> The Birk Economic Recovery Plan
> >
> >
> > Hi Pals,
> >
> > I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
> >
> > Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to
> America in a 'We
> > Deserve It Dividend'.
> >
> > To make the math simple, let's assume there are
> 200,000,000 bon-a-
> > fide U.S. Citizens 18+.
> >
> > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every
> man, woman
> > and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at
> adults 18 and up..
> >
> > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that
> equals
> > $425,000.00.
> >
> > My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
> 'We Deserve It
> > Dividend'.
> >
> > Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let's
> assume a tax rate of
> > 30%.
> >
> > Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> That sends
> > $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> >
> > But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in
> their pocket.
> > A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
> >
> > What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in
> your family?
> > Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
> > Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
> > Put away money for college - it'll be there
> > Save in a bank - create money to loan to
> entrepreneurs.
> > Buy a new car - create jobs
> > Invest in the market - capital drives growth
> > Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health
> care improves
> > Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
> >
> > Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+
> including the
> > folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every
> other
> > company that is cutting back. And of course, for those
> serving in
> > our Armed Forces.
> >
> > If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's
> really do it...instead
> > of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( 'vote buy'
> ) economic incentive
> > that is being proposed by one of our candidates for
> President.
> >
> > If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout,
> let's bail out every
> > adult U S Citizen 18+!
> >
> > As for AIG - liquidate it.
> > Sell off its parts.
> > Let American General go back to being American
> General.
> > Sell off the real estate.
> > Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and
> clean it up.
> >
> > Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG
> doesn't.
> >
> > Sure it's a crazy idea that can 'never
> work.'
> >
> > But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> >
> > How do you spell Economic Boom?
> >
> > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use
> the $85
> > Billion 'We Deserve It Dividend' more than I
> do the geniuses at AIG
> > or in Washington DC .
> >
> > And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5
> Billion because
> > $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle
> Sam.
> >
> > Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my
> chest.
> >
> > Kindest personal regards,
> >
> > Birk
> >
> > T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the
> Republic
> >
> > PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as
> it's either good
> > for a laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on
> how to best use
> > $85 Billion!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Pals,
> >
> > I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
> >
> > Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to
> America in a 'We
> > Deserve It Dividend'.
> >
> > To make the math simple, let's assume there are
> 200,000,000 bon-a-
> > fide U.S. Citizens 18+.
> >
> > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every
> man, woman
> > and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at
> adults 18 and up..
> >
> > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that
> equals
> > $425,000.00.
> >
> > My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
> 'We Deserve It
> > Dividend'.
> >
> > Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let's
> assume a tax rate of
> > 30%.
> >
> > Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> That sends
> > $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> >
> > But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in
> their pocket.
> > A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
> >
> > What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in
> your family?
> > Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
> > Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
> > Put away money for college - it'll be there
> > Save in a bank - create money to loan to
> entrepreneurs.
> > Buy a new car - create jobs
> > Invest in the market - capital drives growth
> > Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health
> care improves
> > Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
> >
> > Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+
> including the
> > folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every
> other
> > company that is cutting back. And of course, for those
> serving in
> > our Armed Forces.
> >
> > If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's
> really do it...instead
> > of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( 'vote buy'
> ) economic incentive
> > that is being proposed by one of our candidates for
> President.
> >
> > If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout,
> let's bail out every
> > adult U S Citizen 18+!
> >
> > As for AIG - liquidate it.
> > Sell off its parts.
> > Let American General go back to being American
> General.
> > Sell off the real estate.
> > Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and
> clean it up.
> >
> > Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG
> doesn't.
> >
> > Sure it's a crazy idea that can 'never
> work.'
> >
> > But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> >
> > How do you spell Economic Boom?
> >
> > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use
> the $85
> > Billion 'We Deserve It Dividend' more than I
> do the geniuses at AIG
> > or in Washington DC .
> >
> > And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5
> Billion because
> > $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle
> Sam.
> >
> > Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my
> chest.
> >
> > Kindest personal regards,
> >
> > Birk
> >
> > T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the
> Republic
> >
> > PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as
> it's either good
> > for a laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on
> how to best use
> > $85 Billion!!
> >
> >