Bailout Alternative

[Whimsi]

Let's make believe that the U.S. needs to sell one state to cover the cost of all the debt. Which State would you (as the current president) sell and why?

Kentucky because it's just a shitty state. The loss of it's bible thumpers and rednecks, and inbreds is just a bonus.

Runnerup: I'd go with Rhode Island because, really, who'd care.

[Moist Happenings]

California. It's worth a bundle of money and everyone I've ever met from there I'm ashamed to know.

[diethx]

Florida. Because the weather sucks and so do old people. Sorry PB. Although we'd have to relocate Disney World, Universal, etc., first.

[Some Rogue]

Florida, lots of old people sucking social security dry. And it's full of dirty cubans. :whistle:

[Some Rogue]

Florida. Because the weather sucks and so do old people. Sorry PB. Although we'd have to relocate Disney World, Universal, etc., first.


Florida, lots of old people sucking social security dry. And it's full of dirty cubans. :whistle:

:medieval:

[diethx]

:fence:

[Parkbandit]

Fucking Florida haters.

I'm agreeing with Neff.. sell off California. We would get a great price for it now. It would also deal with most of our illegal immigrant problem at the same time.

[Gan]

California. It's worth a bundle of money and everyone I've ever met from there I'm ashamed to know.

x2

[diethx]

It would also deal with most of our illegal immigrant problem at the same time.

LOL, never been to Atlanta, huh?

[Whimsi]

Alaska would fetch the highest price with a minimal impact on American lives.

As long as we sold it to Canada. It'd still technically belong to us

heh.

[radamanthys]

new jersey.

[Apathy]

Can we just sell Canada instead?

[Moist Happenings]

new jersey.

Burn in hell (in the nicest way possible).


Jersey represent.

[Mabus]

Burn in hell (in the nicest way possible).


Jersey represent.

"This is a state where people go to a landfill next to a turnpike that's on fire on alternate weekends to cheer a team from New York."
- Stuart Stevens (speaking of New Jersey)

[Methais]

Montana, because it's not really even a state. It's just a big chunk of nothing.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Texas.

[Keller]

California would pay the US to be emancipated. You don't have to sell it to anyone.

[Back]

D.C. Except none of those bastards actually come from here.

How about...

Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Baker Island
Howland Island
Jarvis Island
Johnston Atoll
Midway Islands
Wake Island
Palmyra Atoll
Kingman Reef
Navassa Island
Serranilla Bank...?

[Snapp]

Wyoming. Only like 10 people live there anyway.

[Moist Happenings]

Iraq. In a few years. Sure, we won't be making a profit, but I think there's some market out there for a slightly demolished newly refurbished puppet state.

[Paradii]

South Carolina, since I just ran into a tool from there who was still crying about the civil war and the atrocities the north committed on the innocent white slave owning people.

[Paradii]

Montana, because it's not really even a state. It's just a big chunk of nothing.

Apparently, you aren't a skier, snowboarder, hunter, fisher, mountain biker, ice/rock climber, and hate the best micro brews in the country.

[Whimsi]

South Carolina

Apparently you have something against Dolly Parton and her fabulous Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show.

[Warriorbird]

Massachusetts.

Then my ex wouldn't even be an American any more.

[Keller]

South Carolina, since I just ran into a tool from there who was still crying about the civil war and the atrocities the north committed on the innocent white slave owning people.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Tabor is actually from Indiana.

[Some Rogue]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Tabor is actually from Indiana.

Aren't you too?

[Keller]

Aren't you too?

Tabor is a Confederate sympathizer.

That was the joke.

[Some Rogue]

I know, and mine was that all the hicks from Indiana are too.


I fail :(

[Keller]

I know, and mine was that all the hicks from Indiana are too.


I fail :(

In other words Keller doesn't care about black people?

:(

[Gan]

Got this via email today from a friend.

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I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.

Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.

To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide 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 $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.

Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.

Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.

But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000.00.

What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 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 $1000.00 ( 'vote buy' ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.

If we're going to do an $85 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 $85 Billion
We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .

And remember, This plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned
instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.

Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.

Have a nice day & "Be a Fred".

[Keller]

Holy mathematical errors Batman!

[Some Rogue]

Talking Barbie says Math is hard.

[Jorddyn]

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

Um, no.

85,000,000,000 / 200,000,000 = 85,000/200 = 425. Dollars.

Unfortunately, people are stupid and won't even think about the numbers.