Dusty - I'd be violating our regulations if I attempt to explain it fully here in the open forum, because it is a very POLITICAL program. Let me just say this - you KNOW which political party is in control of the US Congress right now. Do a little research into their agenda, policies and demeanor and you will see that the general tradition of that party is as liberals. Liberalism is a concept that wishes to make the playing field for everyone equal with a redistribution of wealth and government being the instrument to accomplish that. However, in so doing, that political party manipulates laws, judicial rulings, media and people into following their way of doing things in loud, boisterous, lie filled rhetoric. If someone keeps hearing the same lie over and over, they sometimes start to believe it - and THAT is what the political party in question is very good at.
The 'economic stimulus' program was a way (according to them) to give all taxpayers in the US a little 'government gift' during a minor economic recession, so as to add some revenue in the average family's bank account. What they are not saying publicly, is that this 'program' was contrived and planned JUST BEFORE a US national election for President of the United States to essentially BUY VOTES for that party. That is something else that the party in question does frequently.
For those persons who have been taken in by that party and the media that they control, this 'gift' was a very nice gesture and will be remembered in the voting booth. For those who are wise to the antics of that party and can see through their manipulations of people, this extra cash was an INSULT, but they had no way to either refuse it or to send it back.
I have mentioned no political party names here - just concepts. Please do your own independent research into the philosophies of both US political parties and come to your own conclusions.
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