The BKP
Grand Inquistor
- Jul 15, 2008
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One of the points Ive emphasized to my American government classes when talking about the financial sector bailout in the fall and the soon-to-be-signed stimulus package, is the fact that we are incurring generational debt. Many Republicans have highlighted this in their opposition to the package and many of its more questionable elements.
For example, one of the proposals originally included in the House package was several hundred million dollars for sex education and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Despite Speaker Pelosis best defense and an ardent lesson in liberal logic, there was clearly little, if any, economic stimulant to be derived from this part of the package.
Well, beyond condom manufacturers, perhaps.
Though the Republicans were successful in shaming Democrats into dropping the sex ed and STD prevention funding from the package, this was petty ante in a near trillion dollar bet.
Now as millions eagerly await the Presidents signature on the historic package, no one has made an even half-hearted attempt at answering the overarching question that is the proverbial 800 pound gorilla in the room How do you pay for it?
And then it hit me......
Being pro-business, perhaps Republicans should propose selling the branding or sponsorship rights to the stimulus package. Corporations sponsor community events, sports stadiums, civic arenas and college football bowl games, why not the national economic stimulus?
The next question, then, is who might be interested in stepping up to the plate. Who might be able to tie in their products and branding with the package? Lets take a look at a few possible sponsors and how they might approach this potential marketing bonanza.
Lets begin with what is arguably the Presidents and the Democratic Leadership of Congresss favorite sponsor and motto
The Nike Economic Stimulus Package Just Do It
Some companies seem naturally suited for sponsorship. For instance
The Lowes Home Economics Stimulus Plan Lets build something together.
The Home Depot Package You can do it. We can help.
The Allstate Economic Insurance Package Youre in good hands.
Among the other potentially lucrative branding possibilities are ..
The Pepsi Stimulus Package The choice for the next generation and the next and the next .
The Red Bull Stimulus Package Giving you and the economy wings!
The Preparation H Maximum Strength Package Prompt, soothing relief for intense, long term and hard to reach discomfort, be it hemorrhoids, foreclosure or unemployment.
The Cialis Stimulus Package When the time is right...For you, for the economy....
The Burger King Whopper of a Stimulus Package Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce. No corporate bonuses dont upset us. All we ask it that you let us serve it your way!
The KY Jelly Lubricated Personal Stimulus Package Helping you move smoothly through those tight spots in your love life and the economy.
The Trojan Condom Stimulus Package Protecting you and the economy when things get hard.
Or perhaps, The Trojan Recession-proof Economic Prophylactic - We've got you covered!
And finally .
The Viagra Stimulus Package Giving you and the nation a boost when things are looking down.
And couldnt we all use a little boost from time to time, faithful readers? After all, isnt the time right?
Stay tuned for further updates as events warrant and the tax exemption on the first $2,400 of unemployment payments is brought to you by H & R Block.
For example, one of the proposals originally included in the House package was several hundred million dollars for sex education and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Despite Speaker Pelosis best defense and an ardent lesson in liberal logic, there was clearly little, if any, economic stimulant to be derived from this part of the package.
Well, beyond condom manufacturers, perhaps.
Though the Republicans were successful in shaming Democrats into dropping the sex ed and STD prevention funding from the package, this was petty ante in a near trillion dollar bet.
Now as millions eagerly await the Presidents signature on the historic package, no one has made an even half-hearted attempt at answering the overarching question that is the proverbial 800 pound gorilla in the room How do you pay for it?
And then it hit me......
Being pro-business, perhaps Republicans should propose selling the branding or sponsorship rights to the stimulus package. Corporations sponsor community events, sports stadiums, civic arenas and college football bowl games, why not the national economic stimulus?
The next question, then, is who might be interested in stepping up to the plate. Who might be able to tie in their products and branding with the package? Lets take a look at a few possible sponsors and how they might approach this potential marketing bonanza.
Lets begin with what is arguably the Presidents and the Democratic Leadership of Congresss favorite sponsor and motto
The Nike Economic Stimulus Package Just Do It
Some companies seem naturally suited for sponsorship. For instance
The Lowes Home Economics Stimulus Plan Lets build something together.
The Home Depot Package You can do it. We can help.
The Allstate Economic Insurance Package Youre in good hands.
Among the other potentially lucrative branding possibilities are ..
The Pepsi Stimulus Package The choice for the next generation and the next and the next .
The Red Bull Stimulus Package Giving you and the economy wings!
The Preparation H Maximum Strength Package Prompt, soothing relief for intense, long term and hard to reach discomfort, be it hemorrhoids, foreclosure or unemployment.
The Cialis Stimulus Package When the time is right...For you, for the economy....
The Burger King Whopper of a Stimulus Package Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce. No corporate bonuses dont upset us. All we ask it that you let us serve it your way!
The KY Jelly Lubricated Personal Stimulus Package Helping you move smoothly through those tight spots in your love life and the economy.
The Trojan Condom Stimulus Package Protecting you and the economy when things get hard.
Or perhaps, The Trojan Recession-proof Economic Prophylactic - We've got you covered!
And finally .
The Viagra Stimulus Package Giving you and the nation a boost when things are looking down.
And couldnt we all use a little boost from time to time, faithful readers? After all, isnt the time right?
Stay tuned for further updates as events warrant and the tax exemption on the first $2,400 of unemployment payments is brought to you by H & R Block.
