I saw six guys filling pot holes, by a sign that said "This Road Project Brought To You By American Reinvestment Act"

How much did the sign cost?

Funny you asked, I checked and it cost $400.00!

Riiii-ght!

All six were working? Somehow I think it was one working and five watching.

One was shoveling and one was tamping and the others were talking and watching for vehicles.

The road in front of my building went through the same process.

The sign was up, the pot holes were filled, and now the road is almost like a continuous line of speed bumps.

It's not all doom and gloom, however, as I did see the same sign further East on route 6 and the road was newly paved.

This is a GREAT example of the stimulus being put to good use (infrastructure).

I would like to see EVERY PROGRAM similarly identified, however, so we would not only be reminded by the proper use, but also of the massive abuse.

Pet projects can raise a flag or display a sign.

Social workers should wear buttons.

Every single penny of the $Trillion should be equally advertised, not just the portion that has gained overall approval.

I've seen some wasted projects like that around here also, but they are doing some good ones also. One is a 75 year old steel truss bridge goes over a river. They closed it down for a few months and are doing repairs and painting it. This bridge was starting to rust pretty bad before this and needed some attention. The bridge should last longer and be safer now. Unfortunately, for every good project there are others that are for show and a waste of money.

#5...no doubt...see that everyday here

I could have gotten illegals to do the work for half the price.

Oh here we go!

People cannot be illegal!

Wait...I agree it's working! I saw the Employment office is EXPANDING! That's more construction and, in the end, more office workers to handle the unemployed.