Feb 04 2009
Is the Economic Stimulus Bill Good for the US
3rd of February 2009
Is the Economic Stimulus Plan Good for the United States
The United States Congress is weighting a bill that the US House of Representative’s passed. The Stimulus Plan that President Obama has been pushing since before his inauguration, has me greatly perplexed and wondering when the Change in Washington is going to take place!
I agree that the stimulus package won’t cure the waning US economy; however, it is a good first step towards stimulating growth. That does not mean that I place my support behind this stimulus plan. Our glorious House of Representatives have conducted Washington business as usual when they shackled this stimulus bill with a ton of PORK (junk that has nothing to do with the original bill, but that Representatives and Senators wish to hide in a bill that has greater opportunities to pass).
I have always respected and enjoyed Representative Pelosi for her straight talk and ability to withstand the Good ole Boy’s Network in Washington, but when I watched her on C-Span try to justify additions to this bloated stimulus bill, she lost credibility. We need Washington to put forth only those bills without any PORK. Vote on a separate bill for Smithsonian funding, for sex education and for abortion funding. Let those bills withstand their merits by themselves and focus our attentions on each subject matter per bill. It is a sad day when the House of Representatives and the Senate can drown any good bill with trash used to burden that bill down or pass unnecessary legislation. This is what I believe President Obama spoke about when he said, “I will change how Washington does business.”
President Obama, I feel this stimulus bill is important for the average American. We as tax payers have bailed out so many corporations that don’t even appreciate the billions of dollars we have given. Now it is our turn to help save our houses, pay for increases or longer terms for unemployment allowances, as well as funds that will help small to medium size businesses grow. This bill needs to put America back to work as soon as possible, not be swamped with unnecessary junk that needs a free pass. This bill has enormous implications in how long America will be out of work and how many lives are ruined by a disastrous economy. All of the PORK that has been added by the House of Representatives needs to be removed. If it has no ability to help grow the economy or pay for those that are unemployed or underemployed, it needs to be deleted. If the House or the Senate refuses to remove wasted and unwanted PORK from the bill, Mr. President, you need to deny signing this bill and ask for one that just focuses on stimulating our economy.
As for Mrs. Pelosi and every member of the House of Representatives that added crap to this bill in hopes of a smooth passage; shame on you. Each of you needs to be concerned with your next term in office. Citizens of the United States are watching and we are angry with frivolous spending, poor management, unnecessary spending and we are demanding you change your ways or get out!
WASHINGTON NEEDS TO CHANGE – now
Your humble servant – Todd M Dobson
