[quote=briansd1]Why would the Federal government not borrow at ultra low interest rates to rebuild our infrastructure? There are millions of construction workers out of work.
That’s very different from adding functionaries and growing the government.
Think about it. If it makes sense to borrow to buy a house now, it also makes sense to borrow to buy airports, train stations, schools, and other critical infrastructure. That will create economic growth in the future.
Republican talk about jobs, but cutting spending now immediately adds to the unemployment problem. Are they being honest about that? No.
About blind loyalty, I’m loyal to my ideals. But I understand that, in practice, things only move very slowly with lots of efforts.
Compare my arguments to the silly and irrational things on this thread that the others (and the Tea Party) are mad at Obama for.[/quote]
Brian: More red herrings and strawman arguments, and still no substantive response on Obama’s plans.
As far as the Federal government borrowing at zero interest to build infrastructure: Its a great idea. Except that the Federal government isn’t building anything (see Obama’s comment about “shovel-ready jobs not being so shovel-ready”). I’d challenge you to find significant Federal infrastructure improvement projects (that don’t include the high-speed rail boondoggle) that are underway at present.
Again, I ask: What IS the plan? You still haven’t answered.
