President Lyndon Johnson and Congress passed large increases in government spending to finance Great Society programs and the Vietnam War. Explain in a paragraph how such spending affects the trade balance. Include in the response include a comparison of President Johnson's spending to the 2009 stimulus package of President Obama.

In addition, explain the pros and cons of the comparison.

Then debate the topic by replying to at least two of your peers explaining why you agree or disagree with their responses.