[BlackbirdSST]

If these middle and lower class use the 400 bucks and up to pay the electric bill, we can be sure that later in the month the month will at least be partially spent on consumer goods.

I'll buy into what you say here, but what about the month after, and the month after, etc...How far was this paltry rebate supposed to carry the burden? Blackbird.

[Straight Vermonter]

Lets not forget the rebate was only part of the deal. We did get a tax cut as well. Granted it is small but it is every payday.

[Mr. Bird]

How far was this paltry rebate supposed to carry the burden?

Whether it's $4, $40, $400, or $4000, it's better off in the hands of the taxpayer than in the government's.

[Unicorn]

Keep working

[VRWC_minion]

I'll buy into what you say here, but what about the month after, and the month after, etc...How far was this paltry rebate supposed to carry the burden? Blackbird.

The month after and the month after have redueced income taxes that have kicked in so your take home pay is higher and your dividend check is worth more. This "paltry" amount is just the first installment.