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Originally Posted by pro2A
Great way to waste more money. It didn't work the last time, it's not going to work now. It's like squirting lighter fluid on amber coals. You'll get a flame for a bit, then it will die again.
If you want to see the economy boom, lower the income tax, get rid of the capital gains tax and cut Government spending. It's really not that hard. 
I am happy to see that the Republicans grew a spine and voted against this. When it fails (again) the blood wont be on their hands. |
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Originally Posted by Hybrix
As if our national debt wasn't high enough. Here we go again, spending money we don't have.
I have a feeling this is just the beginning of our economic troubles.
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While I agree that the stimulus checks given out to individual people don't really have an effect, however, government spending on necessary things is good for the economy, even if it is deficit spending. As long as the money is spent in America on American goods and services, it can have a positive effect.
All that said, as the bill was written, I really don't blame Republicans for voting against it. There was a bunch of stuff in there that was just was just completely worthless. Here's my FAVORITE:
Michelle Malkin Stimulus stupidity alert: $75 million for smoking cessation
**** you, Nancy Pelosi.