Comments on: Cash-poor California turns to IOUs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Wondersteer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2817332 Wondersteer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:35:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2817332 Taxes need to be increased to resolve the imbalance. Of course, the folks who use the most services (the indigent, the working poor, the disabled and Ill) should pay most of the taxed. After all, fair us fair. I agree with the earlier post that noted that prisoners should pay for their accomodation ( or perhaps their families-talk about effective peer pressure to reduce crime). Most importantly, this us not a Democrat or Republican issue, it is a Cslifornian issue. Taxes need to be increased to resolve the imbalance. Of course, the folks who use the most services (the indigent, the working poor, the disabled and Ill) should pay most of the taxed. After all, fair us fair. I agree with the earlier post that noted that prisoners should pay for their accomodation ( or perhaps their families-talk about effective peer pressure to reduce crime). Most importantly, this us not a Democrat or Republican issue, it is a Cslifornian issue.

]]> By: Marie in California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2816355 Marie in California Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:31:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2816355 Years of California's Senate and Assembly being controlled by Democrats, plus some Democrat governors before Arnold have led us to this point. The Governator is the only voice of reason in Sacramento when he says "Cut spending......no new taxes." The Democrats in state government can't make it happen, even though California voters in the May special election voted 2 to 1 for no more taxes, no borrowing, and no raises for state senators and assembly members unless they balance the budget. People are fed up with being gouged for money. As goes California, so goes the country? Taxed Enough Already Years of California's Senate and Assembly being controlled by Democrats, plus some Democrat governors before Arnold have led us to this point. The Governator is the only voice of reason in Sacramento when he says "Cut spending......no new taxes."

The Democrats in state government can't make it happen, even though California voters in the May special election voted 2 to 1 for no more taxes, no borrowing, and no raises for state senators and assembly members unless they balance the budget. People are fed up with being gouged for money.

As goes California, so goes the country?

Taxed
Enough
Already

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2816145 Linda Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2816145 Where is the Terminator when you need him! Arnold is better on film than as Governor. Where is the Terminator when you need him!
Arnold is better on film than as Governor.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2816052 Eric Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2816052 California's financial problems all stem from late 70's Prop 13, which limited property taxes to 1% of assessed value and couldn't go up by more than 1% a year. A huge windfall to big property owners (note to "Jon in CA" - they aren't liberals.) But this caused unavoidable shortfalls in local governments budgets, who were now unable to afford basic costs of police, fire, and public education. State ends up picking up part of the tab, which works when market is humming, but not now. Without the illegal workforce, California would have been in the tank long ago. California's financial problems all stem from late 70's Prop 13, which limited property taxes to 1% of assessed value and couldn't go up by more than 1% a year. A huge windfall to big property owners (note to "Jon in CA" – they aren't liberals.) But this caused unavoidable shortfalls in local governments budgets, who were now unable to afford basic costs of police, fire, and public education. State ends up picking up part of the tab, which works when market is humming, but not now. Without the illegal workforce, California would have been in the tank long ago.

]]> By: B.H. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2816025 B.H. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:59:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2816025 You could start by making some of the wealthy folks start to pay their fair share of the tax burden. You could start by making some of the wealthy folks start to pay their fair share of the tax burden.

]]> By: tonyde28 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2816002 tonyde28 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:58:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2816002 I guess this means anyone who owes taxes next April can send a IOU to the govt, right? Maybe pay a fine by IOU as well? Actually, I dont see the problem in California. Dont they love paying for all the illegals they have there? Sanctuary cites and all that crap! Every need an illegal has is paid for by the stupid people of California. So whats the problem Cal??? The people of Ca. wanted it this way, and now they've got it!!! I guess its a good thing the Federal Govt thinks its ok that illegals break our laws too.....they think the same way as the people in California! What do you idiots think now? I guess this means anyone who owes taxes next April can send a IOU to the govt, right? Maybe pay a fine by IOU as well? Actually, I dont see the problem in California. Dont they love paying for all the illegals they have there? Sanctuary cites and all that crap! Every need an illegal has is paid for by the stupid people of California. So whats the problem Cal??? The people of Ca. wanted it this way, and now they've
got it!!! I guess its a good thing the Federal Govt thinks its ok that illegals break our laws too.....they think the same way as the people in California! What do you idiots think now?

