...Send massive amounts of money to Washington and hope it “trickles” back to job creating programs. Uh, that is not "trickle down" economics. Trickle down is the derisive term that the Dems (and Bush 41, I believe) used to describe supply-side economics. You are referring to Keynesianism.
Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Round Two.
One of the best videos found on You Tube. It should be required viewing (Part One and Part Two) for every high school senior and college freshman - along with a class in basic economics.