A) If the economy is not in the crapper, why does the it need to be stimulated?
The economy is definitely in the crapper, or at least hovering over the pit. Nobody is bothering to deny that now. The only issue is whether we are in, are heading for, or can avoid a recession. Personally, I think it is the first.
B) If the GOP is so anti-welfare, why is it's titular leader so gung ho on handing out free money to people who didn't pay it in?
He's not. Dems added that one in.
C) Could the "stimulus package" have more to do with the GOP tanking against DEM candidates?
It could be, except that this was a bipartisan effort that came together ridiculously quickly. Frankly, that is what convinced me we are in a world of hurt. Dems and Repubs singing from the same sheet is music is always remarkable. In an election year it is downright scary.
D) Why are they calling it a "stimulus package" and not a bail out for corporate theives and liars which it really is? It's simply a Savings and Loan bail out AGAIN! And remember who two of the major, major players in that whole fiasco were?
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Alright, I see where you are going with this. You are talking about this is the context of some corporate bailout rather than the tax rebate. Since I am not familiar with the stimulus package, I can't address those issues. I was kind of wondering why you were suddenly going all Rush Limbaugh on the "slobs who aren't paying in" theme. You got me. Well played.
E) Why are GOP losers so hot for corporate welfare but so against real human beings having welfare?
And the clincher. I swallowed it hook, line and sinker. I could just delete the whole thing and play it cool, but I have to give the devil his due. The answer to your last question, of course, is that providing assistance to those who create jobs and stimulate the economy makes more sense than providing assistance to those won't hold jobs and drain the economy. But you drew me in and I will give you the credit.