"The original CBO "report" got all kinds of attention, not just from Republican officials and conservative activists: "ThinkProgress has found that since the AP's report last Tuesday, the CBO report has been cited at least 81 times on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, the Sunday shows and the network newscasts in order raise questions about Obama's recovery plan."

"Will the actual report get this kind of attention?"

After all this time you have to ask? Anytime a Democrat or a REAL Economist will bring this up, they won't get played on air ANYWHERE.

Look, its Rod Blagoavitch. Look, Obama has fired Bush's US Attorneys and the poor babies cannot find a job!! BO better keep them until the economy gets better.

Will the actual report get this kind of attention?
No. Anyone who saw Paul Krugman discussing economics with the panel on ABC's "This Week" knows that the bloviating class won't let facts get in their way.

Will the actual report get this kind of attention?

Nn,...

Ooooh, shiny!

Will the actual report get this kind of attention?

It depends. Does the report say anything about contraceptives?

Steve says: "Will the actual report get this kind of attention?"

I'm not sure you want this kind of attention. The Washington Post (Lori Montgomery),
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012602088.html
first writes:

"Approximately two-thirds of the spending and tax cuts contained in an economic stimulus package crafted by House Democrats would flow into the economy by the end of fiscal 2010."

Then it says:

"The final analysis is only slightly different from a preliminary CBO cost estimate that drew wide attention after it was released last week by congressional Republicans. GOP lawmakers seized on the earlier numbers,..."

Let all those who oppose economic recovery by opposing President Obama's economic stimulus play show all America their reasons through honest debate!

So far, Boehner and his crowd of far-right Republicans have been quick to pounce on incomplete data and perceived fear to smear what I see as an earnest effort for both economic stimulus and bi-partisanship by the Obama Administration.

Congressional Republicans up for re-election in 2010 (all House members, and a few who aren't retiring in the Senate) need to be informed loud and clear of our watchful eyes, and ask themselves a question: If I obstruct this common sense measure needed in this time of urgency, will I face early retirement in 2010?

An honest answer to that question may get more Republicans on board! -Kevo

After a cursery reading of the 23 page pdf, I think we need to fundamentally revise what this bill does. Much of it falls into the "don't let 'em starve" category. That will have a somewhat stimulative effect, though primarily in food, health, and perhaps education fields. It will be immediate, but not overly expansive.

Then there are the tax cuts, which will allow people to somewhat maintain their lifestyles, assuming they don't lose jobs, and assuming we don't have significant inflation. It also is somewhat stimulative, though again, not expansive.

Finally, there are the infrastructure improvements, which should have more long term benefits, but will not provide an immediate panacea.

Those looking for an immediate cure to our economic problems won't find them here. But those who think this is just a panaply of pork are truly deluded. And the argument that not enough gets spent quickly enough is disingenuous, unless combined with a magic bullet solution.

Will the actual report get this kind of attention?

From Drudge and the so-called "liberal media" whose world he rules?

No. SASQ.

Will the actual report get this kind of attention?

You have obviously been living in a cave somewhere for the last 8+ years. If Drudge says its important than maybe. I suspect it won't be getting any play there, so expect the media to ignore it.

But those who think this is just a panaply of pork are truly deluded
Being one of the afore mentioned. You are leaving this shit ball for your children. There is no money to spend,regardless if it is a good idea or not. This country is bankrupt. The Democrats that are crowing now will be brought down by their own hubris. I hope Obama is a centerist. If the Republicans have no input they should vote prsent instead of no. This will show the Democrats have no more grasp of reality than any one else. Two years is a short time if you eat on a regular schedule. I suspect there is going to be some agitated voters come 2010 that have lost the dream.

EC Sedgwick - Natural depreciation is not a solution. But that is exactly what happens when you cut taxes and fail to improve infrastructure. That was the Republican strategy, and it hasn't changed. Right now the government will have to borrow money to rejuvenate the economy. And hopefully, once they do that they will raise taxes in a fair way to pay for it.

Pick a country around the world that you think operates well - one that you think you would want to live in. Look at their tax and spend policies (by clicking on the country name), and you will see a pattern. If you think the Republicans tax policies are good, may I suggest Russia, China, India, Iran or Venezuela. Stay away from Western Europe, Canada, Australia or Japan.

Nuber one. I never said cut taxes.Number two I am a citizen of this country and a veteran. I do not owe any one money. If it was me I would tax the shit out of everybody. The government would not borrow. Sooner or later the citizens and the government would understand pay as you go and the wish list of the lobbist would desendigrate.I don't give a shit about how other countries operate. I care about this one.The ones running their mouth perfer to use other peoples money and bitch about people that accomplish goals. Unless you are fiscaly sound and don't need a hand out your advise is hot air. Live with in your means!

There is no money to spend,regardless if it is a good idea or not. This country is bankrupt.
Posted by: EC Sedgwick
How true. We've been drunk on spending for a long time, and now going on a final splurge before we hit bottom and have to admit we're addicted. Even if we manage to borrow a couple of trillion dollars, credit is no substitute for wealth and the capability to generate wealth, now gone to China as we morph from a producing country to a consuming country.