]]> By: Kevin in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815967 Kevin in Ohio Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:57:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815967 The problem here is the spend spend spend mentality of the California Legislature. Time to give up protecting frogs, trees, and illegal aliens. Its that simple. The problem here is the spend spend spend mentality of the California Legislature. Time to give up protecting frogs, trees, and illegal aliens. Its that simple.

]]> By: Moe, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815905 Moe, NY Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815905 Can the taxpayers expect to charge interest on these IOU's? In my opinion, the taxpayers certainly should be able to charge interest, as if the shoe were on the other foot, the government would certainly charge us interest. Wonder if the government will accept an interest free IOU from me? Just curious! Can the taxpayers expect to charge interest on these IOU's? In my opinion, the taxpayers certainly should be able to charge interest, as if the shoe were on the other foot, the government would certainly charge us interest. Wonder if the government will accept an interest free IOU from me? Just curious!

]]> By: B.H. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815840 B.H. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:52:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815840 California has become a state like many others in the country of -The Haves- and Have Nots-. Some would call it Social Darwinism, the top wealthy minority pay little or no tax to help support the system, and the middle and low income carry the tax burden.. This country needs to start taking care here and stop trying to police the whole world! We are BROKE people. California has become a state like many others in the country of
-The Haves- and Have Nots-. Some would call it Social Darwinism, the top wealthy minority pay little or no tax to help support the system, and the middle and low income carry the tax burden.. This country needs to start taking care here and stop trying to police the whole world! We are BROKE people.

]]> By: Brittancus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815752 Brittancus Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:48:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815752 We are being forced-fed immigration reform, but we should not reward foreign nationals who break the law. As ICE begins its auditing of any business who is believed to be sheltering illegal workers. We as a nation should implement Italy's brand new illegal immigration law. Instead of a slap on the wrist by our laws, we should demand that Washington makes illegally immigrating a felony with appropriate consequences. As Italy we should give the legal population the right to detain foreign nationals who shouldn't be here. After it's inception we can then use a points system to settle new immigrants, who are highly skilled, with professional scientific, computer or business credentials. American taxpayers can no longer afford to subsidize the businesses and illegal families with handouts. That's the predicament of California--SANCTUARY STATE--has brought upon itself, and its hurting population. Now the State must issue IOU's, extract higher taxes and restrict health care to low income legal citizens. With yet another path to citizenship in this nations future, we had better take careful notice of the consequences? Without any doubt to process 13 to 20 million plus illegal immigrants is, according to Robert Rector of the reputable non-profit Heritage Foundation $2.5 TRILLION DOLLARS. It’s an accumulation of procedures necessary to investigate backgrounds of all those who come out of the proverbial shadows. But if and when another of these AMNESTIES is forced past the American voters, millions more will be equally ready to head for America, expecting a ninth Amnesty. The major one in 1986 was rife with fraud, a absolute disaster and was never enforced, that’s why our country has uncontrolled illegal immigration? If we command of the Democratic leadership who originally tried to kill E-Verify, such as Sen. Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we have an ongoing chance of combating the illegal immigrants of stealing further into the workplace. With Obama admitting that unemployment is farther on the rise, why would they be entering discussions of forcing another Amnesty down our throats. E-Verify is rapidly catching on and accelerating in the workplace and should not be denied to the American worker. CALL YOUR SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE AND DEMAND It should be fully funded, permanent and an a Federal identity check for everyone in working America? NUMBERSUSA, CAPSWEB for more details. ICE has a phone number to call when suspicious activity is determined in the Factory, office, restaurant or any industry. We are being forced-fed immigration reform, but we should not reward foreign nationals who break the law. As ICE begins its auditing of any business who is believed to be sheltering illegal workers. We as a nation should implement Italy's brand new illegal immigration law. Instead of a slap on the wrist by our laws, we should demand that Washington makes illegally immigrating a felony with appropriate consequences. As Italy we should give the legal population the right to detain foreign nationals who shouldn't be here. After it's inception we can then use a points system to settle new immigrants, who are highly skilled, with professional scientific, computer or business credentials. American taxpayers can no longer afford to subsidize the businesses and illegal families with handouts. That's the predicament of California–SANCTUARY STATE–has brought upon itself, and its hurting population. Now the State must issue IOU's, extract higher taxes and restrict health care to low income legal citizens.

