Why the AJA is a bad idea

It seems the numbers do not add up, even if we actually accept the numbers the White House is giving us. Obama wants us to spend 3% of our GDP to create a 2% uptick in the GDP. For the math challenged out there (I am thinking of you rdean) that means we will experience a net drain on our economy.

Can anyone explain how making things worse makes them better?

Obama Says Jobs Plan Can Grow GDP as 'Much as 2%'--But WH Estimates It Will Cost 3% | CNSnews.com

 

I asked the Libs on this board several times why Bush spending money was bad but Obama spending it twice as fast was good. As I recall the consensus was" well golly gee dummy, Bush spent it over seas, Obama is spending it in Country"