chuckakers 425 #1 February 5, 2009 ...you're not watching your government stick it up your ass. Here are just a "few" things in the economic Stimuloot bill. $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts $380 million in the Senate bill for the Women, Infants and Children program $300 million for grants to combat violence against women $2 billion for federal child-care block grants $6 billion for university building projects $15 billion for boosting Pell Grant college scholarships $4 billion for job-training programs, including $1.2 billion for “youths” up to the age of 24 $1 billion for community-development block grants $4.2 billion for “neighborhood stabilization activities” $650 million for digital-TV coupons; $90 million to educate “vulnerable populations” $15 billion for business-loss carry-backs $145 billion for “Making Work Pay” tax credits $83 billion for the earned income credit $150 million for the Smithsonian $34 million to renovate the Department of Commerce headquarters $500 million for improvement projects for National Institutes of Health facilities $44 million for repairs to Department of Agriculture headquarters $350 million for Agriculture Department computers $88 million to help move the Public Health Service into a new building $448 million for constructing a new Homeland Security Department headquarters $600 million to convert the federal auto fleet to hybrids $450 million for NASA (carve-out for “climate-research missions”) $600 million for NOAA (carve-out for “climate modeling”) $1 billion for the Census Bureau $89 billion for Medicaid $30 billion for COBRA insurance extension $36 billion for expanded unemployment benefits $20 billion for food stamps $4.5 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers $850 million for Amtrak $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship $1.7 billion for the National Park System $55 million for Historic Preservation Fund $7.6 billion for “rural community advancement programs” $150 million for agricultural-commodity purchases $150 million for “producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish” $2 billion for renewable-energy research ($400 million for global-warming research) $2 billion for a “clean coal” power plant in Illinois $6.2 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program $3.5 billion for energy-efficiency and conservation block grants $3.4 billion for the State Energy Program $200 million for state and local electric-transport projects $300 million for energy-efficient-appliance rebate programs $400 million for hybrid cars for state and local governments $1 billion for the manufacturing of advanced batteries $1.5 billion for green-technology loan guarantees $8 billion for innovative-technology loan-guarantee program $2.4 billion for carbon-capture demonstration projects $4.5 billion for electricity grid $79 billion for State Fiscal Stabilization Fund You gotta be kiddin' me.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 February 5, 2009 Where's that Line Item Veto when you need it???????????? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #3 February 5, 2009 The real victims are the tax payers who have to pay for this crap. Didn't barry say no more earmarks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #4 February 5, 2009 QuoteDidn't barry say no more earmarks? Change you can believe in.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #5 February 5, 2009 QuoteThe real victims are the tax payers who have to pay for this crap. Didn't barry say no more earmarks? These aren't earmarks. This is the classic omnipork bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #6 February 5, 2009 I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. Chuck are you the Chuck I met last weekend?108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,006 #7 February 6, 2009 >I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. He would be outraged by the democrat's obstruction to McCain's much-needed economic stimulus plan, of course! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #8 February 6, 2009 Last week I was up in the Boston area – Hanscom AFB specifically, not the ‘People’s Republic of Cambridge.’ All the outrage was directed at Bernie Madoff. Something along the sentiment of "I hope he fries in hell" is generally reflective of the outrage. /Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #9 February 6, 2009 Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingOsh 0 #10 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? I vote Washington doesn't upgrade its cars to eco-friendly. The resulting pollution will further melt the ice caps eliminating the need for an icebreaker. I just saved the country almost $500million. You're welcome. -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? Sigh. You break up the ice; you float it south; it eases global warming. We spend less on air conditioning, thus are less dependent on foreign oil. Duh. I am so alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? There won't be any polar ice within 5 years. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? There won't be any polar ice within 5 years. In summer maybe... BUT.. I can assure you that in winter.... there will still be PLENTY of ice out there. I have been there and have seen it. Trust me... Sea Water does freeze when its 30 below zero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #14 February 6, 2009 Quote I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. Chuck are you the Chuck I met last weekend? Yes I am, and I bet the list would have looked quite different, but the bill to us would have been just as high. It's looking more and more like a lot of this stimuloot package is made up of paybacks. In this case it's a dem pres and a dem majority in the house doing the paying, but I doubt anything would have been different under McCain except who would be getting the money.Great to meet you. Love the jumpsuit.