Signs of the times...

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 09-19-2009, 07:50 AM

Millions go to signs flagging stimulus projects - Washington Times

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The road signs, which let motorists know the paving and construction projects they see are being paid for by the $787 billion economic stimulus program, have popped up across the country. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate decided the signs should stay.

"Why on earth would you want to hide from the American people the fact that the recovery package we passed is putting people to work?" asked Sen. Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, who took the lead in defending the expenditure. She said stimulus spending is beginning to improve the economy and charged that Republicans and Democrats who voted to strip out the funds are angry about that success.

Because, Senator, the signs I've seen are on projects that started before Obama took office. So, it lends to the cynicism about the program and what it actually does.

EmptyTimCup · 09-19-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

Because, Senator, the signs I've seen are on projects that started before Obama took office. So, it lends to the cynicism about the program and what it actually does.

John Q Public has a very short term memory

ImnoMensa · 09-19-2009, 08:29 AM

I dont believe we have to worry about seeing any of these signs in Southern Maryland.

Whatever stimulus money Maryland got was spent in Baltimore and Annapolis, we didnt see any of it that I can think of. O'Malley doesnt know that we exist down here.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 09-19-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ImnoMensa

I dont believe we have to worry about seeing any of these signs in Southern Maryland.

Whatever stimulus money Maryland got was spent in Baltimore and Annapolis, we didnt see any of it that I can think of. O'Malley doesnt know that we exist down here.

That's not true! We got a couple signs on 270 in Frederick County!

*chernmax* ^(Premo) · 09-19-2009, 09:26 AM

We need more signs to identify Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse!

ImnoMensa · 09-19-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

That's not true! We got a couple signs on 270 in Frederick County!

UMMMMMM I dont think Frederick County is in Southern Maryland.

Maybe O'Malley has a friend somewhere up there

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 09-19-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ImnoMensa

UMMMMMM I dont think Frederick County is in Southern Maryland.

Maybe O'Malley has a friend somewhere up there

You got me there!

It is also not in Baltimore or Annapolis.

FredFlash · 09-19-2009, 11:03 AM

We should all be grateful for the Obama economic recovery.

Alexa · 09-19-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

Millions go to signs flagging stimulus projects - Washington Times

Because, Senator, the signs I've seen are on projects that started before Obama took office. So, it lends to the cynicism about the program and what it actually does.

There was a stimulus package that was passed before Obama took office. Perhaps that accounts for it.....

My question is.....why waste money on signs to begin with? Just get the project done already!

*Bann* ^(Premo) · 09-19-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

That's not true! We got a couple signs on 270 in Frederick County!

I saw some of those on my way to Ohiya back in July! And I think I even saw 1 or 2 in PA & OH.

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ImnoMensa Registered User Member Since: Jul 2007 Posts: 9,207	I dont believe we have to worry about seeing any of these signs in Southern Maryland. Whatever stimulus money Maryland got was spent in Baltimore and Annapolis, we didnt see any of it that I can think of. O'Malley doesnt know that we exist down here. __________________ Hope and Change=Change that will leave us with no hope?
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09-19-2009, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
chernmax ^(Premo) You Lie!!! Member Since: Jul 2006 Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern MD Posts: 9,811	We need more signs to identify Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse! __________________ - Obamacare, "It's Shovel Ready" - Dither Free Zone!
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FredFlash Registered User Member Since: Apr 2006 Location: I live in a big house in Dallas that I paid cash for with some of the millions of dollars I earned as a lawyer, entrepreneur and investor. Posts: 2,216	We should all be grateful for the Obama economic recovery. __________________ Ronald Reagan was a great Socialist. He saved Social Security.
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