Jimmy Neutron Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 We've heard rumblings about this, but I didn't know it was this bad. So glad Obama learned everything he knows about politics from a state run this poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 We've heard rumblings about this, but I didn't know it was this bad. So glad Obama learned everything he knows about politics from a state run this poorly. Wait...who said he knew anything about Politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 So glad Obama learned everything he knows about politics from a state run this poorly. GMOZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 So many states are facing similar budget crises... there is a solution... cut/slash all spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 So many states are facing similar budget crises... there is a solution... cut/slash all spending. And as you previously posted in a different thread, New Jersey should be looked upon as an example. Oddly, as everyone on the outside is giving Christie credit; he remains a polarizing figure in the state himself. Everyone wants a balanced budget, but no one wants their stuff cut. So, it's never as easy as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 And as you previously posted in a different thread, New Jersey should be looked upon as an example. Oddly, as everyone on the outside is giving Christie credit; he remains a polarizing figure in the state himself. Everyone wants a balanced budget, but no one wants their stuff cut. So, it's never as easy as it should be. It's going to be painful in any case, might as well start now before it gets any worse... Like others have mentioned on these boards, running a nation, state or municipality should be little different than running a successful financial household. Lean times suck, it hurts - make the necessary cuts and work for a better day. Once things get better, remember those lean times and save for the next rainy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Which is why Meg Whitman will be the next Governor of California. Although I don't agree with some of her positions (Illegal Immigration,Birth Control come to mind), she is exactly what this state needs. A business orientated leader to get us back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 GMOZ! My comment was only part sarcasm, btu there is a real question in there too. Much of this nation is looking to Obama to right the ecomony and work on balancing the budget. Is there any evidence to suggest he has experience in doing anything like this or has ties to people who do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 GMOZ! and I have a shtick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 And as you previously posted in a different thread, New Jersey should be looked upon as an example. Oddly, as everyone on the outside is giving Christie credit; he remains a polarizing figure in the state himself. Everyone wants a balanced budget, but no one wants their stuff cut. So, it's never as easy as it should be. Yep. "Unnecessary entitlements" are what OTHER people get. What YOU get is an entirely different matter..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Was he Governor Obama first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Was he Governor Obama first? Nope - basically nothing Obama and his experience is showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Seems this guy had the reigns of Illinois during the downspin and believe it or not he's another crooked rich politician. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Blagojevich#Controversies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Illinois has one of the lowest state income taxes in the country . . yet spends like it is much higher. The tax rate could easily go up a couple % points . . but the pols will never pass it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 BRING BACK BLOGO! BRING BACK BLOGO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 The Investigative News team on the local ABC here is running reports on "we are out of money" but then they find stupid projects with outrageous budgets. Pretty sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 The Investigative News team on the local ABC here is running reports on "we are out of money" but then they find stupid projects with outrageous budgets. Pretty sad. Like The Bears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Like The Bears? Have to admit that was one slow pitch right over the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 My comment was only part sarcasm, btu there is a real question in there too. Whatever you say you Nancy Pelosi California liberal. Why just not take his record as president sucking at fiscal responsibility instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 and I have a shtick. No, you are super smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 No, you are super smart. Thainks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Like The Bears? "The Cubs" is probably a more accurate answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Which is why Meg Whitman will be the next Governor of California. Although I don't agree with some of her positions (Illegal Immigration,Birth Control come to mind), she is exactly what this state needs. A business orientated leader to get us back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Let me live my pipe dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 It's going to be painful in any case, might as well start now before it gets any worse... Like others have mentioned on these boards, running a nation, state or municipality should be little different than running a successful financial household. Lean times suck, it hurts - make the necessary cuts and work for a better day. Once things get better, remember those lean times and save for the next rainy day. remember thier only real job is to get reelected. until that is taken care of nothing will ever change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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