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #15 February 6, 2009 Quote >I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. He would be outraged by the democrat's obstruction to McCain's much-needed economic stimulus plan, of course! My reply to Simon - just before reading yours: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_threaded;post=3479475;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC; Words taste better with BBQ sauce.Can we stick to the issues now?Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #16 February 6, 2009 Quote Last week I was up in the Boston area – Hanscom AFB specifically, not the ‘People’s Republic of Cambridge.’ All the outrage was directed at Bernie Madoff. Something along the sentiment of "I hope he fries in hell" is generally reflective of the outrage. /Marg Understandable. I wonder how many more Bernie's are out there. I guess we all know of one. He tried to disappear with a skydive, but botched it as bad as he did his financial scheme, and even his suicide attempt.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #17 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote $87 million for a polar icebreaking ship How is this going to help the economy ? There won't be any polar ice within 5 years. In summer maybe... BUT.. I can assure you that in winter.... there will still be PLENTY of ice out there. I have been there and have seen it. Trust me... Sea Water does freeze when its 30 below zero How did you get my the guards at the Ice Wall perimeter ? The folks over at the Flat Earth Society say it isn't possible."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeheelbillie 0 #18 February 6, 2009 Worse yet obama is on TV telling republicans to "stop the gamemenship" Is this his idea of reaching across the isle????? Should this not be a well thought out process? Is another month 2, 3, 12 really going to make a bid differencein the macro economy? answer NO NO NO Its no secret that very little of the $$$ actually creates jobs. This the biggest liberal pet project funding in history!!! Wake up AMERICAGently pushing comfort zones since 1976... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #19 February 6, 2009 Quote$6 billion for university building projects $15 billion for boosting Pell Grant college scholarships $4 billion for job-training programs, including $1.2 billion for “youths” up to the age of 24 A common complaint has been "we need more univ graduates", but there has not been enough seats. Students being turned away. More univ building projects means more seats and more construction jobs that have to be done on site, in the US. Pell Grants help kids get educations. I got one. I would love it if they increased the amount. Job programs provide training. "Sorry, we can't hire you because you have no experience." "How am I supposed to get the experience?" Even for college grads, I have heard the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 February 6, 2009 Quote I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. You mean the same McCain that's currently trying to remove a "Buy American" clause from the bill? What kinda commie is he?! Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #21 February 6, 2009 Quote Quote I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. You mean the same McCain that's currently trying to remove a "Buy American" clause from the bill? What kinda commie is he?! Blues, Dave i could be wrong, but the guy that said we needed to remove the buy american clause from the bill was tall, skinny and black. Mccain is short hunched over and white. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #22 February 6, 2009 What are you talking about, it all looks good. Which ones do you have a problem with and why?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #23 February 9, 2009 this is just peanuts compared to what your country spends on the military or the war on terror or the wars in afghanistan and iraq. quit whiningThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #24 February 9, 2009 Quote this is just peanuts compared to what your country spends on the military or the war on terror or the wars in afghanistan and iraq. quit whining Why is it that when libs disagree with something the government does, they are exercising free speech. When a conservative does it, it's whining? Hmmm. I think spending money freeing oppressed people from an insane dictator who gassed his own citizens and operated rape rooms, and hunting down the people who blew 3,000 of my countrymen to dust is a good thing. Conversely, spending $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts and $4.2 billion for “neighborhood stabilization activities” (can you say ACORN) is idiotic when times are good, and absolute lunacy given the country's current financial situation. Most of the stimuloot package is nothing more than a payback to those who got Obama elected. $260 million for Hollywood movie houses for film? How can this clown even open his mouth with a straight face. Oh yeah...he's a lib!Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #25 February 9, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I wonder how different this list would have been if McCain were elected. You mean the same McCain that's currently trying to remove a "Buy American" clause from the bill? What kinda commie is he?! Blues, Dave i could be wrong, but the guy that said we needed to remove the buy american clause from the bill was tall, skinny and black. Mccain is short hunched over and white. I think you are right. Asked about Buy American on Tuesday, President Barack Obama told Fox News that "we can't send a protectionist message." He said on ABC News that he doesn't want anything in the stimulus bill that is "going to trigger a trade war." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123380102867150621.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
