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By emily

December 10, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

Dayton SUCKS! I lived there for a year and a half and was glad I left there. I’ve lived in holes, but Dayton takes the cake. Don’t move there if you’re a single woman because unless you’re inbred and married at 12, you’re screwed. Everyone looks at single women that aren’t married with suspicion. Never met so many idiots in all my life…

By 1HotRN

May 6, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

My husband and I are actually afraid to spend our check. Gas prices, groceries, clothing just about EVERYTHING has sky rocketed. These stimulus checks are a temp fix to stimulate the economy. Hey President bush how about lowering the cost of living? How about letting us keep our paychecks for a few months tax free? How about cutting the intrest rates for the people who are upside down on their mortgages like us who owe $140,000 more than the house is now worth. SO DISGUSTING!!!

By JIMMY

May 2, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

IM GUNA SAVE MY BUSH BUCKS 4EVER

By baaz

May 1, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

well if i do get a check if i get 1 witch i wont i would spend mine on getting my lights back on and water on and get the rest of of meds i need cause of my illness i have plus i get food. thats wat i do if i was getting a check ya have fun with ya checks ))))) be well.

By mk

April 30, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

well what am i gonna do with my rebate? since i dont have a job anymore due to company closing, i dont have any choice but to save it, i have only 10wks unemployment left!!!! wish they would send me a decent job instead!!!!!!!!!!

By lawabider

April 26, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Cover inflation.

By Rachel

April 26, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

I think you all need to realize how good we actually do have it. I mean think about all of the other people in other countries that don’t even have food to eat. I mean I agree with all of you about food and gas going up, but we need to start thinking about a solution instead of whining about it.

By Stephany Scott

April 26, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

We the people need to wake up and just give back this so called gift, this is just another bill, to pay back next year taxes.This will make your tax bracket go up and you’ll owe more money to the government. Nothing is free to the American people’s. Just keep the check to give back to the government. We need to just start realizing it is what it is. Your bill when be in the mail Monday April 28, 2008 hurray and pay before you get your collection call and we all know how we like to get that call

By mjm

April 26, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

“By Mike - April 26, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this What rebate check? Won’t be getting one of those.”

Mike we are in the same boat our “income” puts us above their guidelines. We will not even receive $50.00.

By buy a house

April 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

My husband and I are saving our check to put towards a down payment on a house.

By Mike

April 26, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

What rebate check? Won’t be getting one of those. You see I did the right thing, went to college, got a good job, worked my tail off, paid tons in taxes though I am now being penalized for this by not getting a “rebate” on the taxes I have paid; effectively making my tax rate even higher. So you see, this is not a “rebate” it is another wealth redistribution scheme… A tax “rebate” for some is just another tax to another.

By Billionsspentonwar

April 25, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

See Bush is giving us this rebate to stimulate the economy but his policies spend way more than that. We would have the 168 billion and more if we were not in Iraq for 5 years. I supported the war at first so did america but because Bush said it was over a month after it started (May 1, 2003). We should have sent 500,000 troops in cleaned house and got out within 5 years. Now Bush’s policies in Iraq are costing us 1 billion a month. Thats enough money to stimulate the economy 5 times over.

By Bob

April 25, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

I know one way to help the economy, that is lower the price of gasoline so people can afford to buy groceries and other things that have gone up since the price of gas has gone up.

By kay

April 25, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

Pay off my medical bills since I can’t afford decent health insurance

By TT

April 25, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

To answer the question, The stimulus check is going into the bank to save. It isn’t a gift, it is my money and I choose to save it.

By Laura

April 25, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

Pay taxes!!!

By Ronnie

April 25, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Most of these posts crack me up. First off, a lot of you that are blasting “uneducated” workers and such, need to learn to spell first before calling anyone else a moron. Second, this has absolutely NOTHING to do with Dayton or Montgomery County. And last time I checked, Oakwood, Centerville, Miamisburg and Washington Twp. are still part of Montgomery County. So how about chilling with this anti-regional crap and stick with the topic. Unless you are calling your own towns trash.

By Gene

April 25, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

SAVE IT!!!! This will not help the economy even if EVERYONE spends it. Two to three years and the economy will improve but not before. Stay away from debt and you will be glad you did.

By Hey Kurt Herbstreet

April 25, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Why dont you cut your own lawn! Oohh, I see you live in Centerville.

By Kurt

April 25, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Here we go again, borrowing more money from China. The U.S. dollar is under valued the way it is. So as you spend your check keep this in mind, When will the Federal Reserve quit printing currency and adding to our inflationary problems. We the people want things right now! This is why we’re in a credit crunch, amoung other worries. What we should be doing is saving our hard earned money. now that is off my mind, I’ll anwser the posed question, I plan on paying off my lawn guy for the year.

