His Time blog posting of Jan. 25 begins with this:
Absolutely amazing poll results from CNN today about the $787 stimulus package: nearly three out of four Americans think the money has been wasted. On second thought, they may be right: it's been wasted on them. Indeed, the largest single item in the package--$288 billion--is tax relief for 95% of the American public. This money is that magical $60 to $80 per month you've been finding in your paycheck since last spring. Not a life changing amount, but helpful in paying the bills.
(Emphasis added.)
Yes, Joe, I found the extra money helpful. And I am also paying taxes on it, as I discovered when I did my 1040EZ the other day. Matter of fact, I owe the feds about $600 - oddly enough, almost the precise amount of the "tax relief."
To rework H.L. Mencken — "The only way for a reporter to look at a journalist is down."
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