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Originally Posted by WordWaster
to your last point:
1)IF there is no recovery. as i am so fond of saying, "we will have to wait and see".
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Yes, that's the usual "argument" from the economically ignorant. You can't defend your assertions, and so you hope that a trillion dollar gamble will pay off. I guess it's easier if it's not your own money.
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2)the positive parts of the bill are not digging holes. they are the parts that develop infrastructure. (something necessary to a strong economy)
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Are we lacking the infrastructure needed to get back to where we were a few years ago? If not, then why will building more help us get out of the recession?
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3)this bill was not a permanent government expansion. if there is not recovery, the dems will not have the support to make it permanent.
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I'm sure that Republicans will be just as happy to find ways to spend money.