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9/28/2008 Editorial Opinion--
I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
> > > Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > > To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
> > > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
> > > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.
> > > My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > > Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
> > > So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
> > > Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> > > That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> > > But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
> > > A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
> > > What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
> > > Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
> > > Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
> > > Put away money for college - it'll be there
> > > Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
> > > Buy a new car - create jobs
> > > Invest in the market - capital drives growth
> > > Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
> > > Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
> > > Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
> > > If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
> > > If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!
> > > As for AIG - liquidate it.
> > > Sell off its parts.
> > > Let American General go back to being American General.
> > > Sell off the real estate.
> > > Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
> > > Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
> > > Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
> > > But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> > > How do you spell Economic Boom?
> > > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
> > > 'We Deserve It Dividend' more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC.
> > > And remember, The Family plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam. Talk about a stimulus package!
> > > Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
> > > Kindest personal regards, , A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
> > > Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > > To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
> > > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
> > > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.
> > > My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > > Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
> > > So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
> > > Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> > > That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> > > But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
> > > A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
> > > What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
> > > Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
> > > Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
> > > Put away money for college - it'll be there
> > > Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
> > > Buy a new car - create jobs
> > > Invest in the market - capital drives growth
> > > Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
> > > Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
> > > Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
> > > If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
> > > If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!
> > > As for AIG - liquidate it.
> > > Sell off its parts.
> > > Let American General go back to being American General.
> > > Sell off the real estate.
> > > Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
> > > Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
> > > Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
> > > But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> > > How do you spell Economic Boom?
> > > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
> > > 'We Deserve It Dividend' more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC.
> > > And remember, The Family plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam. Talk about a stimulus package!
> > > Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
> > > Kindest personal regards, , A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
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