Remember that stimulus that was supposed to save real jobs - according to the democrats?

"Where Money Was Spent:
Let's start with the largest chunk of the stimulus program: Tax relief, which accounted for $288 billion of the spending. Those on fixed-income received a one-time payment of $250. That's not much help when Social Security payments, indexed to the consumer price index (CPI), were expected to remain flat. It would be ideal if the CPI reflected the true cost of living that incorporates higher medical costs, all taxes and transportation, but it doesn't.
Sorry, you can't turn in your clunker for a bigger check to cover higher out-of-pocket medical or insurance bills. Most everyone else saw a slight increase in their take-home pay as withholding taxes were dropped a bit, although it only added up to a few dollars a week. A more salient way of boosting incomes would be to grant a holiday on payroll taxes for a few days or weeks, but that's not what Congress and the Obama Administration decided to do.
The next-biggest portion of the stimulus spending -- $144 billion -- was for "state and local fiscal relief." Faced with the loss of state and local tax revenue, government agencies were facing massive teacher layoffs and shutting down public services without this band-aid measure.

This move saved more jobs than would have otherwise been lost, although it doesn't address a more pernicious long-term problem. Property valuations, which are the basis for local real estate taxes, are continuing to fall. That means less money for schools, libraries, fire and police departments. How can public agencies replace this money? It's an ongoing crisis that will translate into more program, service and job cuts (or tax hikes) later this year and into 2010. Get ready for "Son of Stimulus" when this reality gobsmacks Congress as it heads into mid-term elections next year."

As I see it the democrats greased the palms of their friends in state and local government, and the unions, and delayed much of the stimulous so that things will hopefully get a little better around the time of midterm elections. That way the Dem's may have a chance to stay in power for another term.

Try explaining to the poor souls who - in the mean time -have lost their jobs, and their dignity, as well as the ability to feed thier family.

It's despicable, and another example of our corrupt government at work.

And meanwhile oil, gold, and the stock market rallies, and the banks shareholders get rich, at the expense of the tax paying poor!

And the continued cost of war on 2 fronts! Isn't all this what the libs were bashing bush about?

Thank God I wasn't fooled into voting for these crooks, or I don't know how I would sleep at night. We don't get fooled again

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"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." - Thomas Jefferson my grow

"Thank God I wasn't fooled into voting for these crooks, or I don't know how I would sleep at night. We don't get fooled again"

Amen to that! And in spite of all the evidence that is coming to light about Obama and those he's surrounding himself with, we STILL see Obama bumper stickers out there. Go figure.

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Well there were plenty of bush bumper stickers too when his regime was committing war crimes ... how do you figure that? obama like bush is a puppet ... they just got a better looking, articulate, charming puppet. It's business as usual in Washington ... and those unemployment figures are bogus ... it doesn't include those whose unemployment benefits have exhausted or those that are under employed.
Congress no longer represents the people only corporate interests.

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911 ... inside job!

And what would be your solution to this problem, I agree with you btw.

revolution. now. i'm sick of seein this fucking politicians sweet-talking the public, trying to convince us that they're any help at all, when they're the culprits of the fucking problem

revolution now, this cannot wait any longer...they'll do it again, and we'll lose again...lose more rights, dignity, and possessions

I'm wondering why my gas is 2.69 a gal and the Rigs are in the yards.No ones hiring out there.I think everyone is afraid to get fucked so soon again.My jaw is still on the floor from AIG.

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I think getting rid of the federal reserve and the elite in office would be a step in the right direction ... how? .... I haven't a clue, but I'm hoping a bright mind out there will figure out how.

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911 ... inside job!

What are these "war crimes," you talk about.

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I can't grow for shit. However, I am great at attracting and breeding fungus gnats, white fly, spider mites, bud worms, leaf miners, aphids, powdery mildew, mold, and bud rot. On another note, When I accidentally do make it to harvest, I like to store the entire crop while its damp so it can all properly turn to mold. I also like to start my outdoor very late in the season, around august first, this ensures small plants. So for all of you who do successfully grow pot, congrats.

Oh boy, we ONLY lost 200,000 jobs! The economy must be getting better, I think its time to celebrate. Congrats to Obama! This wonderful improvement in our economy only cost how much?

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I can't grow for shit. However, I am great at attracting and breeding fungus gnats, white fly, spider mites, bud worms, leaf miners, aphids, powdery mildew, mold, and bud rot. On another note, When I accidentally do make it to harvest, I like to store the entire crop while its damp so it can all properly turn to mold. I also like to start my outdoor very late in the season, around august first, this ensures small plants. So for all of you who do successfully grow pot, congrats.

Hey, just think how bad it would be if Obama hadn't "saved" 500,000 jobs last month.

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