By Jimmy

April 25, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Help stimulate the economy…while traveling in France.

By K Balls Dont be jealous

April 25, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

What’s your stimulus package going toward?

By Sounds like a threat!

April 25, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Good thing you dont live in Usbeckistain where you would look at yourself in the mirror and teach your dog to walk backwards….

By me

April 25, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

To Mike:

I’m so glad you shut up. You sound like one of the most ignorant people I’ve ever heard (and I work with lots). I suppose Managers and VP’s who get paid 6 figures to do nothing is a better way to spend money on salaries then the people who actually work hard for a living. I think you are just jealous that you have an education and someone without one makes more money than you. Boo hoo. Looks like you are the stupid one - not them.

By Judy

April 25, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Since we have no credit card debt and no ridiculous car payments - our little rebate check is helping us to take a family vacation!

By the way - Bush does suck, he has run our nation into the ground for the past 8 years. Middle class working Americans fared a lot better when Clinton was President. Rich, oil tycoons in Texas are doing great with their buddy George in office though.

By susan

April 25, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

If Ohio sucks so bad, get out! If America sucks so bad why are so many people trying to get in? Be thankful you can write your remarks and not worry about someone kicking your door in tonight and killing you.

By Shirley

April 25, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Tim, Wendy’s $.99 menu went up, it’s now $1.29 for a baked potato, $1.29 for a salad, etc. Can you come up with another 30 cents?

By the way, I agree with Mike! Bush did exactly what the American people wanted at that moment when those towers came down. And a democratic majority in Congress hasn’t helped anybody. More programs to pay for that only a small percentage of people can benefit from. And by the way, if you aren’t an illegal immigrant or have kids, you can’t get help from govt.

By Publius

April 25, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Welfare — at least the kind everyone here harps on — was abolished years ago. Adults not caring for children cannot get cash assistance in Ohio. Assistance to people caring for children is limited to 36 months.

By RM25483

April 25, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Wait, Ohio sucks because it has poor people on welfare-type programs? If you have an education and get a real job here in Ohio, you have more job security here than, say, out West. Why? Because we are cheaper labor and our salary : cost-of-living ratio is better. It is here that is should be easiest to go from poor to middle class simply by getting an education and a real job, it’s a smaller jump up. If you don’t like something, go out and vote and write to your representatives.

By hmmm?

April 25, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

I wonder how many people of Mont Cty on WIC & SSI, and whatever free else there is, in Mont Cty are going to these Payday shops to get an “advance” on their stimulus money! DAYTON IS DEAD! OHIO SUCKS!

By Mike for president!

April 25, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

AMEN BROTHER! YOU’RE A GREAT AMERICAN!

By the Strawboss

April 25, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

This isn’t a hand out. It’s a loan against next year’s tax return. If you get money back from 08, it’s reduced by your rebate amount. If you have outstanding taxes, it goes towards that. If you owe next year, it’s a wash. For the most part, they’re advancing money that they took from you in the 1st place. Our economy is built on financial irresponsibility, so accept the necessary evils.

That being said, I’m publishing a book called, “What To Do with Your Rebate Check.” I’m charging $19.95.

By RM25483

April 25, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

I tend to respect the educated analysis of a Harris, but personal attacks will not help. dublg, Mike does have some interesting, though misguided, interpretations. Mike, you cannot blame one facet, specifically union wages. Education is my solution as well; but remember, education without proper guidance only perpetuates man as a more clever moron. Though a bit idealistic, we must strive for Cooperation over Competition. That will not happen if we spend our rebates all on Chinese goods.

By Angie

April 25, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

dublg you may want to wake up and realize the moron. Mike is on the nose!!!!

By dublg

April 25, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

screw you mike. you are an uneducated moron.

By Mike

April 25, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Lastly, you “Die-Hard” democrats that think either Obama or Hillary will change things……WAKE-UP….. The President doesn’t do squat, its Politics, They tell you what you want to hear, then it is up to the House and Senate, Believe me, things are going to be worse whichever President gets elected, Republican or Democrat, and it is because of the population of people that think the world owes them. i’ll stop there, but i could go on for days.

By Mike

April 25, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

furthermore, the financial issue we are experiencing currently is Union Based, i’m sorry, but if you are a good employee, you dont need union protection, Union is the reason we pay ridiculous amounts for cars, we cant pay $25 per hour for something a robot can do. but yet we have uneducated people who feel they are “Owed” a good living. i think that is B.S. Education is the Key, and we have too many Uneducated people who want the government to take care of them.

