The very very rich can afford to say to the whole population tighten your belts, let small businesses go under because we dont want a deficit and our money going to worthy people and essential infrastructure across Australia.
The blinkers of those who are in denial of the global economic crisis need to come off and come off quickly. Most posters here have an involvement in the stockmarket and many are rightly in shock as to what has occurred. Confidence needs to build if things are to improve. The wheels of commerce need to keep turning and the stimulus package is essential to make it happen. Just my thoughts
