What are others opinions on this stimulus package? I have looked through a little of this bill and can't believe the amount of useless spending that is being included.

Things that surprised me.

1. 1 Billion for the government owned Amtrak that hasn't made a profit in 40 years. ( increases/retains jobs to put whatever measures they are implementing )
2. 600 Million for new government vehicles.( retains jobs by creating a large demand for vehicle )
3. 150 Million for the Smithsonian. ( Not sure on this one, but the Smith is pretty cool)
4. 81 Billion for Medicaid. ( need to know more about this one)
5. 36 Billion for unemployment. ( puts money into the hands of the recently unemployed who will likely spend 100% of it. )
6. 20 Billion for food stamps. ( again, puts money into the hands of the recently unemployed who will spend 100% of it)
7. 83 Billion earned income credits for people that don't pay any taxes in the first place. ( puts money into the hands of low income families who will spend 100% of it)
8. $650 million for digital TV converter-box coupons. ( give an incentive to the folks on unemployment to spend the earned income credit money on a digital converter box because they can no longer afford cable )

How does any of this stimulate the economy

At least they pulled the 200 million for birth control.

Most of those look like viable economic stimulus ideas.