$24.3 billion dollar budget gap....

Or about twelve weeks in Iraq.

Arnie (the governator) is playing the federal government like a fine violin. I think we should bail California out, and then follow the money trail to see what entities are responsible for the deficit, and bring them all to justice. There's no reason why the largest state in the union should be in debt. Another thing too, seal off them borders! So many passengers from the sinking ship of Mexico have jumped onto the U.S. cruise-liner that our vessel has exceeded its weight capacity and is running the peril of joining Mexico in davie jones' locker. Some common sense please.

All of those God-fearing Pro-Life Republicans who just can't wait to shit on the poor children of California so they can squirrel away a few more dollars.

^Where do you suggest that Gov. Schwarzenegger makes cuts?

^ Oh, on the poorest and the weakest, of course.

Isn't that the only way to do it?

The poor and the weak have much more than they deserve, anyway.

Or, gee, maybe shitcan that stupid ass tax law that caused all of the problems in the first place?

You know...raise taxes to suit the real-world needs of the day?

How about we start taxing those filthy rich fucking churches before we start cutting school funding?

^Ha. Sorry. No can do. I DO think that some churches should be removed from their tax exempt status when they've got a wealthy CEO - I mean- preacher/paster/leader paying himself a ridiculous salary.

But, that wouldn't solve the problem. I don't think Gov. Schwarz has many options here. He's already taken other drastic measures up to this point (forced state employees to take unpaid leave) and now it's going to get difficult.

He has to take action NOW before the money disappears completely. Reforming the tax law isn't a feasible short-term solution.

The Government is not immune to this: http://www.videosift.com/video/SNL-Dont-Buy-Stuff-You-Cant-Afford

>> ^deedub81:
^Ha. Sorry. No can do. I DO think that some churches should be removed from their tax exempt status when they've got a wealthy CEO - I mean- preacher/paster/leader paying himself a ridiculous salary.
But, that wouldn't solve the problem. I don't think Gov. Schwarz has many options here. He's already taken other drastic measures up to this point (forced state employees to take unpaid leave) and now it's going to get difficult.
He has to take action NOW before the money disappears completely. Reforming the tax law isn't a feasible short-term solution.
The Government is not immune to this: http://www.videosift.com/video/SNL-Dont-Buy-Stuff-You-Cant-Afford

Being in construction, I feel the effects of the budget cuts on my end. I have from 8am to 11am to drive downtown and turn in permit applications. The city employees go home for the rest of the day. This has part to do with the economy in that with the slowdown of construction, they're seeing less income from permit fees. But a big part of the issue is a blanket budget cut cutting back the employee's hours. Also, pensions are being cut. A lot of employees are retiring because pretty soon the pension laws will be changing, affecting every city employee. Sh*t's a real big mess here. All you can really do his cross your fingers, bury your head, and keep on chuggin.