By Mike

April 25, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

all of you listen, George W. has done a commendable Job, everyone seems to forget that in his first nine months he was dealt 9-11. that was Bill Clinton’s fault. not George’s. He responded like a man would, he did what he had to do, and he didn’t care what everybody thought, and, by the way, at that point he had an 80% approval because he responded the way he did. Now everyone is whining about him, and saying he is the worst president, that is not the case, he played the cards he was dealt.

By Susan

April 25, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

I will be catching up on bills and finally putting a few groceries in my home! Times are much harder this year than they were last year!!

By Betsy

April 25, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

I’m not too thrilled about the government doing this. I don’t make a lot but I am perfectly fine with what I do end up bringing home. This is not going to help the economy. Since I don’t have any debt, my check is going into a savings accout or CD and I’ll spend it when I retire. Yay Clark Howard & Yay FairTax!

By RM25483

April 25, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

I think I’ll put my $600 toward a new CZ-75 Kadet .22 pistol; maybe I’ll even throw some tritium night sights on there. PM me if you want to hit the range, I’ll bring the ammo. The government illegally stole thousands of dollars out of my paychecks last year, I refuse to believe they seriously think this will make a difference.

By Aces Full

April 25, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

You must realize that all this is is a hollow attempt to buy your vote. I’m putting the cash on the table at a poker game. Shut up and deal!

By Getting a Check

April 25, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

With my rebate I am buying a gun and 5 gallons of unleaded REGULAR gas….I’ll be tapped out then!

By Concerned Taxpayer

April 25, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

I think Whatever is really getting fired up. You can’t solely blame a pure ‘income tax’ for an economic crisis. However, our current tax system is a far cry from a pure income tax. The deductions, credits, exemptions, etc with our current income tax system have definitely played a role in the economic state. Did you know the tax laws have been changed 16,000 times since the last major overhaul in ’86? All these many complications to the income tax just mentioned is what the special interest & politicians use to gain and keep power. (AKA buy the vote) From mortgage interest deductions to the educator expense deduction; from the student loan interest deduction child and dependant care credits. These are all examples of special interest group influence and groups who have a vested interest in keeping the income tax system the way it is. Is this system really a fair tax system?

By Whatever

April 25, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Maybe Clinton should contribute her 28 million dollars she just got for her campaine and give that to the American people. Who needs that must money to run for President?? I think that money would be better used somewhere else… same with Obama and McCain

By Whatever

April 25, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

Americans have been paying taxes since the day they set foot on this soil. So don’t say that income tax is the root of all problems. Five-Ten years ago, the country was fine. If people would pick up a history book, maybe you would relieze that the economy will slump down every so often. Americans whine to much today.If you hate this country so much, then leave, nobody will stop you. Just make sure the door don’t hit you on the butt on the way out!

By CONNIE

April 25, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

What is so wrong with Bush,he hasn’t raised your taxes and its not Bush war its the UN War-people aren’t listening to what the man says this man has a heart for people. Did Clinton no-and with Hillary and Obama you won’t have any money because we will be paying for every person who does not work,not educated etc.

By Roger

April 25, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

This check is not money from the government. It is YOUR money that THEY seize. The economy is in bad shape because the government has been seizing our money. Chew on this: If a $1200 check (a fraction of your own pre-paid tax money) will stimulate the economy, imagine what a $10,000 check would do. Better yet, imagine having 100% of your paycheck to spend every week. The economy is in ruins because of the income tax and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. What a joke.

By skipper

April 25, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Lunch at Hooters and then a down payment on a japanese car!

By skipper

April 25, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Lunch at Hooters and then a down payment on a japanese car!

By Whatever

April 25, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

And don’t be making fun of people who are on welfare, or whatever they call it now days. You could be in their shoes someday. Personally, I’ve been working since I was 14 years old, but I had a friend who was on welfare because she made a few bad choices, but she used that money to help feed her kids and make sure their was a roof over her head. Later, she obtain a nice job and got off welfare and is doing well ever since. Be nice!

By Concerned Taxpayer

April 25, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

If the working class and businesses weren’t taxed so much to support all these people on welfare, section 8, etc etc, businesses & entrepreneurs might just be able to afford to start new companies locally, manufacture things in Ohio again(or the US), and create jobs so people can support themselves.

Support the FairTax to make US goods competitive in the world again and bring back jobs to Ohio. Check it out for yourself at http://www.fairtax.org

By Whatever

April 25, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Why blame the government for all problems?? It’s the americans choice to buy items, such as a house that they can barley afford; fancy cars with 700$ car payments; putting vacations and TV on credit cards; buying items they don’t need. If Americans stopped leaving paycheck to paycheck, maybe the gax prices or increase in food wouldn’t effect them so bad. With me, the increases means I am not savings as much money, but I still have money to save.

