January 25, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

This is not a g******* rebate. This is an advancemnet of one’s 2008 tax refund, if you are entitled to one. It will be considered as income when you file your 2008 taxes. Congress and that dumb ass Bush (an embrassment to the world) should pull back the money. This country is in such a financial disater that it is a disgrace.

By bud

January 25, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

the government gets the last laugh remember —you will have to pay 2008 taxes on that hand-out sure is nice and warm in florida

By Twinkers

January 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Don’t be fool by this govt, nothing is free in thee days you worked for that so to me the govt is only giving you back what you paid into already…. So don’t be fool.

By The Truth

January 25, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

I am going to put gas in my Yukon….Better yet, would someone like to buy it with their phat checks? What the h—- was I thinking when I bought that beast??!!!

By Cheryl

January 25, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Just remember that this is really just a case of us loaning money to ourselves. This ‘rebate’ will increase the federal deficit, and who pays that off? We do. At least, those of us who pay taxes do.

By steam

January 25, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Pay one charge card off.

By Andy

January 25, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I’m using mine to pay back taxes. They’re sending it to me and I’m sending it right back. Kind of a bummer, don’t cha think?

By Fernessa

January 25, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I’m going to save my money

By Jason

January 25, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

I buying Euros and stock in French energy companies. Yeah, that won’t help the US economy but it will help me. Since this is just a ploy to help the current politicians push problems off till later for others to solve, I’ve got to do what I can to get myself ready for when that even bigger bubble bursts.

Sorry Wal-Mart and China, you’re not getting the money from me for a big screen tv or high def dvd player.

By Techie

January 25, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Instead of giving the money to people who will spend it on cell phones and satellite TV or beer and cigs, why not give it to people who will spend it wisely or invest it in meaningful ways into the economy?

By Snoopermom

January 25, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I’m always leary of ‘tax cuts’ of any kind becuase if we get a cut or “rebate”, they’ll take it away some other way. So they will find a way to get this $$ back through some sort of tax. Anyway, mine will go in an envelope in a drawer to save for Christmas shopping.

By Nan

January 25, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Lets get real. There are no free lunches. Whatever you want to call this rebate, we’re all going to end up paying it back with interest in the future. The government’s in debt now — where is this money coming from?

By Stephanie

January 25, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

I’m using it to pay down a credit card-I’ve already dumped money into the economy for things I didn’t have ready cash to buy!

By Frustrated!!!

January 25, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Apologies for my venting in my 10:20am posting above, which I’ll continue. Approximately 30% of our income goes to taxes. This includes taxes for the public school system, yet by our choosing to live inside the loop to avoid the commute issue we then have to pay for private school for our children because of the poor quality and corruption of the ATL public school system — i.e., everything is dumbed down to the lowest common denominator. Overall, I continue to be frustrated by the abuse, generational dependency, and expectation that the government will take care you and lack of self esteem and desire to contribute productively to society, rather than be a burden to society, by certain segments of our society!!! I digress, so back to my main point —- let all of those who pay taxes (and only those who pay taxes) be eligible for the tax rebate.

By WirelessBuzz

January 25, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

What rebate? Apparently at some point, I moved out of the middle class so it appears that I will not be getting a rebate. Funny thing, someone forgot to tell me I was no longer in the middle class! I got news for those folks in Washington - the middle class extends well past $75,000 of income!

By Elaine7

January 25, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Hey CAA, If you dont like your rebate check, send it to me. Dont look a gift horse in the mouth.

By Elizabeth

January 25, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

I just spent 30 minutes laughing at this blog….too funny! Your comments made my day/week/year. I will save mine….

By Jim

January 25, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

I wish the government would not send the money to us. First of all, the government does not have the money and will borrow it. Secondly, it will probably end up borrowing the money from China. Third, if we do borrow the money from China, the government will have to pay interest and principal back to China and U.S. citizens will probably end up buying Chinese products with the borrowed money.

That means China will end up with their money and with a note for that money too. The government will be deeper in debt. Anything bought with the money, by taxpayers, will only brighten our lives for a few hours.

Strange things happen during election years. There isn’t any way this economic package would be flying through Congress if an election was not in front of us.

