Having said that, it’s my feeling that now that the democrats control both houses, they aren’t thinking about the real costs of the spending package. They only know that now that they have full control, they want to accomplish all they can. before they lose full control again. It’s a very selfish agenda putting their ideology before the economy and their country.

I think if Americans could recast their votes knowing what they know now, Obama would still be a Senator. I’m a republican but I voted for McCain as a vote against Obama. I hope and pray that Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich run for President in 2012. I would also like to see an equal balance of power of republicans and democrats in both houses the next time around.

People loke you are why this country is deemed pathetic and full of stupid uneducated people.

You say, and I quote: " think I am seeing how easy it is to tear something down that took so long to build."

Now James, are you really that stupid? I think so.

Have you heard about the Constitution before. Now think... really hard. Rub those 2 brain cells together. Bush administration.... Republican policy... come on James... you can do it.

I venture to guess you are an idiot.

Bush got us in this mess and Obama is having to get us out. How bout you give him more than a month and a half before throwing him under the bus...idiot.

As for the economy there are a number of issues. And while President Obama certainly is not only to blame he does share responsibility. He, and his administration, have taken a number of steps to emphasize the threats to the economy. Many of these statements are factually inaccurate or focus on the worst case scenario rather than facts which exist. As any good economist knows, a lot of market reaction is herd mentality. When you inspire fear or panic in consumers it is virtually certain markets will react negatively. Combine this with the fact that most of the "supportive" measures they have taken have been wholly lacking in substance (just look at Geither's press conference and the market reaction).

When consumers are told that the economy is in its darkest period ever, and there is no end in sight, a natural response is flight. In the larger market this includes reduced spending and more conservative economic actions. In turn businesses project this reduction out to approximate its impact on their operations and reduce accordingly, including layoffs. This ripple effect impacts all market factors and creates its own momentum. Thus while the economic crises was initially overseen by political individuals no longer in office, it has been strengthened and continued by the current administration.

I could go on for pages providing evidence and support, but really all that needs to be done is look at the trends related to government statements and markets (i.e. stock/consumer confidence/layoffs/etc.)

As for the truth of the President utilizing these factors to push a socialist agenda he would otherwise be unable to get through, I personally believe that but it is not material to this discussion.

AYE! (except can we make it ONE second?)

I don't care what the Republicans did or did not do when Bush was the president. I don't care what they did when the held the senate or the house. I don't care what the Democrats did for for the past several years.

All I care is that the BS stop now! Our Senators and Congress need to stop wasting out money. We worked hard for the money that was taxed. Now I want them to spend our taxes wisely.

I REALLY WISH THE REPUBLICANS WOULD STOP UNDERMINING THE PRESIDENT SO THAT WE CAN GET OUR COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK! NOTE TO THE REPUBLICANS: I, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, DO NOT AND WILL NOT EVER FIND YOU TO BE THE SOLUTION ONLY THE PROBLEM! WE SUPPORT OUR PRESIDENT AND YOUR TACTICS WILL NOT WORK IN TRYING TO GET US TO HATE THE DEMOCRATS!!! YOU GOT US INTO THIS MESS. YOU HAVE NO SOLUTIONS! GET OUT OF AMERICA AND LET THE REST OF US REBUILD OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!

“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”

“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”

“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”

“My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”

“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”

- Thomas Jefferson

Prophetic isn't it.

the republicans are hypocrites so shame on them.

the democrats are just forcing issues down our throat with threats so shame on them.

Ron Paul/Jesse Ventura '12????

This is likely a republican-triggered psych-op media attack on Pelosi's public approval poll ratings. Yes, the current repigglium regime would stoop that low. Bush loyalists. They are the shrill echos of the last 8 failed years who have yet to face their own constituents for re-election in the Obama era. And they'll likely be replaced by republicans who want to play ball with Obama. Then maybe we can see some real change. Yes, we all can.

When I have a disagreement with someone in the workplace, we discuss and try to find common ground for the good of the company so we can move forward – I wish she operated the same way.

Just looking at education, if we taxed people who made over 500,000, and funded education in inner cities to the point where it was the best education in the world. You will eventually get your money back with less people going to prison, and less people relying on the wellfare system.

If you dont tax the wealthy, then more people will go to prison, more people will vulch off the system, and you will end up paying more in the future.

Its an investment for the future, there are millions of examples of this working, the trickle down effect never works.

Please, do not be short sighted, look to the future and let the democrats have a shot at doing long term investments.