So, What's the Stimulus Supposed to Do?

It seems the problem with the stimulus is what people expect it to do. Some want jobs and infrastructure. Others want jobs, infrastructure, programs, and help for organizations because they are hurting. The Deacon sees their need, but can't come to terms with the government funding programs and organizations with this money. This country was not built to fund others inadequacies. Social programs to help individuals are one thing, but providing cash to programs and orgs that simply did a horrible job of managing themselves the past few years is another. It is akin to a kick to the balls/baby maker of the American people.

The argument, though, isn't, "who are we going to help?" it is how far we are going to swing away from our economic system. Swinging far once is not an option, these people are meek and will expect it again. We cannot continue feeding programs and organizations cash and giving them spots in annual budgets. Also, there is no doubt that there can be NO PORK in the budgets of the next few years. We have to stop the bleed, not stick a finger on it and pray.