Do you think the bi-partisan economic stimulus package will help strengthen the economy? YES or NO?

Not sure I was under the understanding that all that is is your tax refund up front. So if that is true it may help now but we will lose in less than a year. I think that is the problem with are country we rely to much on credit!

No it won't. The refunds won't be in the hands of consumers until June, and by then if the economy continues receding, people will just save it to be safe, rather than spend it like the government wants to boost the economy. All of this coupled with the fact that not even the top economists really know how to stimulate a receding economy.

Nope, our country is run on debt and it's only a matter of time before sh*t hits the fan. This recession, is not even close to what's to come.

I don't think it will help the economy. Mine will go towards heating bill! And I'm sure a lot of other peoples will too.

We love stimulas Packages

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Personally, I think it is a step in the right direction! However, these stimulus packages are never very sucessful. A lot has to do with where the economy is, and unemployement level. I think this effort is a little to late to make a remarkable leap or "jump start" for the economy. Most Americans will be saving, not buying. What we need is more attention brought back to the middle class...the main consumers. We need to raise the standard wages, and focus on getting America employed. We need to be more proactive with our economy!

lETS GET THE ILLEGALS OUT OF HERE AND THE WAGES WILL GO UP.

And the stimules package will not work. But i will take all of my money I can get back from the government!

either way I can use the $$$$$$

The cost of increased wages will simply then be reflected in higher prices for goods, thereby negating any effect that this would have on stimulating the economy.

Not true
We are currently suffering from inflation

Less money would be spent on social service and welfare programs. And the guy that runs into my truck would likly have insurance. Our county hospitals would not be in finanial disrepair.

The alian problem is bad bad in Texas. Crime is a problem that we also pay for!

How would that affect the cost distribution being passed on to the consumers?

Fair enough.

My feeling is that there are so many ignorant people out there, that without proof, knowledge or statistics tend to group people into a category that serves their needs.

Why is it that when there is no smart answer people resort to the "aliens" or "illegal immigrants". They are part of the problem but our government is the reason for the problem not them. They are merely scapegoats, used by those without information nor statistics.

Just my opinion; while I enjoy a good debate this is just truly getting to me. How can we a land full of immigrants be "SO" ignorant to the feelings of others.

Iwas refering to the wage increase...that if we raised standard wages..etc. You had said "The cost of increased wages will simply then be reflected in higher prices for goods" . I was saying...not true, the cost of goods now does not reflect our workers wages. We are suffering from inflation...many prices of goods have gone up with out reason or without increased minimum wage. I.E. look at the current cost of milk and eggs!

I have been in construction for 26 years. The value for what I do is less than in 1980. Its because of people that are not suppose to be here doing the work for much less and because of there number. The rest of you that have not yet been affected it just a matter of time

The republicans endorsing foriegn company outsourcing does effect EVERYONE. Thats a huge part of why our economy is in the toilet NOW.