But he also said the governor has tried to balance the budget at the cost of the poor.This is very confusing to me. In a secular socialist welfare state like California, doesn't the bulk of the budget find it's way into the pockets of "the poor" by one means or another? Welfare, health care, schools, food stamps, etc., etc.?
ROFL. Calcowgirl and Carrie Okie would nominate that for the funniest statement of the year. The budget spends I think 5% more than last year and its beyond me how Fabian Nunez can characterize the budget as "balanced." It must be the new math. And most of the spending is going to education. See, the Democrats' dilemma is there isn't enough in the pot for all their constituents. So I think we're going to see a clash between the education interests and the welfare establishment. One will end up being the winner and in the end push comes to shove, its the teachers' unions who'll carry the day.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")