Friday Funnies

This is an email forward I received a few days ago, and after thinking about it for awhile I decided to share it with my family and friends. Very thought provoking. My stimulus went to pay on a hospital bill and I am betting that most folks used theirs just as responsibly. By the way I believe "responsibility" is a word tatally not understood by "government." In fact here is an example of government stupidity....

Anyway, here is the forward I mentioned:

"This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting program that I will explain using the Q and A format:

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 smidgeon.

Q. What is the purpose of this payment?

A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition tv set, thus stimulatiing the economy.

Q. But isn't that stimulating the ecnomy of China?

A. Shut up.

Q. What if I use the money to pay my taxes?

A. The money goes back to the government and they give it to someone else.

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by spending your money wisely:

If you spend the money at Wal Mart, all the money will go to China.

If you spend it on gasoline, it will go to the Arabs.

If you purchase a computer, it will go to India.

If you purchase fruits and vegetables, it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.

If you buy a car it will go to Japan.

If you purchase worthless crap, it will go to Taiwan.

And none of it will help the American economy.

We need to keep that money here in America. You can do this by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spending it on gambling, beer (domestic only), or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the U.S.

OK I don't gamble, drink beer, or have any tattoos. Guess the only thing left to do is go get my hair done, have a manicure and pedicure, and have a nice glass of locally made wine.

Have a nice day, and take the government shenanigans with a smile and a shrug.

Love to all

Grandma in the yellow house