this from Backwater Report

Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?”

A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

“Q. Where will the government get this money?”

A. From taxpayers.

“Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?”

A. Not enough to be concerned about.

“Q. Why not just let me keep my money instead of making me send it to you so you can send it back to me?”

A. Shut up.

“Q. What is the purpose of this payment?”

A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

“Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of China?”

A. Shut up.

“Q. Are there any other purposes to this payment?”

A. It will help us get out of debt

“Q. If we’re already in debt how will going deeper in debt get us out of debt?”

A. Shut up.

“Q. Are there any other purposes to this payment?”

A. Yes, for every 1.00 that the Government spends the economy profits 1.50.

“Q. If that’s true why don’t we do this all the time?”

A. Shut up.

“Q. Are you sending a tax rebate to people who don’t pay taxes?”

A. Yes

“Q. Isn’t that more like a welfare check than a tax rebate?”

A. Shut up.

“Q. How soon will this stimulate the economy?”

A. The greatest effect will be seen in 2012

“Q. Why must we be in such a hurry to do this now if it doesn’t kick in until 2012?

A. Shut up.