Attempts by Democrats to have the government tax, borrow and spend this nation into prosperity are a dismal failure. Perhaps nothing more epitomizes the arrogance of the Democrats’ reign than the Obama administration’s self-congratulatory propaganda signs, an effort that would make a dictator like the late Saddam Hussein or Kim Jung Il of North Korea proud.
Citizens from around the country are taking photos and sending them into stimulussigns@mail.house.gov to help out the oversight effort. For a larger view of the map click here.
Signs of President Obama's failed $862 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – also known as the "stimulus" – are popping up all over the country. The White House wants Americans to believe that these taxpayer funded billboards are signs of an improving economy created by government spending instead of the cold, hard reality that more than 14.9 million Americans can't find jobs. By focusing on creating jobs through government spending, the Obama Administration has failed to recognize that government doesn't create the jobs that power our economy – private business does. If stimulus signs posted the truth, they'd say that the White House promised the American people that the stimulus would keep unemployment below 8%: today it stands at 9.6% and runs much higher in some states. Instead, as many as $192 million stimulus dollars are being spent on these signs that try to sell Americans on the wisdom of a political agenda that has failed to deliver promised job creation. Signs don't put America back to work, but they are being bought and paid for with your tax dollars in an effort to help President Obama and his pro-stimulus spending allies in Washington keep their jobs. This is an outrage and we need your help to hold them accountable.
Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the top Republican on the committee, have doggedly pursued answers to accountability questions surrounding everything from requirements for the signs to qualify for the taxpayer money to the cost accountability for the millions of dollars wasted on the propaganda efforts.
You can help them in their efforts. Take a photo, email it in. It’s that simple! stimulussigns@mail.house.gov
Citizens from around the country are taking photos and sending them into stimulussigns@mail.house.gov to help out the oversight effort. For a larger view of the map click here.
Signs of President Obama's failed $862 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – also known as the "stimulus" – are popping up all over the country. The White House wants Americans to believe that these taxpayer funded billboards are signs of an improving economy created by government spending instead of the cold, hard reality that more than 14.9 million Americans can't find jobs. By focusing on creating jobs through government spending, the Obama Administration has failed to recognize that government doesn't create the jobs that power our economy – private business does. If stimulus signs posted the truth, they'd say that the White House promised the American people that the stimulus would keep unemployment below 8%: today it stands at 9.6% and runs much higher in some states. Instead, as many as $192 million stimulus dollars are being spent on these signs that try to sell Americans on the wisdom of a political agenda that has failed to deliver promised job creation. Signs don't put America back to work, but they are being bought and paid for with your tax dollars in an effort to help President Obama and his pro-stimulus spending allies in Washington keep their jobs. This is an outrage and we need your help to hold them accountable.
You can help them in their efforts. Take a photo, email it in. It’s that simple! stimulussigns@mail.house.gov
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)Well, we have signs like these all over the EU (roads, buildings, etc), so at least Americans now at least know where is their county headed...
However, EU recognized the failure of the overboard spending and most countries adopted rules about government spending in debt - but Obama keeps marching ahead towards bankruptcy, driven by agenda only...
However, EU recognized the failure of the overboard spending and most countries adopted rules about government spending in debt - but Obama keeps marching ahead towards bankruptcy, driven by agenda only...
Sep 17, 2010 @ 12:07 PM
Longanlon, Bulgaria
I do love the idea of mirroring your stimulus signs with the photos of grinning Congress folks at ribbon cuttings for projects they voted against.
Having just driven halfway across the country and back, I came across many stimulated construction projects badly needed as much for safety/maintenance as for jobs. What I don't get is how all these businesses who use these roads to transport their goods don't take care of them themselves. If government is such a waste, who will step up? Tolls to pull out of your driveway? Neighborhood fund-raisers to plow winter streets? As a 50grander, I'm glad our government does/protects the things that we don't, can't or won't. Save the BWCA.
Having just driven halfway across the country and back, I came across many stimulated construction projects badly needed as much for safety/maintenance as for jobs. What I don't get is how all these businesses who use these roads to transport their goods don't take care of them themselves. If government is such a waste, who will step up? Tolls to pull out of your driveway? Neighborhood fund-raisers to plow winter streets? As a 50grander, I'm glad our government does/protects the things that we don't, can't or won't. Save the BWCA.
Sep 17, 2010 @ 02:21 PM
Bosco, Philly
Yes, the same progressive agenda to hand over our country to the "global community" that has been at work for the past 100 years. The signs (and I've seen plenty of them) remind me of the old saying, "tell a lie enough times and it becomes the truth."
Sep 17, 2010 @ 02:24 PM
Lee, Michigan
We cannot lose our hope. As strong Amerians we need to unite and be a driving force in purging Washington of people who have no sensitivity left except to themselves. From the Arizona/Texas Borders to signs along the highway and people despairing because of no work - all of these must and will bring about a change. Americans are great at coming together in a crisis and America is facing a monumental crisis in leadership.
I believe that a strong defense is in seeing that the leaders of our country are held accountable in allowing our country to be invaded - this is treason at the highest level. They are playing our borders like a political board game while precious officers of the law are being killed. They should not even be able to continue leading. My prayer is that someone or someones in congress and the senate will bravely step up to the plate and say - you are fired. You are a threat to our country both economically and criminally. May God bring forth strong individuals to lead the march for these leaders - one in particular - to be given their walking papers. This must be done immediately before any more damage is done that is past the point of no return.
I believe that a strong defense is in seeing that the leaders of our country are held accountable in allowing our country to be invaded - this is treason at the highest level. They are playing our borders like a political board game while precious officers of the law are being killed. They should not even be able to continue leading. My prayer is that someone or someones in congress and the senate will bravely step up to the plate and say - you are fired. You are a threat to our country both economically and criminally. May God bring forth strong individuals to lead the march for these leaders - one in particular - to be given their walking papers. This must be done immediately before any more damage is done that is past the point of no return.
Sep 17, 2010 @ 02:26 PM
virginia pritchard, indiana
Sep 17, 2010 @ 03:24 PM
okiejim, Oklahoma
these signs are all over Virginia...as though the state needed reminding that just north of our border is the out-of-control Washington, Congress and Obamaniacs.
Sep 17, 2010 @ 03:26 PM
edw, virginia
One thing I found kind of interesting in the first couple of pictures I saw. There where no people actually working and any some cases no signs of work actually being done. So I guess the signs where the first priority on these projects as well. Also, what's with the presidents personal seal, that is so shameless.
Sep 17, 2010 @ 03:26 PM
Glen, Ren
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