PhilMur's thoughts on biz/tech/money/life

Many of you read the iStimulus plan I had proposed the other day– and after getting some feedback, I’ve realized that the plan was a bit, er, selfish, as the irony in the name iStimulus (as in “I”) was pointed out to me.

So instead, I have crafted a new stimulus proposal that I feel certain will be better received. The iStimulus‘ benefit was limited because, let’s face it, iPhones and most other Apple products only benefit individuals… so I now propose something that helps a broader swath of people — the WiiStimulus plan.

As it sounds and as it is spelled, the WiiStimulus is designed to help families and groups of friends purchase Nintendo Wii(TM) systems and other home video game systems.  This stimulus shuns the individual and instead favors the group approach.  In fact, the only way to receive your $100 tax credit on participating video game products will be to also provide, with your tax return, proof of purchase of at least one video game requiring two or more players.  I know, such game titles may be hard to find, but I am done with rewarding individuals!

Anything that will bring a family or groups of friends to gather around the LCD in their living room glowing the colors of Guitar Hero or Mario Kart Wii is a good thing!  Blogging?  So self-promoting.  Facebook?  So selfish and self-pitying (unless you are messaging friends or family members on the other side of the room).  Twitter?  Just noisy and distracting.  Playing games on your iPhone? — it’s just Windows Solitaire with a prettier face. Family video game playing represents a PURE use of technology that brings people together.

So, rush out today and buy a new video game system (only new systems qualify for the stimulus) and get your family off of their laptops and iPhones and get them gathered around the television once again, using entertainment tools they don’t need and may not be able to afford.  Because after all, it will be $100 less now!

Many believe that even though i don’t need or want a stimulus, but that Wii, collectively, do… but is there a difference?