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In reply to the discussion: The “Fiscal Cliff” Hoax [View all]RC
(25,592 posts)51. Need jobs?
This will do it:
The Steel Interstate System
http://www.steelinterstate.org/concept
The Steel Interstate System (SIS) is a core national network of high capacity, grade separated, electrified railroad mainlines. It would realize for railroads what the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System achieved for roads, and would become the backbone for movement of both goods and people in the 21st Century. Many more trains of all kinds could be accommodated and they could move much faster, providing truck-competitive speeds for movement of freight, and auto-competitive speeds for movement of passengers. This section describes what such a rail system would look like, how the SIS would transport all kinds of goods as well as people, and how the concept fits into the evolution of rail transportation in America.
http://www.steelinterstate.org/concept
The Steel Interstate System (SIS) is a core national network of high capacity, grade separated, electrified railroad mainlines. It would realize for railroads what the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System achieved for roads, and would become the backbone for movement of both goods and people in the 21st Century. Many more trains of all kinds could be accommodated and they could move much faster, providing truck-competitive speeds for movement of freight, and auto-competitive speeds for movement of passengers. This section describes what such a rail system would look like, how the SIS would transport all kinds of goods as well as people, and how the concept fits into the evolution of rail transportation in America.
Think of the jobs this would generate. And the spin-off jobs. And the spin-offs of the spin-offs...
Courtesy of kooljerk666
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1061515#post1
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over the cliff is good for democrats instead of selling out to republicans...again nt
msongs
Nov 2012
#1
To paraphrase Krugman, this is a political crisis, not a fiscal crisis. Huge K&R nt
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#2
"... never really about the deficit... about using deficit fears to shred the social safety net..."
Scuba
Nov 2012
#6
K&R. Well said. Until we have a tiny transaction tax on Wall Street trades, or seriously reduce the
Overseas
Nov 2012
#16
Thank you. Bugs me that getting revenue from the wealthy is seen as a Concession by GOP.
Overseas
Nov 2012
#38
May I make a correction? Why don't more GOP'ers look... because the truth hurts them!
nightscanner59
Nov 2012
#21
Not only is the "fiscal cliff" a hoax, the Tea Party solution would create an economic disaster.
AdHocSolver
Nov 2012
#25