In the letter below, we don't see the criticism normally associated with a letter to President Bush  from Speaker of House Nancy Pelosi and  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (not that it isn't so often deserved). As The State of The Union Address approaches, will Bush except this offer to work in a partisan and constructive manner for the country? Or, will he continue to blame the Democrats for his and his party's own short comings and abject failures. With market index dropping, unemployment rising, home mortgages becoming a train wreck, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke  signaling  further interest rate cuts,and the Bush regime finally admitting to taking notice and considering a stimulus package, will President Bush finally put politics aside for the interest of the country and the American people? My bet? Not on your life! For a man that would rather watch his country burn and his fellow Americans bleed before admitting an error to anything, no way!

January 11, 2008

President George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

Millions of Americans share our growing concern about the deteriorating state of the economy and are looking to their elected representatives to quickly provide assistance. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Bernanke warned yesterday that the economy is weakening and that the Federal Reserve Board would take appropriate action.

Prominent economists associated with Republican and Democratic Administrations have called on us to supplement monetary policy with an immediate fiscal stimulus. These same economists have stated that the most effective and responsible stimulus policies adhere to three simple principles: they must be timely, targeted and temporary.

We want to work with you and the Republican leadership of the Congress to immediately develop a legislative plan based upon these principles so it can be passed and implemented into law without delay.

We are requesting a bipartisan meeting of the Congressional Leadership with you as soon as practical following your return from the Middle East so that this discussion can begin and a responsible economic stimulus package finalized. We would strongly urge that this meeting take place before any economic packages are announced by either the Administration or Congressional leaders.

We look forward to working together to develop a sound plan that injects demand into the economy, restores consumer confidence and purchasing power, and addresses the severe strains being felt by millions of our fellow Americans.

Sincerely,

Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House

Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader

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