Postman
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Wed Feb-11-09 08:16 PM
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During World War II Americans bought what were called War Bonds to help pay for the war... |
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in addition to income taxes....
Maybe Obama needs to start thinking about something similar in helping to build the Green economy of the 21st century?
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Wed Feb-11-09 08:20 PM
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1. Even children contributed. |
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We bought war stamps at school.
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Wed Feb-11-09 08:21 PM
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2. I bought them. The stated purpose was to help fund the war but it also served to reduce demand for |
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Wed Feb-11-09 08:28 PM
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3. So maybe not such a good idea today.... |
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Edited on Wed Feb-11-09 08:28 PM by Postman
considering that more money needs to get into the hands of people who will spend it on consumer goods to spur the economy (thus creating "demand").....oh well,
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