I got this as an e-mail and thought why not?
Thoughts please.
Bic Plan:
> >
> >
> > I’m against the ,000,000,000.00 ( Billion) bailout of AIG.
> >
> > Instead, I’m in favor of the Bic Plan which gives the ,000,000,000
> > To America in a ‘Who Better Dividend’.
> >
> > To make the math simple, let’s assume there are 200,000,000 legitimate
> > U.S. Citizens 18+.
> >
> > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and
> > child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up.
> >
> > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into billion that equals
> > 5,000.00.
> > My plan is to give 5,000 to every person 18+ as a Who Better
> > Dividend.
> > Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
> >
> > So let’s assume a tax rate of 30%.
> >
> > Every individual 18+ has to pay 7,500.00 in taxes.
> >
> > That sends ,500,000,000 ( Billion) right back to Uncle Sam.
> >
> > But it means that every adult 18+ has 7,500.00 in their pocket.
> >
> > A husband and wife would have 5,000.00.
> >
> > What would you do with 7,500.00 to 5,000.00 in your family?
> >
> > Pay off your mortgage – housing crisis solved.
> >
> > Repay college loans – what a great boost to new grads
> >
> > Put away money for college – it’ll be there
> >
> > Save in a bank – create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
> >
> > Buy a new car – create jobs
> >
> > Invest in the market – capital drives growth
> >
> > Pay for your parent’s medical insurance – health care improves
> >
> > Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean – or else
> >
> > Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
> > who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is
> > cutting back and, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
> >
> > If we’re going to re-distribute wealth let’s really do it…instead of
> > trickling out a puny 00.00 (‘vote buy’) economic incentive that is
> > being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
> >
> > If we’re going to do an Billion bailout, let’s bail out every adult
> > U.S. Citizen 18+!
> >
> > As for AIG – liquidate it.
> >
> > Sell off its parts.
> >
> > Let American General go back to being American General.
> >
> > Sell off the real estate.
> >
> > Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
> >
> > Here’s my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn’t.
> >
> > Sure it’s a crazy idea that can ‘never work.’
> >
> > But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> >
> > How do you spell Economic Boom?
> >
> > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the Billion
> >
> > We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in
> > Washington DC.
> >
> > And remember, The Bic Plan only really costs .5 Billion because
> > .5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
> >
> > Ahhh…I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
> >
> > Kindest personal regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff ‘Bic’
> > A Citizen of the Republic
> >
> > PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s either good for a
> > laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use
> > Billion!!
I have a degree have taken economics, maybe you should lighten up. And from that stand point what part does not work?? Other than the mass of people quitting their jobs until their money runs out.
Hey marvin it is 42.5 and you should get some humor it may save you some.
sorry marvin missed a 0 however again I GOT THIS AS AN E-MAIL. So again get some humor it helps especially now. but replace that figure with what Pulsan wants, changes the numbers a bit.
Ps Marvin would you believe Harvard?? No not really.
I hear you.

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