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And that, theoretically, is what it was designed to do. I repeat my point about it being primarily politically rather than economically motivated. You will probably disagree and that's fine.
You are really contradicting yourself here. Above you point out the purpose of the cheques to individuals was to spend in the economy, thus saving jobs (dubious imo).
And then you're implying criticism of those who actually did go out and buy the supa dupa plasma or whatever.
You would have paid the rates anyway. I don't know what your income level is, but I'd be surprised if most people didn't simply continue to spend as normal unless they were financially disadvantaged.
Many people actually saved the $900, thus - even on your own description of the policy - totally subverting its purpose.
I'll stick with my conclusion that it was largely wasted money in that it simply postponed the financial slowdown, something which we are seeing now.
Touche Julia, It's nice to see someone hit the 'plants' with a riposte. LOL