Pelosi supports new stimulus plan (I fervently agree)

[Winnscott]

I need cash, and I know many of you do to.

I was recently charged $180 for some medical procedure that was not covered by my insurance 2 years ago. Turns out that I was supposed to call ahead of time in order to get approval.

The bottom line is that things are rough and I'm with Pelosi.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-10-08-pelosi_N.htm

[ixion]

1. While I sympathize, the bottom line is: we're broke

and every time we create money from thin air for yet another bailout, we move that much closer to a total collapse.

[Winnscott]

2. Won't consumers spend more if they have more?

Just saying.

[ixion]

4. that's just it... if the dollar value collapses, which it will if we continue,

then no one will have much of anything, because dollars will be worthless. Russia, Japan and Mexico, among others, have all gone through this. Now, because of reckless mismanagement and fraud, so will we.

[OhioChick]

3. Bingo! n/t

[Zhade]

5. "investing in public works, increasing food stamps benefits and extending unemployment"

Unless you're in one of these categories, you won't get a dime.