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Stimulus or Speculation.....You're a business person, what do you think?

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Colorado Western Group

Okay, I can't stand it any longer, I may be just a Farm and Ranch Realtor®, but I'm also a pilot and successful business owner since 1977 and naturally, in this time frame, have the years on me to make this statement; 

We are being treated as though we have NO brain, by this President and his cabinet.  They are up there in Washington referring to us as "they" and "the Americans" and referencing that we are "in pain" and "suffering"...How about them?  Aren't they, too, Americans and does any of this economical downturn affect them?  The answer is NO!  After all now we have tax evaders (no matter the time frame of when they did finally pay-up) and UN-Ethical people in high places in Washington. They have just voted to give MORE money to the GOVERNMENT.  How many wages are going to be generated with this package for those working in Washington?  I guarantee no new wages for "the Americans" nor will any "citizen" feel positive effects from this package.  H*&#@...people can't even get the unemployment they have paid into for years.

CAN YOU BELIEVE this "Package" or "Plan" or whatever it's called, has passed?  Have you ever been able to read a fairly thick interesting "novel" in such a short time?  They had over 1,000 pages to get through and understand what they were reading within 9-hours!  How did the Senate and the House possibly KNOW what they were voting on?  As for this title....NOT STIMULUS!!

Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Donna:  I think it is very admirable of you to be so supportive of President Obama and the Congress as they bravely try their very best to lead OUR country out of this very deep recession... and back on the path to recovery.  I am so glad you have not taken the negative path that many conservatives have taken.  You are to be commended for your positive attitude.  Uh huh...

Feb 13, 2009 04:03 PM
Carol Lee
Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA
Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

So, out of curiosity, if you were president, what would you do? 

Feb 13, 2009 04:09 PM
Donna Phillips
Colorado Western Group - Pueblo, CO

Why thanks Karen, I would not even begin to take that roll in life, however, I would like to see the transparency and the opportunity for bi-partisanship in Washington.  These folks are voting on something that will affect all of us, without giving time to study the proposition.  So, that being said, this is not a stimulus and, at best, speculation.  Can't wait to see what surfaces as a result.  Lets not let the coming months divide us into parties, but instead bring us together for the long haul.....Thanks again for the comment.  Donna

Feb 13, 2009 04:19 PM
Donna Phillips
Colorado Western Group - Pueblo, CO

You know girls, first let me say, he is OUR president and I do not want to see him fail.  You read me wrong and are already on a defensive for Obama.  An opposition to me for expressing my opinion....with that a dvision begins....Exactly what OUR country does not need. 

Feb 13, 2009 04:25 PM
Lynda Bennett
Realty World - Heritage Realty - Maggie Valley, NC

Americans have never ALL agreed on Anything ever. In fact the Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence barely passed because of the differing ideas. The time it took to discuss and make a decision made us stronger.

Do not ever feel that Americans must follow any one with out question!

It is UN- American to follow with out disscussion, dissent and questions.

These are interesting times - we must be paying attention! No time to just follow the leader (whether Dem or Rep) - If they do not read and discuss a bill this large then Shame on them and ALL of us should tell them so.

Feb 13, 2009 04:58 PM
Donna Phillips
Colorado Western Group - Pueblo, CO

Thank you Lynda....you really help convey.........Donna

Feb 13, 2009 05:04 PM
Brian Griffis
Realty Choice - Springfield, MO

The more stimulus the better.  Bring on the free money! lol

Feb 13, 2009 07:50 PM
Donna Phillips
Colorado Western Group - Pueblo, CO

Brian do you think the money is for you or me?  It's for government spending on government programs and to GROW government.  How much would we get if they took the entire "T" and gave every American a cut.  Now that would stimulate the economy.  Thanks for the comment

Feb 14, 2009 02:35 PM
Jim Pirkle
Harvest Realty LLC - Dahlonega, GA

The stimulus I can hande. 

The bailouts were a terrible idea.  That's what chapter 11 bankruptcy is for.

Mar 05, 2009 06:45 AM
Donna Phillips
Colorado Western Group - Pueblo, CO

Jim, I couldn't agree more.  If it were you or me, there wouldn't be a bail out, unless perhaps "bail" out of jail for not paying obligations.  Thanks for the comment. 

Mar 07, 2009 07:25 AM