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To: SilentZ who wrote (575111)	7/5/2010 4:58:24 PM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1570557

If that woorks so well why does pelosi just give everyone a million dollars. That should help

To: SilentZ who wrote (575111)	7/6/2010 11:31:09 AM
From: Tenchusatsu	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570557

Z, > It maintains* some level of spending among the unemployed until they either get a job or there's an increase in the tax base to cover it.* There's nothing "stimulating" about maintaining some level of consumer spending by just handing out free money. Which is essentially what unemployment checks are. Besides, trying to preserve the status quo is exactly my point. We're just delaying the inevitable. What's the point of that, other than to create a softer landing? Face it, SilentZ. The only institution that is being "stimulated" is big government. But that's exactly what you think is necessary for sustainable economic growth. Cause it worked so well for Europe ... Tenchusatsu