Our political leaders are buying votes.

Will I spend the money? No, I’ll save it for the day taxes have to go up to pay for all this foolishness.

By Tahuaya

January 25, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Dé gracias a Dios para tarjetas Verdes.

Podré mandar más dinero a El Salvador.

By Mimi altree

January 25, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

All kidding aside…we need to spend this money on American made products to stimulate the American economy. The last national incentive we had (in the 90’s)went for mostly clothing and that puts money into the pockets of overseas manufacturers. Spread the word to spend American.

By Mimi

January 25, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

All kidding aside…we need to spend this money on American made products to stimulate the American economy. The last national incentive we had (in the 90’s)went for mostly clothing and that puts money into the pockets of overseas manufacturers. Spread the word to spend American.

By Wild Side

January 25, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

WOMEN & BOOZE!!!!

By Frustrated!!!

January 25, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Mary,

Based on responses to your “life’s not fair” I hope you realize that others are NOT responsible for others bad decisions and judgements in life. As in others and my 10:20 and 12:20 postings you’ll see a wave of frustration with individuals and certain segments of our society feeling they are somehow entitled to “something” from society and the government and that everyone but themselves are responsible for the hand they were dealt. We are getting tired of supporting a lifetime lifestyle for for these parasites!!!

By ggp

January 25, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

=VOTE FOR THE FAIR TAX LAW… we are all in hard times even the rich because they just have higher bills to pay. For this tax rebate is just an excuse from the gov that they have fu & trying to fix something that has always been messed up & always will be messed up because they can’t fix it. Everyone is trying to make everyone else believe it can be repaired but will it, can it. NO NO NO!! SO with that said MY REFUND will be put into savings to pay it back next year. The government stinks

By Pat

January 25, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Since my wife and I work and make more than $150k we won’t get any of this giveaway booty. Oh yeah, we also can’t participate in a pre-tax IRA, can’t take deductions for our children’s college tuition payments or write off my home equity line of credit interest.

I guess I should just be glad that I have worked hard to become successful so that I can have my pay garnished to give to those who have yet to realize the american dream like my “in debt up to my eyeballs a##” is.

Good luck America. When you run out of “rich” working folks to tax who will turn out the lights on the socialists dream of a country?

Hillary?

By AtlantaMike

January 25, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Archie Bunker - Your comment says it all. $1000 rims, funny stuff.

By hope you're all saving it

January 25, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

NO I won’t be spending a dime… I’ll place it into a seperate savings account so that in 2009 when they ask for it back…they can have it!!

Didn’t we experience this with Bush already???

By TeeJay76

January 25, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Why is everyone making such a big deal out of this. What we should be discussing is why the gov’t is giving us peanuts when they are spending 700mill to build an embassy in Iraq just to have someone blow it up. I couldnt understand how our govt gets away with things like sending billions overseas to other countries and building lavish 700mill compounds in foreign countries but after reading these posts it is apparent that the majority of people in this country are complete morons so why shouldnt the govt bend you over and screw you? If the govt really wanted to make a difference in the economy give every 12k and not 12 hundred. GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS PEOPLE THEY DO NOT WANT A MIDDLE CLASS THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR SORRY A* THERE WILL BE A LOWER AND AN UPPER CLASS THATS IT THEY ARE JUST DOING ENOUGH TO SHUT YOUR DUMB A*ES UP LONG ENOUGH TO IMPLEMENT THEIR PLAN AND YES I AM TALKING ABOUT DEMS AND REPUBLICANS. THERE ARE NO PARTY LINES ALL POLITICIANS ARE CRIMINALS.

By TeeJay76

January 25, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Why is everyone making such a big deal out of this. What we should be discussing is why the gov’t is giving us peanuts when they are spending 700mill to build an embassy in Iraq just to have someone blow it up. I couldnt understand how our govt gets away with things like sending billions overseas to other countries and building lavish 700mill compounds in foreign countries but after reading these posts it is apparent that the majority of people in this country are complete morons so why shouldnt the govt bend you over and screw you? If the govt really wanted to make a difference in the economy give every 12k and not 12 hundred. GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS PEOPLE THEY DO NOT WANT A MIDDLE CLASS THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR SORRY A* THERE WILL BE A LOWER AND AN UPPER CLASS THATS IT THEY ARE JUST DOING ENOUGH TO SHUT YOUR DUMB A*ES UP LONG ENOUGH TO IMPLEMENT THEIR PLAN AND YES I AM TALKING ABOUT DEMS AND REPUBLICANS. THERE ARE NO PARTY LINES ALL POLITICIANS ARE CRIMINALS.

