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
smidgen.
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 stimulating
the economy.
Q. But isn't that
stimulating the economy of China?
A. Shut up.