We should invest in science, R&D and infrastructure, I've never said we shouldn't. Granted, Obama has been pathetic on all 3 and higher paying jobs and plenty more of them would certainly help. Did you notice how much debt and federal unfunded liabilities we're all stuck with thanks to Obama, Democrats and the establishment Republicans??
You are an idiot.
Yup, remember all those shovel-ready jobs that were supposed to fix our roads and crumbling bridges? Most of the stim money was wasted or went to improve roads and bridges that weren't all that bad. One newer bridge had fencing put along the sides so no one could jump off. While that is nice, it wasn't as nearly as pressing as the bridges that people use every day and are at risk of collapsing. That was one huge pile of money and we didn't see improvement after going farther in debt. It was all show and mostly a way to repay some favors, but little else.
Sick of people talking about how this or that needs improvement, but we don't see that improvement billions of dollars later. Where the hell is all that money going? We've poured billions into education alone and yet the same schools are just as crappy as they were 20 years ago.
Despite schools not being the best, half the responsibility for students graduating falls on parents. When you have dysfunctional parents on top of overwhelmed schools, you have another group of welfare recipients being churned out. Some kids drop out of nice schools. I've seen that enough times. All goes back to the lack of morals and lack of discipline by parents. No amount of money will fix that. In fact, welfare often serves to prevent change.
How many of you here were told by your parents that you need to keep your act together or your future will be grim? I remember hearing that I better study hard and finish school or I'd end up on welfare or in a crappy job forever. That motivates more than being told you are entitled to a subsidized life no matter how many stupid things you do. Some of the young people today need a kick in the ass, not someone who makes excuses for their lack of effort. The left is quick to protect their dependents and claim that they have no choice because of some big bad racist. Guess what, no racist can stop a person from succeeding and it's not an excuse for quitting school, breaking the law and having a nasty attitude.