Gothamist: President-Elect Obama On His Economic Stimulus Plan

Jerky

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:46:13 -0500

I'm always amused that Bush has a Harvard MBA. I guess accounting wasn't a part of their program....

hubcap

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:23:02 -0500

new new deal plz

Mr Mel

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:11:04 -0500

President Bush, with his Harvard MBA, hasn't got a clue to what has happened. His leadership skills are abominable and his Vice President could care less about what happens to this country or the working people in it.

NannyState

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:19:34 -0500

Let's impeach Bush just because he's an ugly idiot and get that Obama in there.

Bottomless Chips

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:33:06 -0500

#10, I'm guessing my sarcasm didn't show.

S.D.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:05:51 -0500

"this financial crises was caused by the democratic congress lead by Nancy Pelosi, and the Democratic Senate lead by Harry Reid"? (sigh) O c'mon! Do you honestly believe that this only happened Since January of 2007? That's when the Democratic party came took over after the November 2006 election... O Please, get a clue and stop listening to Bill O'Rielly. Let me guess: All of GW's Crap was do to Bill Clinton, Right?? Sure it was...

bombero

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:58:25 -0500

I sure hope his plan works but I am skeptical considering that this financial crises was caused by the democratic congress lead by Nancy Pelosi, and the Democratic Senate lead by Harry Reid, with the main culprits being Chris Dodd, Barack Obama, Barney Frank and Chuck Schumer. Now all you Barack Obama supporters should check wilkopedia to find out who these people are.

optimist

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:23:50 -0500

Good god, get a clue. The New Deal didn't work. It doubled the size of government, sure, but what really brought things back was: 1. Selling weapons to both sides in WW2 2. Being the only country with industrial capacity to rebuild Europe and Asia. So, in other words, we were in the right place at the right time. What do we produce now ? (Hint: the answer is debt). Also, something awesome to consider. FDR was able to grow the government because they didn't have: FDIC, FHA, GRE's, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, etc. We have so much unfunded liability, eventually the taps will run dry on the free money machine. Weimar here we come!

shovel

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:30:33 -0500

Volunteerism. Go to change.gov, and you'll see voluteerism is a big part of Obama's plan for change in America. Volunteerism is great, but so many of us can barely afford our rent. I say, bring back the WPA.

ixvnyc

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:49:32 -0500

Why do we have to wait until January 20 to start digging ourselves out of this hole? Put this guy in charge right now, dammit!

Toby von Meistersinger

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:48:02 -0500

@ cucarachita: Volunteerism? In this economy? Right. Not paying people to do work is going to fix everything. If you think that will work, I have a bridge to sell you.

Bottomless Chips

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:13:51 -0500

Wait, the Executive Branch is supposed to create jobs? Soon enough, we'll all be working for the gov't. Yay, New Deal 2.0!

cucarachita

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:17:49 -0500

@ Mr Mel (and anyone else, I'm not singling you out): Now it's time for US to do OUR part. Volunteerism. Go to change.gov, and you'll see voluteerism is a big part of Obama's plan for change in America. Energy savings -- wear a sweater and put your heat down a bit, less car driving, less throwing away of perfectly good stuff. Give business to repair places. We're at war and we're in a recession. It's time to buckle down, if only for our morale and to generate a sense of solidarity. A sense of solidarity, and good morale are nothing to sneeze at these days!

sinisterteashop

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:44:57 -0500

China got there ten days before us: http://english.gov.cn/2008-11/12/content_1147217.htm

Toby von Meistersinger

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:23:45 -0500

At least he had the good sense to to suggest a five year plan. I'll give him that.

Mr Mel

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:22:14 -0500

I am glad I voted for him. Now the Congress has do their part. There is some daylight here.

Steven

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:13:35 -0500

Just another month and half until Obama time!