Comments on: Pork in the Obama Stimulus Package? You Decide…. http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/ Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Is the Hog Odor Earmark in the Stimulus Package More Pork - Or a Green Step Forward? : The Inspired Economist http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-5198 Is the Hog Odor Earmark in the Stimulus Package More Pork - Or a Green Step Forward? : The Inspired Economist Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:28:47 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-5198 [...] continue to raise a stink about the $1.7M earmark for hog odor research in Obama’s stimulus package, calling it “pork” in its finest form.  Rural residents who live near hog farms, or [...] [...] continue to raise a stink about the $1.7M earmark for hog odor research in Obama’s stimulus package, calling it “pork” in its finest form.  Rural residents who live near hog farms, or [...]

]]> By: olathe mom http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-4267 olathe mom Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:53:43 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-4267 Yes, there is a lot of pork in the bill. But I do not hear anyone talking about the beans in the bill. The beans are the food that will stimulate us. Yes, there is a lot of pork in the bill. But I do not hear anyone talking about the beans in the bill. The beans are the food that will stimulate us.

]]> By: olathe mom http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-37920 olathe mom Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:53:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-37920 Yes, there is a lot of pork in the bill. But I do not hear anyone talking about the beans in the bill. The beans are the food that will stimulate us. Yes, there is a lot of pork in the bill. But I do not hear anyone talking about the beans in the bill. The beans are the food that will stimulate us.

]]> By: Suzanne Gage http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-3821 Suzanne Gage Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:06:18 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-3821 This is about the best brief commentary I have heard so far. That is exactly right, what is to some pork, to others the spending is important. Looking at this stimulus and what the president is working toward doing to help america will be debated because no matter what the proposal is, there will be those who disagree. That is why we can't get away from the two + party system of government and opinion. No matter the facts or projections, if a person is republican minded it will be difficult if not impossible for them not to side against democratic supported ideas for getting this country moving in a better direction. Now democrats are leading the decisions and when I look back to the leadership of the republicans for most of the last 8 year term, I don't see that they made decisions that help. In fact the beginning of "spending" had to begin with the top leader in the republican party, George Bush. As he said, when he passed the first stimulus in that last days of his presidency, it is necessary. Though passing the stimulus went against his republican ideology, he knew it was necessary. We need to get into that mindset as americans and understand that the "status quo" (which you will find is connected to the definition of conservatism when you look it up) is not working and it is time for action. Will this action be flawless, of course not, no agenda ever is, but it is good action and will have tax cuts and will have job creation. Most importantly it is tailored to help the middle class and it is about time. I love the quote that "Capitalism is supposed to be based on trust, but in reality is based on self interest". I am very supportive of capitalism, and being able to have the opportunities we have with capitalism, but we as middle class americans have to be angered at the loss of trust we now have with some of our greatest examples of capitalism in the works. Wall Street, financial institutions and many big corporations have let us down with the waste of billions of our dollars as small investors. They have let us down as we see those who failed in business to get large bonuses, especially when they have taken tax payer money. I am in support of our new presidents plan. I feel very secure that he has our best interests in mind for a change. This is about the best brief commentary I have heard so far. That is exactly right, what is to some pork, to others the spending is important. Looking at this stimulus and what the president is working toward doing to help america will be debated because no matter what the proposal is, there will be those who disagree. That is why we can’t get away from the two + party system of government and opinion. No matter the facts or projections, if a person is republican minded it will be difficult if not impossible for them not to side against democratic supported ideas for getting this country moving in a better direction. Now democrats are leading the decisions and when I look back to the leadership of the republicans for most of the last 8 year term, I don’t see that they made decisions that help. In fact the beginning of “spending” had to begin with the top leader in the republican party, George Bush. As he said, when he passed the first stimulus in that last days of his presidency, it is necessary. Though passing the stimulus went against his republican ideology, he knew it was necessary. We need to get into that mindset as americans and understand that the “status quo” (which you will find is connected to the definition of conservatism when you look it up) is not working and it is time for action. Will this action be flawless, of course not, no agenda ever is, but it is good action and will have tax cuts and will have job creation. Most importantly it is tailored to help the middle class and it is about time. I love the quote that “Capitalism is supposed to be based on trust, but in reality is based on self interest”. I am very supportive of capitalism, and being able to have the opportunities we have with capitalism, but we as middle class americans have to be angered at the loss of trust we now have with some of our greatest examples of capitalism in the works. Wall Street, financial institutions and many big corporations have let us down with the waste of billions of our dollars as small investors. They have let us down as we see those who failed in business to get large bonuses, especially when they have taken tax payer money. I am in support of our new presidents plan. I feel very secure that he has our best interests in mind for a change.

