Two days ago, I was set to get a rebate of $800 from the feds. Today, it’s $300.

And the reasoon why is because the previous plan would have left out 30 million Americans.

See, I could have lived with that… until I read that the reason they were left out is because they don’t make enough to even PAY taxes.

…

Are you shittin’ me?

Really? That’s the best our elected officials could come up with? Give me less of my money back so someone who didn’t pay taxes in the first place can get a rebate check on taxes they didn’t pay, and THAT’s supposed to make me want to spend more?!?

Am I really fuckin’ surprised that the Democratic Congress came up with this “compromise?” Or that the Bush Administration thought that throwing in some tax breaks for businesses was just as good?

I want my extra $500 back, damnit!

Out.

FOLLOW-UP: Okay, so CNN is reporting that those of us who, y’know- actually PAY these taxes would get $600. Not bad, but it wouldn’t come until June at the earliest. The $300 is for those who don’t pay inome tax.

Still seems a bit unsavory, but there’s no real point in arguing. To be fair though, shitty reporting was done by other sites.

Out.

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