Typical budget game. Get all the departments to put together a plan on how they would cut by 10%.
Of course, they will pick the most sympathetic programs that will cause the most public outcry. Then, the proposed reductions will be leaked to the media, violins will play, unions will squeal, welfare queens will march in the street, and Arnie will announce that the only solution is to raise taxes (citing fires and floods and earthquakes).
Voila! Tax Increase! ...or possibly another debt “restructure” (i.e. more borrowing)
Ahhhhhh.......Yup!
That’s the program
CUT CUT CUT!!!
... maybe they can rerun the Leno show where GUbby announced he was running,, seeing as how the Writers Guild is on strike.. it would be only fair to remind folks how this madness developed and got us to where we are today.
Don't forget fees and charges for anything and everything related to doing business with the state. Licenses and permits could sky-rocket and most wouldn't care.
Funny thing is: these idiots cannot comprehend what maximizes revenue (hint- it ain't continued price increases).
I doubt I'll renew my fishing license next year though I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $60 in response to fiscal woes.
I haven't taken my boat to Folsom Lake in many years. Not because the fees were too high (they had gotten a bit rediculous) but because they banned beer in 'their' park. I just said "Screw their fascist crap" and haven't gone back. If it turns into a dirt-bowl it wouldn't bother me one bit.
Yes, and it will all sound just like that kid bawling on Rush Limbaugh right NOW!!!