Now BILLIONS are going to the Big 3 and a new President is coming into office with a different idea of economic stimulus. It could be called FDR light but that wouldn’t be right. The amount of money Obama plans on putting into public works projects will far surpass not only everything that has been given out already but everything that FDR gave out in all his terms of office.

I was in awe on Friday when I read the same AP story in all the newspapers:

With its emphasis on public works projects, President-elect Barack Obama's plan for economic revival presents a "once-in-a-life time opportunity" for rail backers in New Hampshire, according to the state's transportation commissioner.

A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY????

And that’s just one Commissioner appointed by Lynch. He goes on:

"It's certainly the best opportunity that's come around in decades, and frankly, it's the best opportunity for infrastructure funding that's come around since the 1950s," said Commissioner George Campbell

Oh yes, its like manna from the anointed one. He hasn’t even taken office yet and this appears to be a done deal. I can’t say I was too dismayed when I read about Concord’s City Manager Tom Aspell sending a letter last week to members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation asking for money from the stimulus package Congress is expected to approve next year. Aspell said the money would build up the city's infrastructure and create jobs. He hasn’t even submitted a list of projects to be done, he just wants the money, by January 21st please.

I wonder if President-Elect Obama remembers history. The Great Depression, which ended almost 70 years ago is blamed for economic recovery not happening until WWII started. Perhaps he is waiting for the next World War to save us.