[DaveyB]

I thought the F-22 could have been a fine economic stimulus! They are "shovel ready". Their production would put money in the hands of people who build them who spend their money on frivolous things like taxes and groceries and more taxes. But then I though a new SDI program would make a good stimulus proposal as well - employing scientists, engineers, prototype builders, testers etc.

I guess I just am not as smart as those who think stimulus is destroying industry, creating mountains of debt, starving the military and regulating free enterprise into extinction while funding ACORN, labor unions and Pelosi's re-election.

[BJClinton]

I thought the F-22 could have been a fine economic stimulus! They are "shovel ready".

No, no, no. That money should be used for more midnight basketball leagues, tax credits to people who don't pay taxes and graft to union bosses. That's how to stimulate the economy.

[from occupied ga]

I guess I just am not as smart as those who think stimulus is destroying industry

You got that part right. Where do you think the money is coming from? Try this example. Let's say you make $50,000. The government takes 25% leaving you with $37,500 to spend. Now with the stimulus the government takes another 15% leaving you with $30,000 to spend. Now multipy that times the 50% of the taxpayers that actually pay 95% of the taxes. Tell me how that is going to "stimulate" the economy?

[jazusamo]

Agreed, the money is better spent on good jobs building national security intead of spending it on leftist social programs but the numbers of F-22’s should be increased more for the protection of our country. China is sitting back and rooting for Obama.

[blackpacific]

Add to the F-22 a list of other “shovel ready” projects; like the airborne laser, national missile defense, next generation bomber, just for starters.

[CharlesWayneCT]

The primary beneficiaries of F-22 production I think would be Texas, a red state that voted for McCain.