My Shopping Trip Is Back On

The rebates are coming! The rebates are coming!

Here is what you need to know, according to CNN Money.

For me, it will be off to "the store" to stimulate a certain industry . . . well, that is, whenever the check comes.

Whoa! I just had a thought . . . does this qualify as one of the three lies from government? "The check is in the mail?"

I'll Trade That Tax Rebate For Something With A Chrome Finish

Updated Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, 7:20 pm -- YES YES YES, I am aware that the so-called "tax rebate" many Americans will receive is actually our own money coming back to us! I've had a handful of emails from readers questioning why I'm so excited about the money "the government" is giving me. If you read between the lines, my "excitement" was heavily veiled sarcasm at the action, which pretty much every first year economist knows will do nothing to stimulate the economy. But I do plan to make a purchase, as I indicated.

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Thank you President Bush, Speaker Pelosi and Sen. Reid for the neat little rebate you plan to give me to help jump-start the economy. As a taxpayer I appreciate your asking my expert assistance in lending a helping hand to our ailing retailers. I am honored. I assumed you only thought of me as a number at tax time, just another commercial Realtor working hard to keep food on the table.

Until now, I guess I never understood your unwavering belief in me and my power over the economy. Thus, I am truly humbled that you have empowered me with this awesome responsibility.

Soooo, in order to help boost the economy, I plan to immediately plow that "up to $1,200" right back into my community with a local retailer. There is a nicely-fitted little chromed item I have had my eye on for some time now.

It needs a home. I will give it a home. And in doing so, I will do my part as a patriotic American to support your economic stimulus package, and our future.