What are you going to do with your $1,200 stimulus check? - Page 2

em2nought · 03-29-20, 11:21 PM

I'm torn as I've always believed in delayed gratification, but you can't spend it if you're dead.

I brought my mother all the groceries she told me she needed tonight. As I was leaving tonight she came out of her bedroom to tell me she'll be needing milk tomorrow. Holy $#!+ she just doesn't get it!

I am the sacrificial anode.

vienna · 03-30-20, 12:29 AM

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55 inch 4K TV, ...

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...made in China...

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...4K disc player, ...

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...made in China...

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..., and as many 4k movies as I can with whatever's left.

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...made in Mexico...

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They say stimulate the economy, and I'm a patriotic American!

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Well, at least the money is Made in the USA...

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Catfish · 03-30-20, 01:15 AM

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ET2SN · 03-30-20, 02:41 AM

I'm pretty sure I don't qualify, but that isn't a big problem.

I get a basic subsistence pension from the VA and I'm pretty cheap.

Skybird · 03-30-20, 05:29 AM

"Stimulus".

Platapus · 03-30-20, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel B.

As I am considered "essential" and still actively employed (and even getting a bonus from my company for working during the CV-19 outbreak), if I do receive a check: I was thinking about either donating it to some worthy cause or using it to purchase goods which are sorely needed by other essential workers in my area. The latter being a more likely scenario, since I do have connections to the supply of such goods.

I have already used the connections I have to benefit some local essential personnel. And I would like to point out that I am one of those "deplorable" people who oppose big government. So, no matter how some choose to caricature us, it remains a fact that those who financially benefit the most from capitalism are also the biggest contributors to charitable causes.

That is a noble attitude to have.

mapuc · 03-30-20, 11:14 AM

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Well, at least the money is Made in the USA...

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Are you 110 % sure ?

The money we use here in Denmark are produced in Poland.

Markus

Jimbuna · 03-30-20, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel B.

As I am considered "essential" and still actively employed (and even getting a bonus from my company for working during the CV-19 outbreak), if I do receive a check: I was thinking about either donating it to some worthy cause or using it to purchase goods which are sorely needed by other essential workers in my area. The latter being a more likely scenario, since I do have connections to the supply of such goods.

I have already used the connections I have to benefit some local essential personnel. And I would like to point out that I am one of those "deplorable" people who oppose big government. So, no matter how some choose to caricature us, it remains a fact that those who financially benefit the most from capitalism are also the biggest contributors to charitable causes.

Well I'll certainly not qualify for anything so I'd be most appreciative if you'd add me to your list of worthy causes

vienna · 03-30-20, 12:09 PM

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Are you 110 % sure ?

The money we use here in Denmark are produced in Poland.

Markus

Not surprising; I spent a summer in Central America and the paper money in the country, if you looked carefully, had the imprint of the engravers and printers: Jefferies Banknote, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA...

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mapuc · 03-30-20, 02:14 PM

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Not surprising; I spent a summer in Central America and the paper money in the country, if you looked carefully, had the imprint of the engravers and printers: Jefferies Banknote, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA...

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I have never had the chance to hold an American paper money. I can't remember it.

I was, until ½-1 year back 100 % sure that the Danish money was produced in Denmark, until I was told in a money program on Danish tv, it wasn't so.

Markus

Catfish · 03-30-20, 03:07 PM

^ just like some blue passports

fred8615 · 03-30-20, 05:36 PM

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...made in China...

...made in China...

...made in Mexico...

Yeah, but the place I'm gonna buy that stuff from is in the USA.

STEED · 03-30-20, 05:51 PM

Well i would have spent the whole lot on vital shopping and give the goods away to those whom need it.

If Trump would like to test my comment feel free and send me the money. Of course it would be spent on needy folk here in the Uk.

nikimcbee · 03-30-20, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Well i would have spent the whole lot on vital shopping and give the goods away to those whom need it.

If Trump would like to test my comment feel free and send me the money. Of course it would be spent on needy folk here in the Uk.

You'll just spend it on fishnchips

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Wait, that's a great idea, I'll take Steed and Bonny Lad Buna out for a pint and fishnchips.

nikimcbee · 03-30-20, 11:40 PM

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Well I'll certainly not qualify for anything so I'd be most appreciative if you'd add me to your list of worthy causes

A donation to the Buna aerofund and collection.....to pay for the day that cute lil grand daughter of yours learns to walk and didcovers the aeroplane collection.

View Poll Results: What will you do with your stimulus checks?
Spend it	8	27.59%
Pay bills with it	4	13.79%
I don't qualify	6	20.69%
Spend it on wine, women and song	11	37.93%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

03-29-20, 11:21 PM	#16
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,261 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm torn as I've always believed in delayed gratification, but you can't spend it if you're dead. I brought my mother all the groceries she told me she needed tonight. As I was leaving tonight she came out of her bedroom to tell me she'll be needing milk tomorrow. Holy $#!+ she just doesn't get it! I am the sacrificial anode. __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it.

03-30-20, 05:29 AM	#20
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,481 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	"Stimulus". __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-30-20, 03:07 PM	#26
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,894 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ just like some blue passports __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

03-30-20, 05:51 PM	#28
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Well i would have spent the whole lot on vital shopping and give the goods away to those whom need it. If Trump would like to test my comment feel free and send me the money. Of course it would be spent on needy folk here in the Uk. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-30-20, 02:41 AM	#19
ET2SN ET2/SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,512 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I'm pretty sure I don't qualify, but that isn't a big problem. I get a basic subsistence pension from the VA and I'm pretty cheap.