]]> By: Suzanne Gage http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-37919 Suzanne Gage Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-37919 This is about the best brief commentary I have heard so far. That is exactly right, what is to some pork, to others the spending is important. Looking at this stimulus and what the president is working toward doing to help america will be debated because no matter what the proposal is, there will be those who disagree. That is why we can't get away from the two + party system of government and opinion. No matter the facts or projections, if a person is republican minded it will be difficult if not impossible for them not to side against democratic supported ideas for getting this country moving in a better direction. Now democrats are leading the decisions and when I look back to the leadership of the republicans for most of the last 8 year term, I don't see that they made decisions that help. In fact the beginning of "spending" had to begin with the top leader in the republican party, George Bush. As he said, when he passed the first stimulus in that last days of his presidency, it is necessary. Though passing the stimulus went against his republican ideology, he knew it was necessary. We need to get into that mindset as americans and understand that the "status quo" (which you will find is connected to the definition of conservatism when you look it up) is not working and it is time for action. Will this action be flawless, of course not, no agenda ever is, but it is good action and will have tax cuts and will have job creation. Most importantly it is tailored to help the middle class and it is about time. I love the quote that "Capitalism is supposed to be based on trust, but in reality is based on self interest". I am very supportive of capitalism, and being able to have the opportunities we have with capitalism, but we as middle class americans have to be angered at the loss of trust we now have with some of our greatest examples of capitalism in the works. Wall Street, financial institutions and many big corporations have let us down with the waste of billions of our dollars as small investors. They have let us down as we see those who failed in business to get large bonuses, especially when they have taken tax payer money. I am in support of our new presidents plan. I feel very secure that he has our best interests in mind for a change. This is about the best brief commentary I have heard so far. That is exactly right, what is to some pork, to others the spending is important. Looking at this stimulus and what the president is working toward doing to help america will be debated because no matter what the proposal is, there will be those who disagree. That is why we can’t get away from the two + party system of government and opinion. No matter the facts or projections, if a person is republican minded it will be difficult if not impossible for them not to side against democratic supported ideas for getting this country moving in a better direction. Now democrats are leading the decisions and when I look back to the leadership of the republicans for most of the last 8 year term, I don’t see that they made decisions that help. In fact the beginning of “spending” had to begin with the top leader in the republican party, George Bush. As he said, when he passed the first stimulus in that last days of his presidency, it is necessary. Though passing the stimulus went against his republican ideology, he knew it was necessary. We need to get into that mindset as americans and understand that the “status quo” (which you will find is connected to the definition of conservatism when you look it up) is not working and it is time for action. Will this action be flawless, of course not, no agenda ever is, but it is good action and will have tax cuts and will have job creation. Most importantly it is tailored to help the middle class and it is about time. I love the quote that “Capitalism is supposed to be based on trust, but in reality is based on self interest”. I am very supportive of capitalism, and being able to have the opportunities we have with capitalism, but we as middle class americans have to be angered at the loss of trust we now have with some of our greatest examples of capitalism in the works. Wall Street, financial institutions and many big corporations have let us down with the waste of billions of our dollars as small investors. They have let us down as we see those who failed in business to get large bonuses, especially when they have taken tax payer money. I am in support of our new presidents plan. I feel very secure that he has our best interests in mind for a change.

]]> By: Ellen Will http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-3805 Ellen Will Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:19:44 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-3805 I grow so weary of ignorant individuals bashing the attempt to make coal cleaner. It seems no one ever gives any consideration to the people who WORK in the coal mines, such as my husband for one. This coal mining job provides food, clothes, a home, a car just to name a few. Why do you suppose you have the right to these things and we don't? Have you given consideration as to what these families will do if you succeed in destroying their livihood - The very way they provide for THEIR families. Do you have an alternate income source to offer these hard working Americans when you destroy their lives for the sake of your conscience? Or is it ok that there will be hundreds of thousands more in the unemployment lines. Before you do any more coal bashing (which by the way, provides some if not all of your electricity) channel your energy towards coming up with employment options to offer the families when their lives are destroyed and you've lent a hand to help in the destruction. I grow so weary of ignorant individuals bashing the attempt to make coal cleaner. It seems no one ever gives any consideration to the people who WORK in the coal mines, such as my husband for one. This coal mining job provides food, clothes, a home, a car just to name a few. Why do you suppose you have the right to these things and we don’t? Have you given consideration as to what these families will do if you succeed in destroying their livihood – The very way they provide for THEIR families. Do you have an alternate income source to offer these hard working Americans when you destroy their lives for the sake of your conscience? Or is it ok that there will be hundreds of thousands more in the unemployment lines. Before you do any more coal bashing (which by the way, provides some if not all of your electricity) channel your energy towards coming up with employment options to offer the families when their lives are destroyed and you’ve lent a hand to help in the destruction.

