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USA: President asks Congress to pass a bill for him to sign in order to authorize the Treasury Department to mail people $600 checks. Iraq: Prime Minister roams the streets handing out cold hard cash (cnn.com) |  |
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2008-07-13 10:55:55 AM |
Seems like things are calming down a lot if the Prime Minister can walk around in public handing out cash.
Good for them.
Good for them.
| newmoonpuppyhead | 2008-07-13 11:12:37 AM |
So, uhm, does that mean he's coming here to give us back the money we spent, too?
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
| ZAZ
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2008-07-13 12:15:04 PM |
newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
| cltbuilder | 2008-07-13 02:13:11 PM |
ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Someone should notify the Treasury so they can cancel all that debt currently nearing $10 trillion.
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Someone should notify the Treasury so they can cancel all that debt currently nearing $10 trillion.
| altinos | 2008-07-13 02:13:20 PM |
Note how easy it is to give away the USA taxpayers' money to others, while it is difficult to give the money back to the people they took it from.
| Larry the Fish | 2008-07-13 02:16:58 PM |
ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Yeah.. I personally misplaced my 25,000 dollar rebate.
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Yeah.. I personally misplaced my 25,000 dollar rebate.
| toraque
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2008-07-13 02:19:07 PM |
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most people who post outraged screeds about that 25K don't make that much to begin with, let alone pay it in taxes.
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
| alacy52 | 2008-07-13 02:19:24 PM |
Straight cash homey.
| PascalsGhost | 2008-07-13 02:20:39 PM |
WTFDYW:Seems like things are calming down a lot if the Prime Minister can walk around in public handing out cash.
Good for them.
If you think this is a sign of a good, stable country, you are insane.
This shiat gets more laughable everyday. LOL, I don't even care anymore until they start drafting, then I will begin to revolt, as i am sure, many others will.
Good for them.
If you think this is a sign of a good, stable country, you are insane.
This shiat gets more laughable everyday. LOL, I don't even care anymore until they start drafting, then I will begin to revolt, as i am sure, many others will.
| lacydog | 2008-07-13 02:20:43 PM |
ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
| skinink | 2008-07-13 02:20:57 PM |
"USA: President asks Congress to pass a bill for him to sign in order to authorize the Treasury Department to mail people $600 checks. Iraq: Prime Minister roams the streets handing out cold hard cash"
So it was good fiscal policy to give back money, in the middle of an expensive war, a (not a recession!) bad stretch for the economy and jobs, and (now)a bailout of the 3rd largest bank ever to fail (IndyMac)? With possibly Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac almost on the edge of a gov't bailout as well?
Sure, Dubya can give me as much money back as he wants if he wants to be held accountable for the crumbling economy. Oh sorry, Phil gramm, I didn't mean to whine.
| The Name | 2008-07-13 02:21:18 PM |
In other news, black market weapons dealers in Iraq are reporting booming sales (ignore the pun).
| PascalsGhost | 2008-07-13 02:21:52 PM |
toraque:I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most people who post outraged screeds about that 25K don't make that much to begin with, let alone pay it in taxes.
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
WTF are you talking about? you happy with your cut of the Iraq costs?
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
WTF are you talking about? you happy with your cut of the Iraq costs?
| culebra | 2008-07-13 02:22:03 PM |
toraque:I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most people who post outraged screeds about that 25K don't make that much to begin with, let alone pay it in taxes.
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you don't understand what the definition of "screed" is.
/screed
//Almost worked in trebuchet and torture socks, too
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you don't understand what the definition of "screed" is.
| PascalsGhost | 2008-07-13 02:22:33 PM |
The Name:In other news, black market weapons dealers in Iraq are reporting booming sales (ignore the pun).
THIS
THIS
| EsteeFlwrPot | 2008-07-13 02:22:49 PM |
cold hard cash
Is it really cold cash if it's in the desert? You would think it would be hot sweaty cash. Sweaty things make it softer so really, it would be hot soft cash.
Is it really cold cash if it's in the desert? You would think it would be hot sweaty cash. Sweaty things make it softer so really, it would be hot soft cash.
| shadoelord | 2008-07-13 02:22:54 PM |
altinos
We could have saved ourselves all that money by just having a good ol'revolution and throw out the jokers that got us into this mess....
We could have saved ourselves all that money by just having a good ol'revolution and throw out the jokers that got us into this mess....
| Mongo cut wood | 2008-07-13 02:23:00 PM |
That's cause democrats like to tax and not give it back to the people.
| ScottMpls | 2008-07-13 02:24:01 PM |
Iraq: Prime Minister roams the streets handing out yourcold hard cash
FTFY
FTFY
| Ed Willy | 2008-07-13 02:25:03 PM |
Approves
| altinos | 2008-07-13 02:25:30 PM |
shadoelord:We could have saved ourselves all that money by just having a good ol'revolution and throw out the jokers that got us into this mess....
What? Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I was too busy watching American Idol/Survivor/America's Got Talent/the latest non-issue about gay marriage and abortion...
What? Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I was too busy watching American Idol/Survivor/America's Got Talent/the latest non-issue about gay marriage and abortion...
| bacccc | 2008-07-13 02:26:18 PM |
More of your tax dollars wasted.
/and it isn't over by a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG shot
/and it isn't over by a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG shot
| shadoelord | 2008-07-13 02:26:27 PM |
Mongo cut wood:That's cause democrats like to tax and not give it back to the people that didn't pay the taxes in the first place.
fixed?
fixed?
| berylman | 2008-07-13 02:27:32 PM |
The Treasury department is beyond corrupt. You could never imagine.
(would post more but has gun pointed at head)
(would post more but has gun pointed at head)
| Gash | 2008-07-13 02:29:11 PM |
The United States has been doling out cash itself, most effectively to former Sunni militants who switched sides to fight al Qaeda.
Heh. Paying your enemies to leave you alone. Did you also give them your lunch money?
U-S-A! U-S-A!
Heh. Paying your enemies to leave you alone. Did you also give them your lunch money?
U-S-A! U-S-A!
| moof | 2008-07-13 02:30:08 PM |
ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
The "broken window" theory of economics. If I use an american made brick to throw in your window, you'll pay an american glazier to replace your windowpane, who'll pay his expenses to other american companies, and the whole economy will benefit!
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
The "broken window" theory of economics. If I use an american made brick to throw in your window, you'll pay an american glazier to replace your windowpane, who'll pay his expenses to other american companies, and the whole economy will benefit!
| vwarb | 2008-07-13 02:34:33 PM |
| Aar1012
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2008-07-13 02:36:27 PM |
lacydog:ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
That's why you buy War Bonds!
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
That's why you buy War Bonds!
| PisnNapalm | 2008-07-13 02:36:39 PM |
Well just fark me...
| Amigajoe
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2008-07-13 02:46:14 PM |
"We already got back, or will get back, most of that money."
-Whaddaya mean WE, paleface?
-Whaddaya mean WE, paleface?
| heavymetal
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2008-07-13 02:47:37 PM |
newmoonpuppyhead:So, uhm, does that mean he's coming here to give us back the money we spent, too?
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
That is what I was wondering. That oil money was supposed to pay us back for liberating them, at least that is what the American public was told in order to sell the war. Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
That is what I was wondering. That oil money was supposed to pay us back for liberating them, at least that is what the American public was told in order to sell the war. Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
| iaazathot | 2008-07-13 02:48:30 PM |
Mongo cut wood:That's cause democrats like to tax and not give it back to the people.
You keep thinking that Mongo. See ya in 9 months and we will see what starts happening.
Last time I checked the last Democratic president left the economy in pretty good shape.
You keep thinking that Mongo. See ya in 9 months and we will see what starts happening.
Last time I checked the last Democratic president left the economy in pretty good shape.
| BearToy
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2008-07-13 02:48:57 PM |
culebra:you don't understand what the definition of "screed" is.
Well I do.
It is the pluperfect subjunctive future tense form of "screwed".
There.
/duh
Well I do.
It is the pluperfect subjunctive future tense form of "screwed".
There.
/duh
| EsteeFlwrPot | 2008-07-13 02:49:03 PM |
Amigajoe:-Whaddaya mean WE, paleface?
Hahaha im gonna use that with my white friends. I hope they dont get offended.
/never got my stimulus check
//not mine?
Hahaha im gonna use that with my white friends. I hope they dont get offended.
/never got my stimulus check
//not mine?
| iaazathot | 2008-07-13 02:50:23 PM |
heavymetal:newmoonpuppyhead:So, uhm, does that mean he's coming here to give us back the money we spent, too?
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
That is what I was wondering. That oil money was supposed to pay us back for liberating them, at least that is what the American public was told in order to sell the war. Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
No, no, no, we were assured by monkey boy that this was not about oil. So, how could oil possibly have been an incentive to go to war (which was never declared).
It comes out to about $25,000 per household. (new window)
That is what I was wondering. That oil money was supposed to pay us back for liberating them, at least that is what the American public was told in order to sell the war. Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
No, no, no, we were assured by monkey boy that this was not about oil. So, how could oil possibly have been an incentive to go to war (which was never declared).
| Greenville | 2008-07-13 02:51:10 PM |
Man walks up to Prime Minister pretending to get money while wearing a bomb in 3...2...1...
| Aar1012
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2008-07-13 02:51:19 PM |
heavymetal:That oil money was supposed to pay us back for liberating them, at least that is what the American public was told in order to sell the war.
