What Are The Motives Behind The Stimulus Package?

[Obama’s stimulus plan](http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/jan2009/pers-j27.shtml)

>The first is to stave off a complete collapse of consumer spending and avert a deflationary spiral that would lead to a full-scale depression. The second is to provide at least the semblance of relief for those facing economic distress in order to contain growing social discontent over a disaster precipitated by the recklessness and avarice of the super-rich. Finally, the measure is aimed at providing political cover as the White House and Congress prepare to launch another, even more massive bailout of Wall Street and the banks.