Instead of another stimulus package, why can't I just keep more of my own money to begin with?

Question

How about, instead of taxing me into the ground and then trying to show what nice guys they are by giving some of MY money back to me, the government just leaves my freakin pay check alone, and let me decide what to do with MY money? My tax money should be going to run the government, pay for a military, and pay for national infrastructure. All the other superfulous bull is what keeps our country in the red

Answer 1

That "Stimulus Package" was just a publicity stunt to try and raise someone's drooping ratings.

Answer 2

Congress needed something to raise their 9% approval rating lol.  And by giving you some of your own money back (gee, thanks), rather than not stealing it in the first place, they think it makes them look good.

Answer 3

You're more likely to spend it if you receive it in a check from the Gov, because you tend to think of it as a free gift. Being able to keep more of your money, you are less likely to go out and dump it into the economy, thus not accomplishing the goal.

Answer 4

That would be nice.  I'll keep dreaming with you.

Answer 5

Amen.