]]> By: Ellen Will http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-37918 Ellen Will Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:19:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-37918 I grow so weary of ignorant individuals bashing the attempt to make coal cleaner. It seems no one ever gives any consideration to the people who WORK in the coal mines, such as my husband for one. This coal mining job provides food, clothes, a home, a car just to name a few. Why do you suppose you have the right to these things and we don't? Have you given consideration as to what these families will do if you succeed in destroying their livihood - The very way they provide for THEIR families. Do you have an alternate income source to offer these hard working Americans when you destroy their lives for the sake of your conscience? Or is it ok that there will be hundreds of thousands more in the unemployment lines. Before you do any more coal bashing (which by the way, provides some if not all of your electricity) channel your energy towards coming up with employment options to offer the families when their lives are destroyed and you've lent a hand to help in the destruction. I grow so weary of ignorant individuals bashing the attempt to make coal cleaner. It seems no one ever gives any consideration to the people who WORK in the coal mines, such as my husband for one. This coal mining job provides food, clothes, a home, a car just to name a few. Why do you suppose you have the right to these things and we don’t? Have you given consideration as to what these families will do if you succeed in destroying their livihood – The very way they provide for THEIR families. Do you have an alternate income source to offer these hard working Americans when you destroy their lives for the sake of your conscience? Or is it ok that there will be hundreds of thousands more in the unemployment lines. Before you do any more coal bashing (which by the way, provides some if not all of your electricity) channel your energy towards coming up with employment options to offer the families when their lives are destroyed and you’ve lent a hand to help in the destruction.

]]> By: Reenita Malhotra http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-3580 Reenita Malhotra Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:05:59 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-3580 Pork on the Wall $100M was earmarked for reducing the hazards of lead-based paint. I have a less expensive recommendation - DON’T USE LEAD BASED PAINT! ---- Well said Brenda! The less money thrown at wasteful ideas, the better! Pork on the Wall

$100M was earmarked for reducing the hazards of lead-based paint. I have a less expensive recommendation – DON’T USE LEAD BASED PAINT!

—- Well said Brenda! The less money thrown at wasteful ideas, the better!

]]> By: Reenita Malhotra http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-37917 Reenita Malhotra Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:05:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-37917 Pork on the Wall $100M was earmarked for reducing the hazards of lead-based paint. I have a less expensive recommendation - DON’T USE LEAD BASED PAINT! ---- Well said Brenda! The less money thrown at wasteful ideas, the better! Pork on the Wall

$100M was earmarked for reducing the hazards of lead-based paint. I have a less expensive recommendation – DON’T USE LEAD BASED PAINT!

—- Well said Brenda! The less money thrown at wasteful ideas, the better!

]]> By: Dawn P http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/02/20/pork-in-the-obama-stimulus-package-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-3559 Dawn P Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:13:04 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1233#comment-3559 "High on the Hog $200M has been allocated to “design and furnish” the Department of Homeland Security headquarters. Are they planning to retain Martha Stewart?" This blows me away. How many working families are being evicted (not forclosures) because they have lost their jobs due to this economy? If you paid 10K a family to pay their rent while out of work you could help 20,000 "Working Americans" keep their homes. I guess having thier carpet compliment the drapes is more important than those of us who pay thier incomes. “High on the Hog

$200M has been allocated to “design and furnish” the Department of Homeland Security headquarters. Are they planning to retain Martha Stewart?”

This blows me away. How many working families are being evicted (not forclosures) because they have lost their jobs due to this economy? If you paid 10K a family to pay their rent while out of work you could help 20,000 “Working Americans” keep their homes. I guess having thier carpet compliment the drapes is more important than those of us who pay thier incomes.

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