Politics - Something We All Agree On

I have NEVER missed an election day. Primary or General Election. It is every one's right and duty. Blah Blah Blah.

People are frustrated. Frustrated with the ineffective Congress. Frustrated with the division in the parties. Frustrated with the direction of our economy, environment, and country. But most of all, they are frustrated with the political ads.

A record $4 Billion was spent on campaign advertisements this mid-term election season.

Say what?

$4 Billion.

It's obscene. Especially since EVERYONE hates the ads whether it's for someone they support or someone they dislike. The one thing our citizens can agree upon -- political ads are annoying, invasive, and ineffective. If only we could find other topics that unite our country. Sigh.

But let me get back to the point - $4 Billion.

Do you know what you could buy for $4 Billion?

TWO Penn State 7-year fundraising campaign goals.
BP Oil Spill Clean-Up.
43,384 Toyota Priuses.
One third of the world donations to the Global Fund - to help reduce mortality rates associated with AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
FarmVille Company.
33,333 Students' College Debt
South Africa's Massmart.
400 Million Happy Meals.
AIG's Debt to United States.
Marvel Entertainment.
Navy's Phone Bill.
Super High Speed Rail for China.
Save 297,6190 Children this year.
Fly from New York City to Paris and back 1.6 million times.
7.19 Million Kindles.
Adopt 8 million dogs from the Humane Society.

Can't we find something better to spend that money on?

What else can be bought for $4 Billion? What better ideas do you have to spend that money on?