McCotter: We Strive for Bi-Partisanship , But Current Stimulus Bill is Wasteful

[rzs5tm]

Well said Mr. McCotter, I support your position.  I have the same thoughts and concerns.

[ladypamedu]

Has any wondered, how the economy could have gone so bad so quickly. The answer is that it was all over the news, repeating over and over and over that we were going into a recession. And we all know if you tell the sheep to walk in a line enough times they will do it.

[piliage]

Pity you didn't show the same level of fiscal restraint when it came to the Detroit auto bailout Rep. McCotter, which you supported... Do as I say, not as I do?

[alfordwh]

The Detroit auto bailout is a LOAN, of only 15 billion, with interest due back. Unlike the $400 billion plus GIFT given to the banks, and Obama will request another $500 billion GIFT for the banking industry as soon as the $Trillion piece of crap pork "stimulus" bill is finalized.

[piliage]

And you think the US taxpayer will see that repayment when? the second coming of Christ or the next Ice age?

[mdbrenna]

Did you know this was done once before with Chrysler and the LOAN was paid back in full with Interest and the Government actually made money on the deal.. Huh did you know that!!!

[piliage]

Well shucks, I did know that. Sorry to spoil your fun. Given that GM has 20% higher costs of production than Honda or Toyota, we'll see how long it takes for the government to "make money on the deal". Given that GM is already heading back to the feeder for more slop, your theory of a payback seems quite amusing. Want to buy a bridge?

[piliage]

So, how exactly is that Chrysler loan working out for you, mdbrenna? My tax dollars at work. Wonderful.

[YAOMTC]

Not bad, Rep. McCotter. We could use more details as to what exactly those proposed solutions from the Republicans were, though.

Here is a proposal I have: If we stop spending money on wars overseas that have no direct relation to our own affairs, stop the drug wars and tax marijuana (just like tobacco and alcohol), sever the connections between business and government, and streamline our government back to a constitutional level, I think we could see our economy recover.

[emaildejan]

Although I don't agree with your stance on illicit drugs, I think what you've said makes 100% sense. Nothing stimulates an economy more than lowering taxes on those that pay the most. After all, what will those with such money do? They'll most likely invest it it in order to grow it. And how to grow it? By creating jobs! That's what people with money do. We spend money on goods, they spend it on creating jobs. LOWER THE TAX RATES ALREADY! Thank you.

[stenmark24]

Talked too much of nonsense with little substance. Layout your plan clearly for us please.

[ronpegt]

I just want to say how very proud I am of the House Republicans and the 18 Democrats who voted against this pile of pork.

The only way to stop this slide into a depression is tax cuts of all sizes and types to American business and corporations and people.

Thank Congressman McCotter once again you are on the side of the people.

[MotownMoleman]

Democrats spending more on waste than benefit - what else is new? I thought Obama was going to align more with the conservative dems and bring real change. Alas, it only took 6 days to lose the grassroots for the green pockets.

[Gcolorina]

He was talking about this stimulis before he got into office. So what is the solution to help boost the economy to spend? I don't know, I don't think that tax cuts will do anything right now when more people are out of work and can't pay substantial taxes anyway. What will tax cuts do to for people loosing their homes? Nothing.

[mcziehl]

tax cuts puts money in peoples pockets. for those on the lower end, it means being able to buy goods, which stimulates the economy. For those on the higher end, it means investment in new business, which creates jobs for those who are out of work. Nothing is going to be an immediate fix, but government spending is inefficient at best and corrupt at worst