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George W. Bush famously asked USians to go shopping after 9/11 to battle the terrorists by fortifying the economy in the wake of the attacks...a strategy that was not original in concept but was startling in its context. The same strategy is visible again in all the latest talk of stimulus packages. As my brother sent in an email a few weeks ago: "I'm sure all of you living in the USA have heard the discussions about an 'economic stimulus package' to 'get the economy going.' It seems like such a strange concept to me: the government will likely borrow a huge pile of money, distribute it around for people to spend as quickly as possible, and thus save us from recession. The economy is so weird and scary... and unconcerned with values." I was interested to come across a campaign from the Simple Living Network: "Don't Buy It." ("Thanks for the gift Federal Government, but you are missing the point!" they say. "The United States cannot spend its way out of its financial difficulties. We do not need a short-term solution for long-term problems. We need fundamental, far-reaching change to a broken and corrupt system.")

Important Note: This campaign does not suggest you should participate if you are living on an inadequate income and have immediate survival needs. Take care of your immediate needs first. However, if you have the ability, please do your part.
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Do your part; let the politicians and special interests know you are not going to take it any more. Show them a band-aid on a broken system will not fix it. Put your rebate to work in ways they do not expect.

Here are several ways to use your rebate to make REAL CHANGE . . .

  * Pay down high interest credit cards or other debts.
  * Put your rebate in a savings account.
  * Donate your rebate to those working to end poverty, promote environmental responsibility, peace, justice, or equal rights for all.
  * If you must buy something, purchase goods and services that support your local economy or save money, energy and resources in the end:
    o Locally grown fruits and vegetables
    o Fluorescent light bulbs
    o Water heater blankets
    o Water saving showerheads
    o Insulation (and a local, self-employed contractor to install it)
  * Don’t stop: do the same with your 2007 tax refund.

Together we can change the economy!

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laryn - Stimulate     | 68.239.85.xxx | Apr 28, 2008 (12:38:36) CNN: Quote: "You know what you are supposed to do with these stimulus checks, is stimulate," Bill Clinton told a group of his wife's supporters while campaigning Indiana. "Go out and blow it. Don't you dare pay down your credit card or save it," he quipped. Reply | Quote 0   0

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