Stimulus Checks

G27 · Apr 28, 2008

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So I was just told today that I should be getting my check by the end of the week via direct deposit. I had forgotten about this all together! Anyone got any ideas on what they're gonna buy with it? A Ruger LCP is going to be my way of blowing my check. That is as soon as Sportman's starts stocking them!

deanf · Apr 28, 2008

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I'm sending mine back to the red Chinese.

Bill Starks · Apr 28, 2008

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Ammo, lots of ammo....

Izzle · Apr 28, 2008

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deanf wrote:

I'm sending mine back to the red Chinese.

+1!!

This whole "rebate" check thing is the dumbest idea i have ever heard to stimulate the economy. This is just another program to help out the big businesses of America at the tax payer expense. Where is this money supposed to come from??? Probably just selling more bonds to the Chinese like you stated. Just remember there is no such thing as a free lunch............

ok im done ranting.....

just_a_car · Apr 28, 2008

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As a student with no job (paying tuition with financial aid), the only money I made was on my bank account, so I didn't make enough to qualify for a stimulus check.

I'll have to just conserve what little ammo I do have.

sv_libertarian · Apr 28, 2008

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Mine will pay about half of my tax liability for this year... At least I get 50% off on taxes! :celebrate

Although I may peel off $100 and buy a case of 7.62x54r

mark edward marchiafava · Apr 28, 2008

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How refreshing to hear there are at least TWO smart Americans who have enough presence of mind to see through this farce.
I'm not even applying for one nor would I accept one. As Izzle so astutely observed, there is NO free lunch. But millions of Amerikans will take the bait.
God save (what's left of ) the republic.

deanf · Apr 28, 2008

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You're pretty much gonna get it if you file a tax return.

mark edward marchiafava · Apr 28, 2008

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Just one more advantage to not filing.

surfj9009 · Apr 28, 2008

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Do yourselves a favor and stock up on reloading supplies or ammo.

Dave The Welder · Apr 28, 2008

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If you take the actual check into Axel Raven Co. in Spokane and spend it there, they'll throw in an extra $20 off your purchase. It's got to be the actual check though.

surfj9009 · Apr 28, 2008

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Dave The Welder wrote:

If you take the actual check into Axel Raven Co. in Spokane and spend it there, they'll throw in an extra $20 off your purchase. It's got to be the actual check though.

This is absolutely true. And he has cases of Fiocchi .223 on sale for only $389.
That's cheaper than Walmart and it is way better ammo!!

Cue-Ball · Apr 28, 2008

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While I'm fully aware of what a stupid idea these stimulus checks are, that's not going to stop me from spending the money anyway.

I've been planning to buy a Magpul Masada (now Bushmaster ACR) since I first heard about it. The guy at the local gun shop said they're expecting to get them in the August/September time frame, so my "stimulus" check will be going into the bank until then. Between my wife and I we should just about cover the cost of one rifle.

joeroket · Apr 28, 2008

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Cue-Ball wrote:

While I'm fully aware of what a stupid idea these stimulus checks are, that's not going to stop me from spending the money anyway.

Amen to that one Cue-Ball. If thier dumb enough to give it and think it will help then I will humor them.

compmanio365 · Apr 28, 2008

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I am going to buy a case of 7.62x39, and then the rest is probably going to pay off debt......that is what the smart analysts are saying would be the best way to really help yourself AND stimulate the economy in any reasonable, long term way.....this business of "get out and spend spend SPEND!" is BS and will cause a temporary boost in the economy, sure, but then we will be right back to where we started; everyone will still be in debt, and everything is just as expensive as before, and now you really don't have the money for anything......and right before the summer vacation season, where historically a lot of business is had by many companies.

Tourism is going to take a big hit this year, between the economy AND the price of gas......nobody I know is planning a big trip this year........

G27 · Apr 28, 2008

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I didn't really plan on this becoming a debate whether or not the checks where a good idea or not. I even planned on putting a little disclaimer asking people not to grip about personal ideas on it. Thought some of you were better than that. If you are getting a check, I just wanted to know what my fellow shooters planned on spending it on. Nothing more.

But please keep giving me ideas on how to spend the rest.

longwatch · Apr 28, 2008

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The 3 best things to do, pay off your debt, buy guns and ammo, or a bicycle.

Evil Ernie · Apr 28, 2008

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I'm buyin a K98 or two, tires for the jeep, front axle repair for the jeep (goes clink, clink clink around corners and is not very stealthy..heh...), and some Tannerite.

LEO 229 · Apr 28, 2008

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Going to go right back to the government to pay for NFA tax stamps $200 a pop and I need four!!

John Hardin · Apr 28, 2008

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Reloading supplies. Some credit cards. Maybe a .22 rifle or .308 bolt-action. Haven't thought much past that yet.

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"rebate" my shiny metal ass!

It's an advance on your 2008 tax refund, unless you don't pay taxes, in which case it's just more wealth redistribution.
</rant>

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