Economic Stimulus Payment

This was from Trina's blog. She got it from an email and the author is unknown. I thought it was hilarious!


This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment explained here in a Q&A format:

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 the taxpayers.

Q: So the government is giving me back my own money?
A: Just a smidgen.

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 doesn't that stimulate the economy of China?
A: Shut up.