The Lindsay Lohan of States? Low blow but true.
Apostle Claver tells the world how the real party of racism is the Democrats
Posted on 11/08/2010 12:05:07 PM PST by Mikey_1962
Listen up, California. The other 48 states—your cousin New York excluded—are sick of your bratty arrogance. You're the Lindsay Lohan of states: a prima donna who once showed some talent but is now too wasted to do anything with it.
After enjoying ephemeral highs and spending binges, you suffer crashes that culminate in brief, unsuccessful stints in rehab. This cycle repeats itself every five to 10 years, as the rest of the country looks on with a mixture of horror and amusement. We'd feel sorry for you if you didn't constantly flip us the bird.
Instead, we're making bets on how long it will be before your next meltdown. Oh, wait—you're already melting down.
You've racked up nearly $70 billion in general obligation debt, and that doesn't include your $500 billion unfunded pension liability. Your own analysts predict you'll face a hole of at least $80 billion over the next four years.
Your government's run by a brothel of environmentalists, lawyers, public-sector unions and legislative bums. When they're not taxing or spending, they're creating regulations and commissions like the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and the California Blueberry Commission. Many businesses would leave if it weren't for your sunny climate.
Which may explain why you're so obsessed with climate change. If your climate changes, no one, including your Hollywood friends, would tolerate you anymore. So you've created a law to tax carbon emissions—no matter that it will kill jobs.
It's not as if you don't recognize that you've got problems. Roughly three-quarters of you say you're headed in the wrong direction.
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We've tried to help you, California. Some spent millions on campaigns to entice you to change your reckless behavior.
So here's our final warning: When you inevitably crash and burn, don't count on us to bail you out.
(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...
But for who long?
She's about three or four years from having to go on a reality show.
It's a good analogy, but you could take it further.
Who's the Dina and Michael Lohan or the Samantha Ronson of the Lindsay Lohan state?
The Lindsay Lohan of States? Low blow but true.
Apostle Claver tells the world how the real party of racism is the Democrats
It was was the 2/3 budget passing rule that was thrown out. A supermajority is still required to raise taxes. In addition voters added a 2/3rd majority to raise "fees", which the legislature had used in the past to short-circuit the supermajority required to raise taxes.
The latest pro-California propaganda being run on TV has a message that tried to say “We’re not a bunch of fruits, nuts and flakes”.
And features Betty White at the end, inviting people to come and see for themselves.
Another example of the left dragging out old actors to promote failed socialist states and policies.
Just what is inaccurate about the article? Hey, I hate what’s happened in CA, used to visit my relatives there as a girl, it’s a stunningly beautiful state.
Still, stupid is as stupid does.
As a native born San Franciscan who has lived in the People’s Democratic Republic of California for my entire 52 year lifetime, I can heartily say, “8 more years before I tuck tail and run, flee this commie hell hole for some place in the US of A!” I am counting the days.
I’m not debating the accuracy. The problem is conservatives allowing the commies to push them out of the state. This is where the real fight is.
Since 99% of Free Republic is the posting of an already printed article originality is not the purpose; the purpose is to bring attention to an enlightened opinion.
If the people of the State of California chose to spend themselves into oblivion to benefit those who suckle at the Government teat, so be it.
Just don't ask the taxpayers of the rest of the country to subsidize their financial folly.
BTW I believe the author was not being smarmy but the exact opposite: sincerely earnest about California's descent in to the abyss.
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