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No disrespect intended, just wondered regarding the source of your knowledge, to make such a definite statement regarding so controversial an issue. Given that top economists and economic historians fall on BOTH sides of the issue -- if you indeed know the truth of it, wouldn't we all be better served if you made it a point to convince Bernanke of the error of his ways?

Or is this along the lines of some people "knowing" that anthropogenic climate change is fact, and others "knowing" that it's a massive hoax -- and none of them with any training in climatology whatsoever?

Personally, I tend more to fiscal conservatism than either major party seems to, but as to this issue, I have absolutely no idea if the stimuli will work. I was led to believe that no one else did, either, including its supporters.

The source of my knowledge is my own opinion, which I believe is still allowed. If no one has any idea if the stimulus will work, and yet it's supporters can assert that it will in fact work, then as a detractor I feel entitled to voice my opinion that it won't work.

Obviously, no one knows for certainty, myself included, if it will work. However, I believe it is a major mistake. Frankly, at best, I think it will have a minimal effect on stimulating the economy and just give us a bill that will take 30 years or so to pay off.

This has nothing to do with upholding ideology. The Republicans are simply doing what they should be doing, fighting the stimulus packages, which are a mistake. The government is panicking right now. The "stimulus" bills, including the one Bush pushed forward, is the equivalent of a financially troubled household maxing out a bunch of credit cards to pay their house bills.

The Republicans have been pushing their solution, which focuses on what they're good at: basic economics. The answer is to cut expenses, cut taxes, and hold on tight. People are looking for a quick fix, and there isn't one. I'm betting the stimulus bills will actually do more harm than good, like what happened in Japan in the 80s during their crash when the government tried to prop up banks and only ended up prolonging their recession for a good decade or so.

The Democrats need to learn from history and look back at Reagan's presidency. He inherited a similar economy and did what the Republicans today are proposing.

Keep in mind that this massive stimulus bill is just the latest one. Obama is proposing more to follow. It's really insane.

Agreed, kudos to Paizo for being a great company. The loss of Dragon saddens me to no end. I have fond childhood memories of flipping through Dragon. The magazine is the same age I am.

This has got to be a serious blow to Paizo as a company. I hope they can survive based on their other products.