The Stimulus Package

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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

I want to bump this thread because yeah...155 federal programs. I think the stimulus package is kind of a joke. And I don't know much about politics especially in regards to taxes, but I agree that the best way to stimulate the economy is to let the people keep their money...and not increase taxes. This is frightening times for the US economy.

Here's the problem as the refunds last year proved and well the last few months have proven.

In a time of crisis, people are less likely to spend their money instead they either save it in the bank or pay off their bills. Neither of which helps to stimulate the economy.

And from what I gathered (I haven't been following this bill too closely) is that its a mix of what Democrats and Republicans want and its getting so half assed on both sides that it really won't help much.