Posted on 12/18/2008 3:39:23 PM PST by goldstategop
But Republicans accused Democrats of subverting the will of voters and setting a historic precedent for raising taxes in California, calling the maneuver "stunningly cynical." They warned that Democrats would soon increase other fees to make up for budget shortfalls if they are successful in their majority-vote plan.
"This is a very historic day," said Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill, of Modesto. "Certainly we've been a long time coming to this point where we have reached such frustration with the laws of this state, with the people and their will as it relates to how taxes should be raised, that you've decided to take an unprecedented step. Something we believe, quite frankly, is illegal and will be overturned quickly in the courts." >snip<
Even if the governor goes along, anti-tax groups said they would sue to stop the tax increases. They also promised to ask voters to negate the gasoline fee.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Didn’t see anywhere in the budget where they were going to run the illegals out of California.
And a Democrat CA Supreme Court will say the move was legal.
Given that these bassturds have broken the law, I want to see them in the slammer.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
That would've saved $15bn to $20bn per year and closed most of the budget gap right there.
I doubt the CA GOP has the will to stop the budget.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Actually, we have some pretty vocal GOPers in our legislature who get themselves some camera time on the Sacto stations.
I also imagine a few of them slipped a photo of Gray Davis under AH-nold’s door to remind him that the citizens have no trouble booting a governor out of office and that a veto of these measures would be in his best political interest.
Come to think of it, we have a constitutional right to boot our legislators out as well through recall. I have already emailed Lois Wolk, my assemblywoman, and advised her that I consider these roundabouts to take more of my money to be patently illegal and advising her that I will work toward her recall if these measures take effect.
Failing that, I am sure the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association are already at work on the legal briefs.
Oh how I would love to live in Alaska right now!! Arnold makes Gray Davis look conservative!
I DO NOT like it here right now... I hope this goes down in ashes....
On those few occasions when the Austrian did the right thing, he would never admit an obvious, logical (and conservative) motive.
If Schwarzenegger refuses to play, he'll never admit an extraconstitutional objection.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Hey, betting is illegal. ;-)
Ya mean SchwarzenKennedy, right?
He’ll say these are difficult times, blah blah blah...
just one more reason he signed the ban on .50 cal rifles, perhaps.
He knew this day would come. He is either with the enemy and that is what the dems in the state legislature are,, no matter how the media portray them, or.. his legacy is sealed either way.
CA is out of control and has been for a long time. The courts are one of the huge problems. As more and more judges ignore Constitutions and try to write their own laws, we get in deeper and deeper.
I have always believed one reason the Dems were willing to anything to get BO in this year was that he is hoping to be able to get some really whacked out, very young, very far left judges on the SCOTUS. That is when they will start destroying what is left of our Constitution and country.
Don’t be fooled by BO’s picks for his cabinet, he has to start out slowly.
Schwarzenegger said he wanted:
1) broader exemptions from state environmental regulations.
2) a streamlined permitting process
3) fewer requirements for state construction partnerships with private firms*.
* Fascist speak for large campaign contributors
Wait and see, all states are having problems. In New York the governor has proposed a budget with 137 new taxes!
The average cost of the taxpayer will be increased by $4,800.00 per year. It will also result in 1 our of every 10 jobs to be lost.
CA APNewsAlert { Schwarzenegger will VETO Tax Increase Budget }
AP via SFGate | 12/18/08
Posted on 12/18/2008 4:34:01 PM PST by SmithL
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151155/posts
BREAKING - Governor Schwarzeneggar will not sign
illegal tax increase of California legislature!
John and Ken show | 12-18-08 | dfu
Posted on 12/18/2008 4:32:57 PM PST by doug from upland
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151155/posts
Schwarzenegger to order furloughs, layoffs
Sacramento Bee | 12/19/8 | Dan Smith and Kevin Yamamura
Posted on 12/19/2008 11:27:36 AM PST by SmithL
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151559/posts
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Removing All Doubt Obama Would Cede Southwest to Mexico
AmericanPatrol | 12/19/08
Posted on 12/19/2008 8:37:18 AM PST by Sammy67
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151476/posts
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