Do "Trick-Down" theories work?

[WhiskeyGirl]

Don't waste bail out money

By: Elain Mendez, Snowflake
11/14/2008

the Editor:

     American citizens are experiencing financial losses not seen since the depression. Big business is failing because Americans cannot spend money they don't have. As unemployment rises, the problem will get much worse.
 
     So, why is the American Public being asked to bail out corporations? The solution to the problem is to bail out Americans so they can spend money which will cause the economy to "Trickle Up". In reality, there is no "Trickle Down" economy and our current situation is proof positive. Without customers, there is no business. They need customers, not a band-aid to stall their inevitable failure.

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