Lorie, the stimulus did not work? Really? You must be some great economist because no economist of any influence, even those who did not initially support the stimulus package, would agree with you. Almost all of the programs you listed are not "broke," so get your facts straight. Cash for Clunkers ran out of money because it was so popular. Should we turn everything over to the private sector that has a 33% failure rate and is accountable to no one but shareholders? Great idea. It's been tried in Third World nations, which is the main reason why they are Third World nations.