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Thanks for the responses.

I think I see it... yes conunter intuitive is the phrase!

With $700bn at stake I cannot see the vested interests giving up in a hurry (I know I wouldn't!)...

So... assuming that the bill passes in substance (say they only get half a trillion dollars and a few meaningless restrictions on how the money is spent) how long will it take for the real effects to bite?

What will be the fallout for the dollar?

Does anybody really believe that this will affect consumers and the public in a positive way?

Interesting statistic over here in the UK - mortgage approvals down by 98% against last year. Frightening.