Re: Obama spends $600 million on rail projects that benefit private companies
Author: mook
Date: 12-02-2013 - 17:56
A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you're talking about real money. - allegedy from Everett Dirksen, back when a billion $$ was actually worth something.
This program didn't have enough zeros on the amount to matter, really. And it actually produced something useful to both business and the public - like fewer trains sitting around idling and spewing diesel exhaust in neighborhoods while waiting to get through Colton, and more slots for Metrolink trains. This was a useful and - considering what other public works cost - efficient application of public funds.
The tone of the article tried to make it look like a giveaway, but didn't quite pull it off.