Bernice:  The USA has problems because we have an incompetent government.  They can't run even a small operation without cost overruns and very bad decisions.  The current "stimulus" package is a case in point.  Obama had better strip it of all the pork or it's another example of useless government spending.  It won't create jobs but it will make some people rich.  I won't see a dime but I'll pay for it.  So far, the only voice of sanity has been the republicans (who share the blame for the mess we are in.)  I can't stand the democrats though.  They are a bunch of liars and thiefs.  Nancy Pelosi is as dumb as a rock.  I can't believe she actually suggested that millions of "stimulus" money go for contraceptives and sex ed.  Really.  That would make our economy grow.  She's just confused.  She knows enough to connect sex with "stimulus" and "growth."  But as for the economy, she's out to lunch.  Cooler heads prevailed and stripped that bozo idea out of the package.  But there are millions more earmarked for other stupid democratic projects.  Bunch of losers.