Seniors want rebate, too
On Dec. 17, our president said, "this economy's pretty good," with a disclaimer that "storm clouds" are looming. Just a little over a month later, this sudden storm is here, and he's scrambling to stop it by giving rebates to a certain portion of the population to stimulate spending.
Retirees who worked for more than 40 years most likely will not be included under his plan. He wants to benefit only those who are now working and file tax returns, no matter how much they earn. But there are millions of seniors who do not qualify because they pay little or no income tax. However, we still spend our money for gasoline, medical bills, food and clothes, just like everyone else. We hereby promise that we will continue spending any extra money they throw our way.
Some of the presidential hopefuls have their own ideas to help us, but it will probably delay the administration's launch date. And then they'll say that the liberals are using political ploys to block Bush's plan to boost our bad economy (which, by the way, he helped get to this point).
We'll remember the final decision on this issue at the voting booth. According to the 2000 census, there are at least 35 million over the age of 65.
Paul Manzi
Greensboro
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"We'll remember the final decision on this issue at the voting booth."
Let the bidding begin...
Posted on January 27, 2008 7:01 AM
Mr Manzi said: But there are millions of seniors who do not qualify because they pay little or no income tax.
I don't undestand why some one would expect to be rebated something you never paid in.
I was under the impression a rebate was the return of something you had paid.
Posted on January 27, 2008 10:58 AM
Under the current plan I won't be getting a rebate either and I'm proud that future generations won't be forced to suffer on my account.
Why does Paul Manzi want to rob his own grandchildren and great grandchildren?
Posted on January 27, 2008 12:56 PM
Paul, I 100% agree if anyone gets it seniors should. The way I understand it people who do not file a tax return, can not only get it, but get more for their children that the taxpayer are already supporting. Now your letter becomes liberal BS, Virgil Goode (VA) and Richard Burr (NC) have already question this according to a Va. newspaper. We had seven years of record growth under Bush, like Clinton we had great years, both went to hell in their last year. It the unknown that investors are face with. So to blame Bush is bs, to blame Clinton would also be bs. Billy do you pay taxes? If not you are already causing your grandchildren problems.
If you do not pay taxes get a job I am tried of paying for both of us.
Posted on January 27, 2008 2:45 PM
TDBB,
I don't think anyone should receive more money back in a tax year than they put in.
Posted on January 29, 2008 4:59 PM