*Snicker*
Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
BWAHAHAHA! He actually fell for it! HAHA! Guys, come here, this guy fell for it!
*Snicker*
Well that and low fuel prices from freeing up all that oil.
BWAHAHAHA! He actually fell for it! HAHA! Guys, come here, this guy fell for it!
| Sumdumfarkr | 2008-07-13 02:51:26 PM |
...and so, the American dream died and once-mighty empire collapsed.
| MonkeyAngst | 2008-07-13 02:52:16 PM |
PascalsGhost:If you think this is a sign of a good, stable country, you are insane.
I think the point was that if the Prime Minister can walk around handing out bills and not get shot or blown up, this is an indication of improvement.
No, the fact that he's walking around handing out cash does not itself speak to stability in the least.
I think the point was that if the Prime Minister can walk around handing out bills and not get shot or blown up, this is an indication of improvement.
No, the fact that he's walking around handing out cash does not itself speak to stability in the least.
| EsteeFlwrPot | 2008-07-13 02:53:39 PM |
Sumdumfarkr:...and so, the American dream died and once-mighty empire collapsed.
This. I bet Canada is gonna be the next world power. They have more freedom and common sense than we do right now.
This. I bet Canada is gonna be the next world power. They have more freedom and common sense than we do right now.
| Third Day Mark | 2008-07-13 02:54:52 PM |
Sumdumfarkr:...and so, the American dream died and once-mighty empire collapsed.
You're on the wrong page of one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books.
You're on the wrong page of one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books.
| yelmrog | 2008-07-13 02:55:11 PM |
Aar1012
That's why you buy War Bonds!
Can I still do that? I'd like some war bonds. Seems like a pretty safe investment these days.
EsteeFlwrPot
/never got my stimulus check
//not mine?
May have something to do with the amount of taxable income you made last year. I didn't make that much, and mine was $343.00 as opposed to $600.00.
Don't know for sure though.
That's why you buy War Bonds!
Can I still do that? I'd like some war bonds. Seems like a pretty safe investment these days.
EsteeFlwrPot
/never got my stimulus check
//not mine?
May have something to do with the amount of taxable income you made last year. I didn't make that much, and mine was $343.00 as opposed to $600.00.
Don't know for sure though.
| consciousNOT
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2008-07-13 02:56:49 PM |
ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Dude, you are way too high for a Sunday.
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Dude, you are way too high for a Sunday.
| MikeXpop | 2008-07-13 02:58:01 PM |
| SomeoneDumb | 2008-07-13 02:59:31 PM |
If he's walking around handing out dinars now, I guess they've already burned through those C-130 pallet loads of $100 bills.
| hyperflame | 2008-07-13 02:59:59 PM |
lacydog:ZAZ:newmoonpuppyhead
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
THIS.
How exactly do normal people, who don't own ammunition companies/the like get back their tax monies from the war?
We already got back, or will get back, most of that money. The multi-trillion dollar cost estimates include future expenses like buying new equipment to replace what got used up or worn out as well as present expenses like salaries and consumables. That's largely going to American individuals and companies.
Ha! Individuals, you're funny. It's almost like you were implying that every taxpayer is gonna get his own little cut of the war profiteering.
The average taxpayer will see none of it.
THIS.
How exactly do normal people, who don't own ammunition companies/the like get back their tax monies from the war?
| Third Day Mark | 2008-07-13 03:00:32 PM |
Greenville:Man walks up to Prime Minister pretending to get money while wearing a bomb in 3...2...1...
This would be the only justice. Since we're pissing money away why not get a show out of it too.
This would be the only justice. Since we're pissing money away why not get a show out of it too.
| Je5tEr | 2008-07-13 03:00:58 PM |
yelmrog:May have something to do with the amount of taxable income you made last year. I didn't make that much, and mine was $343.00 as opposed to $600.00.
Don't know for sure though.
Actually that's incorrect, or more precisely backwards.
The payout drops $50 (i think) for every $1000 in taxable income you had over $75,000.
Don't know for sure though.
Actually that's incorrect, or more precisely backwards.
The payout drops $50 (i think) for every $1000 in taxable income you had over $75,000.
| Hank Rearden | 2008-07-13 03:01:01 PM |
On a aide note:
Please make your next mortgage payment check out to Ben Bernake.
Please make your next mortgage payment check out to Ben Bernake.
| Ratbert42 | 2008-07-13 03:03:02 PM |
USA: You gave the Iraqi Prime Minister the money that he's handing out.
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