@ Barbara, unfortunately I’ve spoken to some people who are planning to use their rebate to increase their debt by buying foreign products mainly on credit!

@ Harmony, nope, no writeoff for me there! However, I’m sure people will try to cheat on their taxes that way by making up a fake business meeting, only to get caught and have to pay fines.

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That is very true. An extraordinary amount of money is being spent on the processing of the rebates…not to mention the labor to handle all of this additional paperwork.

As much as I believe we need some type of stimulus, like you, I wonder if this is the best choice.

For those who spend their checks (vs saving them), it would help the economy if the money is spent on products made in the USA. However, I’m guessing many will be using them to pay down debt.

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“The focus of today’s stimulus packages on consumer spending is therefore completely backward. Consumption is a consequence of production. This fact is ignored by the Bush plan, which attempts to achieve prosperity through $100 billion in deficit-spending.”

To stimulate the economy, liberate it

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