Economic Stimulus

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, for example, to purchase a high-definition TV, thus stimulating the economy.

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?
A. Shut up...