A recent study from George Mason University proves stimulus dollars, taken from taxpayers and redistributed with promises of jobs and economic growth, are accomplishing little of what they promised. We’ve all heard the old saying: “Follow the money.” If you want to see what is really going on follow the money—where it comes from or where it is going—to discover far more than rhetoric will ever admit. This saying especially applies to politics—where money is spent shows the true intention of those who appropriated it.

Most would expect stimulus funds to go to areas hardest hit by the recession or places where investment can most efficiently produce results. According to the above mentioned study more money went to Democrat districts than went to Republican districts, by almost double. When the stimulus was pushed through, opponents claimed it was nothing more than redistribution of wealth and borrowing from our kids. It appears the redistribution is from Republican to Democratic coffers. Those who supported Barry and his bunch got their payoff. While Democratic representatives campaign on how much money they brought home to constituents, productive taxpaying members of society (GOP for short) are left holding the check.

Barney Frank is busy. Outspoken in his support for the porkulus package of President Obama, he is now quickly trying to plug a leak that his buddy Chris Dodd engineered. The provision in the stimulus bill that exempted bonuses from restrictions has come to the fore and fostered an uproar; even the Congress, who approved this mess to begin with, is upset. Hard to imagine Congressmen getting upset about spending money, but I guess since it is private individuals spending tax payer dollars that makes it less palatable for them. (more…)

Last night the Senate voted for Cloture on the pork-ulous package. Cloture is a tool to squash filibusters, and end debate. The rules require 60 votes to invoke cloture. The Senate has decided that no more debate or discussion is needed on borrowing against the income of our children and grandchildren. (more…)