What we've learned since the election is Joe Biden is an idiot.

             But here's what I've learned about the Economic Stimulus Program. The only thing they've been able to do in our area is to overlay existing streets with asphalt paving. The reason is, to do anything else, like build a bridge for instance, requires design, geo-technical reports, environmental impact statements, reports of local seismic activities, permits, permit fees, and etc.

             I bid jobs for a heavy construction firm in Oregon. I spend most of my time bidding on overlaying one street or another, some state highway, a parking lot for the fire department, but nothing that would really help the flow of traffic. The reason, the jobs that would help with traffic are not shovel ready for the above mentioned reasons.

             This money is being wasted. Not only that, the demand for asphalt based materials is now driving the cost of fuel up.