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AIG should not be forced to reveal the names of executives that received bonuses. No way, people are crazy, it's too dangerous to give the public that information.

AirTran Airways is the low-cost U.S. airline I prefer to fly with.

The government should regulate salaries of companies who have received bailout funds. I don't agree with the 400k absolute limit - I would approve a limit on guaranteed salary, but I don't think there should be a limit on performance bonuses (recovered assest bonuses).

The economic stimulus plan should not include a 'Buy American' provision.

Public investment should have a higher priority than tax cuts in Barack Obama's stimulus package.

Management is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems.

Governments should infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis.

The U.S. federal government should not provide financial support to its auto industry. The auto makers were losing billions of dollars a year before the crisis, the financial crisis has exacerbated the problem, but these companies need a fundamental change in operations . A government bailout isn't going to fix the problem, the problem exis

The U.S. should not pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

The U.S. economy will go into recession in 2008.

Lehman Brothers should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

The financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.

The federal government should not pass the proposed $700 billion financial system bailout. The root of the problem lies with the housing crisis, this bailout isn't going to do much to stem foreclosures.

Financial Institutions are most responsible for the current financial crisis.

The U.S. Federal Reserve should not lower interest rates.

Bush Administration policies have had a negative impact on the economy.

Coke makes a better tasting cola than Pepsi.

Short-selling has a positive effect on financial markets.

The SEC should not strengthen regulations on short selling.

The Internet has had a negative effect on the music industry.

The federal minimum wage should be $7-$8.99 an hour.

Current consumer debt levels are a danger to the US Economy.

Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices.

The U.S. should increase the cap on visas for skilled workers.

Recessions are not necessary for sustained economic growth.

Facebook is not worth the $15 billion valuation implied by Microsoft's investment.

Governments should not subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters.

The U.S. should not build more oil refineries.

The U.S. government should change the size or texture of its banknotes.

Corporations should not pay heavier taxes on windfall profits.

The U.S. should allow farmers to grow industrial hemp.

Oil prices will weaken the economy.

The Federal Reserve should not have more authority to supervise financial institutions.

There should be a national airline passenger bill of rights.

Bankruptcy courts should not have the power to adjust home mortgages.

Performance fees of hedge fund managers should be taxed as regular income.

Private equity deals have a negative effect on the public.

The government should not provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Private student loans should not be dischargeable in bankruptcy.

The Bush Administration stimulus package will not prevent a recession.