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Stimulus Package Explaned....

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Real Estate Agent with Town Residential

I received this in my email and I found it very interesting.  I am sure you can draw your opinons.....

 

"This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment.

      This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q

      and 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 taxpayers.

 

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

      A. Only 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 isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

      A. Shut up.

 

      Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US  economy by

      spending your stimulus check wisely:

 

      If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China

      .

      If you spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.

      If you purchase a computer it will go to India .

      If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico ,

      Honduras , and  Guatemala (unless you buy organic).

      If you buy a car it will go to Japan .

      If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan .

 

      And none of it will help the American economy.

 

      We need to keep that money here in America . You can keep the money

      in America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game,

      or spend it on prostitutes, beer and wine (domestic ONLY), or

      tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the US

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Martin E. Kalisker, Esq.
Natick, MA
Real Estate Law From A Practical Perspective

If that is how you explain the proposed changes to the housing stimulus bill, then I feel sorry for your clients.  As Realtors® we should stand united in the hope that the government is putting pressure on lenders to extend loans to those who want (and can afford) to buy a new home.  The credit of up to $15,000 will be available to everyone, with no first time homebuyer restriction, nor any restriction on income level.  This money is not meant to be spent on luxury items, but to improve the new home and generally increase the market value of the community by having more ownership and less "upside down" owner.

 

Feb 09, 2009 10:39 AM
Kathy Toth
Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

Sad but too funny! I got a good laugh out of that.  Thanks.  (And to think... I started reading this thinking you were serious.  Well, I guess in a way you were, huh?)

Kathy

Feb 09, 2009 10:59 AM
Paul Macapagal
Town Residential - Manhattan, NY
NYC Sales Expert

In no way shape of form do I endorse or preach this message.  As I have stated in the beginning of the post, Ifound it interesting but you should draw your own opinion on what you feel the stimulus is. I also posted this in off topic and the humor section. So there is no need for you to feel sorry for my clients.  I am glad this post is bringing out the emotions, and I am with you that I hope the Govt get it right and directs the money down the right channels

Paul

Feb 09, 2009 11:21 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I'm really laughing right out loud at this.... you should post it into some of the groups that appreciate humor!

Feb 14, 2009 07:34 AM