By TeeJay76

January 25, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Why is everyone making such a big deal out of this. What we should be discussing is why the gov’t is giving us peanuts when they are spending 700mill to build an embassy in Iraq just to have someone blow it up. I couldnt understand how our govt gets away with things like sending billions overseas to other countries and building lavish 700mill compounds in foreign countries but after reading these posts it is apparent that the majority of people in this country are complete morons so why shouldnt the govt bend you over and screw you? If the govt really wanted to make a difference in the economy give every 12k and not 12 hundred. GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS PEOPLE THEY DO NOT WANT A MIDDLE CLASS THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR SORRY A* THERE WILL BE A LOWER AND AN UPPER CLASS THATS IT THEY ARE JUST DOING ENOUGH TO SHUT YOUR DUMB A*ES UP LONG ENOUGH TO IMPLEMENT THEIR PLAN AND YES I AM TALKING ABOUT DEMS AND REPUBLICANS. THERE ARE NO PARTY LINES ALL POLITICIANS ARE CRIMINALS.

By bxbeauty

January 25, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Albert - I second that nomination! Dave Ramsey for President!!! IF, I do indeed receive said rebate, it will go towards my debt snowball.

By Mary J Blige

January 25, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

Ima spend mine on bettin own dowg fi’en yall. hhaayy!!

By freddy

January 25, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

I’m going to quet ma job.

By LW

January 25, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

I’m going to help the economy by giving it to Democratic candidates for Congress. The GOP is responsible for this failing economy, the screw-up in Iraq, and the mess our healthcare system is in. Screw ‘em!

By Dirty Harry

January 25, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

++ ++ I am going to Vegas baby!!! ++ ++ Free Money—Is this a great country or what!!

By Bobbie

January 25, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

Heck no…..because I am one of the lucky ones who makes more than 75,000. And we do not get any money back. Only the ones that did not pay get money back. The poor can take a hike!

By eyesrolling

January 26, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

(1)This is the largest gathering of simpletons I have ever witnessed. Especially the people who claim to earn $150k. Who pays you $150k, and you can’t spell? Where do I sign up? (2)Have any of you ever been to a third world country, where you have to step over crippled beggars in the street, where homeless children wander and paraplegics drag themselves around in the dirt? The rich few don’t care about the poor in those countries and that’s where we are headed. You’re nothing but a bunch of animals and/or fools to begrudge a gift to the poor in our country. Yes, the Republicans and their corporate sponsors did this to the country by giving tax breaks to corporations, who in turn stuffed the pockets of the executive teams, while downsizing the staff and leaving their pay stagnant. That money was supposed to go to the middle class to stimulate the economy. Fools, wake up. You may think $150k is enough now but you are sifting down the chain into the classification of “poor” every day along with everyone else.

By Mike In Woodstock

January 26, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Okay, politics aside, all of you folks who are p** about receiving this money, please feel free to forward it to me.

By Fat and Happy Slob

January 26, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Wooohoooooo!! Lookie here, free money for me and mya honey afallin from the sky! Repube’s complainin ‘cause I’ma gaining on their ill-gotten money supply!!!

The time for the piper to be paid has come, Repubes! All the fat, happy, and lazy slobs rejoice, for the good ole U.S. of A. is a comin back to us. Rupube whining and griping is music to my ears. ROTFLMAO!

Off I go to buy my bran new wide-screen color t.v. and a pair of them thar Michael Jordan sneakers, laughin all the way to Best Buy. Have fun, y’all.

Billy Bob and Betty Sue Lazy Bums

By Hardcore Conservative

January 26, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

I be spending it on the one thing that has any real value… Guns and ammo