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Congress should enact the Employee Free Choice Act.

Congress should not grant the Treasury Department authority to take over non-bank financial institutions that pose a systemic risk. We should return to the days of stronger regulation of institutions, absolutely. However, I don't believe government take over is the right outcome.

The U.S. dollar should not be the world's reserve currency.

It was not appropriate for the Obama Administration to force GM's CEO Rick Wagoner to resign. It would have been if the administration had also stepped in to all the bailed out financial institutions and forced resignations and re-writes of contracts. But under the circumstances, no not appropriate at all. Consistency is everything and in this case it just made the administration look like they were bully's on a weaker opponent while Wall Street has them by the short hairs.

The Obama Administration's handling of the auto bailout has been unsatisfactory. Inconsistent and shaky. Why didn't we do the same thing with those thieves and liars on Wall Street?

Congress should follow "pay as you go" budget rules. Enough already with debt for the next century. Focus and start figuring out where the pork is, many of us out here in America could tell you; unlike Newt and Sarah we are capable of reading 1,000 page Bills.

Location is the most important accommodation factor when traveling as a tourist. Although it really depends on where you are traveling to. I could name some others...safety being one. Location is always one of the things I look for whether near the theater district, downtown, or the beaches I like being able to walk to the attractions.

AIG should not be forced to reveal the names of executives that received bonuses. Only those holding specific executive positions at board or public levels. Others are not public figures and should not be revealed. As much as the bonus my make you made it really isn't our business.

The U.S. government should try to recoup AIG bonuses.

Congress should not tax AIG bonuses.

Secretary Geithner's public-private partnership to buy up toxic assets will not help stabilize the financial system.

The proposed 90% tax on AIG bonuses is not constitutional.

Derivatives have a negative effect on the stability of financial markets.

Pepsi's new logo is worse.

Small businesses should have the highest priority for the remaining $350 billion spent in financial bailout funds.

Firms seeking assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) should not be required to raise private capital first. They should be required to also raise private capital but not necessarily "first".

It is appropriate to market VitaminWater as a healthy alternative to soft drinks. If it the truth than it is appropriate. The reality is water is a healthy alternative to soda. If that water is infused with some vitamin than it would be healthier than tap water.

Governments should not nationalize insolvent banks in response to the financial crisis.

Unions have a neutral impact on the economy.

Congress should not implement a payroll tax holiday in light of the recession. Truthfully, we should hold off on tax cuts at this time. We should rescind the Bush cuts now as well. We, the American people, need to pay for the Stimulus to come so that our children aren't paying for the errors of our ways.

The economic stimulus plan should include a 'Buy American' provision. How hard is this to understand? Want to put America back to work? Then we stumble on a great idea, we buy products made by Americans and in America to rebuild America. Why is this such a difficult concept?

The government should regulate salaries of companies who have received bailout funds. Want my money for your poor management of the company you lead? Then I get a say in your earnings. Very simple, I am the boss as long as you have my money.

Unemployment insurance should not be expanded to cover part-time workers. Not a simple yes or no question really. Did those employers pay into the fund based on those workers? Are we talking about casual workers or those that work 32 hours per week vs. 40?

Family planning services have a positive impact on the economy.

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

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union should agree to cut wages. To reasonable numbers for a defined period of time. But then so should all executives, managers, and everyone in-between. No bonuses, not executive perks. No nothing. Everyone pulls together or no one gets paid.

Hedge funds should be subjected to greater regulatory scrutiny.

The TWU does not have legitimate reasons for going on strike.

The option to strike should be available to a union of public employees.

Unions have a significant impact on elections. certainly can and seems they certainly do.

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

Obama's proposal for creating jobs through infrastructure projects will not create jobs fast enough to shorten the recession. It is one piece of the solution but not the long-term solution and not the entire solution.

The U.S. government should not implement a moratorium on home foreclosures. There should be a review process however, a blanket moratorium is unjustified. Much of the problem rests on the buyer not on the seller (mortgage holder). Lets be real here for just a brief minute. People bought homes they could not afford, with mortgag

Citigroup should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

There should not be an international central bank.

The U.S. recession will last throughout 2009.

U.S. Treasury Bonds will lose their AAA status.

The government should not regulate in-flight entertainment.

Management is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems. How hard is this one? Sure there are many different issues contributing to the problem; nevertheless responsible management includes good decision making which we don't appear to have in this industry.

There is a "Housing Bubble" in American cities.