Lightroom Or Photoshop Elements 9

I am an amateur photographer and have used Photoshop Elements for a number of years. I currently have version 7 and I find the program extremely cumbersome and not intuitive. I know I should spend more time learning the program but what I am looking for is a straightforward easy/quick way to manipulate photos. I want to batch process my files, crop, fix red eye, adjust color and contrast, and add vignetting etc... Does anyone know if Photoshop Elements 9 is easier then version 7 or is Lightroom more intuitive?

I second this.  I switched from another editor to LR3, and used PSE9 trial as you do, as a plug in for the 10% of photos that need a little extra (complex cloning etc.).
I have PSE6, but 9 trial sold me, so now that it's $49 (until Nov 30, $99 - $20 mail in - $30 "save2010" promo code) I am pulling the trigger on it right after I make this post.
I, like you have Martin Evening's LR3 book and it is EXCELLENT (I'm about 3/4 the way through), much better than muddling through trying to figure things out on my own.  The book really lets me understand what is happening, and has great tips to get the most out of the program.
Martin, if you are lurking here, I must say well done! (I think I see Jeff Schewe here occasionally, perhaps he can pass that along!)
I will check out that PSE9 book that you have on your list next.
So, to the OP, I would say: BOTH!  LR3 for organizing and 90% of your edits, and PSE9 for anything that requires pixel level editing.  Both are on sale now until Nov 30th (LR3 is $100 off @$199 and PSE9 can be had for $49, so really, it's kinda a no brainer)
Cheers, and best of luck with your decision.

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