Archive | February, 2012
What do you think about the Birk Economic Recovery Plan?
This is a little long, sorry, but I thought it was kinda funny how an “Average Joe” can make so much sense.
The Birk Economic Recovery Plan
Hi Pals,
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 bon-a-fide 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, The Birk 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.
Kindest personal regards,
Birk
T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s either good for a laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use $85 Billion!!
[clue: Before you accuse "you people" of being illiterate, please check your grammar and punctuation first.]
This was meant as a joke; obviously I placed it in the wrong place. My appologies.
Sorry typo, I meant apologies.
Assistance proof reading? Do you see any changes to be made before we begin the printing process?
This will be on a business plan explaining the details/operations of what we expect to do. Its meant to give all the details while keeping it concise. Please help me by copy/paste and then any changes that need to be made if you could capitalize/bracket the corrected areas. I am open to any changes/suggestions/additions/etc. Thanks =)
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Two oil and gas wells are slated to be drilled in succession with a single rig
during the months of February and March 2012, drilled to a maximum depth of
8,500 feet. 28 partnership shares are being offered at a purchase price of
$100,000 per share. Once all phases of the Subscription Amount is received and
accepted, the investors will acquire a 60% working interest in the well(s), please
see graphs on the business plan. Each individual share is entitled to a 1.9%
interest in each well. Except as otherwise agreed to by the Managing Partners,
the minimum Subscription of Shares by a prospective investor is one [unit]
$100,000. The Managing Partner has reserved the right, in its sole discretion, to
accept Subscriptions of more or less than one (1) unit. The Subscription Price
will be payable in full upon the execution of the Subscription Documents by a
prospective investor.
The Partnership is being formed to participate in the drilling of 2
Developmental Wells on a 160 acre parcel of land that abuts properties held by
large multinational oil companies which could accommodate up to 32 viable
well sites in subsequent phases. Future development would involve the use of
additional parcels – totaling 853 acres that we have leased over the last 20 years.
Up to 170 wells could be placed on the properties we’ve targeted. This first
piece of land has been identified as the best parcel on which to operate. Startup
shareholders will receive right of first refusal to invest in each future well site
the limited partnership undertakes, each in an amount up to the initial
investment. Future plans and development are projected to total 170 wells and
have an expected completion date of 2015.
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Here’s a real economic stimulus plan!?
Don’t know who came up with it….But I like IT!
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
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 US Citizen 18 + including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehmann 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 US 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.
PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s either good for a laugh
or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use $85 Billion!!
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