The United States has recently decided to give its citizens more money to spend in order to help spur the economy and turn the nation around, but many are skeptical as to the success of such programs. Indeed, the US has countless other problems that stand in the way - consumer spending cannot be relied on to solve problems like it has in the past. The fact is that this nation has been converted into a nation of debt - both in terms of its citizens and the government itself. Broad policy changes and tax hikes are needed in order to pull out of this mess...

From EdmondSun:
Responding quickly to save us from tumbling into a recession, President George Bush and House leaders have proudly unveiled an economic stimulus package worth some $150 billion. If approved, the plan will distribute checks to households across the country this summer. The resulting spending spree will spur the economy into a new era of prosperity. Yeah, right.