By jef

April 25, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

I’m using mine to pay off a loan to pay my taxes. Yee-haw

By Felix AMEN

April 25, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

I agree! There seem to be so many people sucking off of society in Mont Cty/Dayton! It sucks! Im so tired of “doing the right thing”!

By Whatever

April 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Everyone should listen to Dave Ramsey… He help me learn how to save my money. I have no credit card (A.K.A. Get in Debt Cards) and the only balance I carry is a car note. Maybe that is why I get to go spend my 600$ bucks because I already have 12 months worth of living expenses saved up. People leave above their means. That why most people will be using this money to pay bills… sad:(

By AMEN billis@yahoo.com

April 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Well put! Im so tired of people sucking off of society! Are you running for office?

By Hey!!

April 25, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I save all my extra money, so with this check from the government… I am going shopping!! I need some new clothes and shoes!! Hey, why get offended with free money? I figure I give them enough money, when the offer something back, I am going to take it and run :)

By Concerned Taxpayer

April 25, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

I presume you are talking about the Chinese stimulus package? (Considering most items it will be spent on are made there) I plan to use it to pay off some student loan debt that will put me in a much better financial position in the long run. Of course, I could go buy a 50in plasma TV, put it towards a brand new car, or otherwise wastefully spend it like many people will - however, I’m trying to make responsible decisions with my own money. I agree with justushillbillies, people should read/listen to Clark Howard http://www.clarkhoward.com or 95.7 FM from 6-9pm for some great practical advice and education on how to make wise financial decisions and make the most of your money.

By To :ddpayne01@msn.com

April 25, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I DONT CARE! NOT MY PROBLEM! Why bring your children in this? I didnt bring mine in. How much are you exactly getting? There are bigger issued/problems going on here in Dayton/Mont Cty!

By Stimulus Checks Are Dumb

April 25, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Well since we can’t deny them (since it will actually end up hurting our society more than helping it) my husband and I are putting it toward debt. We’ve been working so hard on paying it all off and are so close, so this will make it go even faster.

By Hey janbasham@sbcglobal.net

April 25, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Lets me ask you. How much are you getting?

By To Head Flush: I rest my case! Scum of our society!

April 25, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

This is the “type” of people in Mont Cty who are sucking off of society! I rest my case

By just_us_hillbillies

April 25, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

I think Clark Howard would recommend paying off debt, which is what we are doing. For money saving ideas: www.clarkhowrd.com Also, we aren’t rich, don’t have any stocks or bonds,and we drive cars that over 10 years old. Still we listen to Clark and find that he has practical money saving ideas, even for us on the lower end of the wage scale.

By Taylor

April 25, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

I’m going to pay off my credit card. So much for “stimulating” the economy. I’m going to be stimulating CitiBank.

By joke for the economy

April 25, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

This whole thing is such a freakin joke, I am going to save the money that I get becuase in a few years the government will be asking for it back lol. This president is a joke, and I cannot wait until he is gone. I would say he is the top 3 of WORST PRESIDENTS EVER!!!!!!! All you rednecks go enjoy your little handout from the government becuase trust me Bush’s cronies are getting 50 times that amount of money that you got for your 8 kids.

By Jeff

April 25, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately, I owe taxes from 2006 and they are going to take mine to pay off the debt. Should have known they would get theirs first. So much for me boosting the economy! I was going to pay off a couple of credit cards anyway. At the rate gas is now, my $1,200 would have only fill up my wifes and my vehicle 12 times at $50 bucks a pop!

THAT SUCKS!

By NfamousWayneFan

April 25, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Wow you guys are so funny……not!

In all Seriousness I have already got estimates on concrete work for my front and back porch. I am going to the $1,500 that will pay for half of my porches. Then I am going to take some more of my money that I have saved up and buy a new grill.

By EIC & Stimulus Checks

April 25, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Why are some people getting or “being rewarded” with $4,600 in EIC and $2,400 in stimulus checks. Im getting almost nothing! Why do I have a successful career, a home, a good job, highly educated and a work ethic? It seems to me like the people who “suck off” of society are getting the most “free” money out there! Can someone please explain this to me?

By Brian

April 25, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

buy cracker jacks, snap and pops, and a life size statue of Bernie Kosar made out of black licorice.

By Do they cash these checks @ the living room?

April 25, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know?

By Tim

April 25, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Fill up my car with gas and maybe have enough left over to buy lunch off of Wendy’s $.99 menu.