The following is the outline of a plan I believe would get the economy thriving again and return people to work.
1) A stimulus jolt in each quarter of 2012 occurring on the 15th of Feb, May, Aug & Nov.
2) Each jolt is created by providing every single person $250 or family $350 in purchasing power on the dates above.
3) The government would provide debit cards to every single person and family; the debit cards could only be used for consumer based purchases; N/A to rent, insurance, or car note (Goods & services only).
4) Each person or family that receives a debit card has 45 day to use the funds before they deplete. This will encourage immediate spending and stimulate growth in four different quarters.
Each jolt will throw more life back into the economy and get people jobs again.