Reply #5: Something tangible and feel good would be to hand out actual [View All]

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checks to the American people. $5.00 to $10.00 in someone's paycheck is ok, but really isn't all that tangible when you know its only damaging Social Security and making it rocky for the future. Just write everyone a $5,000.00 check for the next two yrs.. $10,000.00 all together. It would go a long way in helping out a family. Shoot it would pay for most people's car insurance or make a down payment for a new car. They should also fund another Cash for Clunkers program. That was extremely effective in pushing car inventory and getting vehicles with lower mpg off the road.

Why not do something that people can feel as in a lump sum of cash; especially before the holidays. And an effective buy back program of vehicles for new vehicles. It would help keep the Big 3 continue moving inventory. This time, however, the trade in should only be for American made vehicles. Why hand over our money to foreign countries like that? My family is looking to get rid of the Ford mustang and get a small sedan with good mpg.. If a cash for clunkers was re-initiated, we would buy a Ford Focus over say a Hyundai Elantra. If they have no incentive, I would have to go with a cheaper option with a better warranty package.

It doesn't make sense that they don't do programs that will help people out a bit. And they don't have to give it to everyone. They could say individuals making less than $100,000 and families making less than $150,000 would receive these checks. We don't have to pay out tax money to those who are doing much better than most.