With yet another path to citizenship in this nations future, we had better take careful notice of the consequences? Without any doubt to process 13 to 20 million plus illegal immigrants is, according to Robert Rector of the reputable non-profit Heritage Foundation $2.5 TRILLION DOLLARS. It’s an accumulation of procedures necessary to investigate backgrounds of all those who come out of the proverbial shadows. But if and when another of these AMNESTIES is forced past the American voters, millions more will be equally ready to head for America, expecting a ninth Amnesty. The major one in 1986 was rife with fraud, a absolute disaster and was never enforced, that’s why our country has uncontrolled illegal immigration?

If we command of the Democratic leadership who originally tried to kill E-Verify, such as Sen. Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we have an ongoing chance of combating the illegal immigrants of stealing further into the workplace. With Obama admitting that unemployment is farther on the rise, why would they be entering discussions of forcing another Amnesty down our throats. E-Verify is rapidly catching on and accelerating in the workplace and should not be denied to the American worker. CALL YOUR SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE AND DEMAND It should be fully funded, permanent and an a Federal identity check for everyone in working America? NUMBERSUSA, CAPSWEB for more details. ICE has a phone number to call when suspicious activity is determined in the Factory, office, restaurant or any industry.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815743 Rich Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:48:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815743 California seems to get all the attention but many states are struggling without any money too. California used to be such a free state, giving everyone free this and that. Bush certainly left a huge dent in this country. We cannot afford to elect another dumb candidate as our President. California seems to get all the attention but many states are struggling without any money too. California used to be such a free state, giving everyone free this and that. Bush certainly left a huge dent in this country. We cannot afford to elect another dumb candidate as our President.

]]> By: Palermo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815742 Palermo Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:48:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815742 California destroyed its tax base a long time ago with the reduction of real estate taxes. It has never really recovered. Couple that with the deficit spending programs of Governor Reagan (which he brought with him to Washington and ran up the largest federal deficit in history) and others, you really have the perfect storm. The bill has now come due for 40 years of stupidity. It all boils down to greed. Taxpayers happily demanded and accepted all the tax cuts, totally ignoring the common good. We now have the lowest taxes in the western world...be happy. California destroyed its tax base a long time ago with the reduction of real estate taxes. It has never really recovered. Couple that with the deficit spending programs of Governor Reagan (which he brought with him to Washington and ran up the largest federal deficit in history) and others, you really have the perfect storm. The bill has now come due for 40 years of stupidity. It all boils down to greed. Taxpayers happily demanded and accepted all the tax cuts, totally ignoring the common good. We now have the lowest taxes in the western world...be happy.

]]> By: sickandtired http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815555 sickandtired Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:39:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815555 I'm sick and tired of people blameing the problems of the economy on illegals, they are not the ones that are running ur state, I bet ur more an illegal han they are. Where is ur native country? There's is across the border urs is across the ocean, the only real american is the native american. Pick up a history book. I'm sick and tired of people blameing the problems of the economy on illegals, they are not the ones that are running ur state, I bet ur more an illegal han they are. Where is ur native country? There's is across the border urs is across the ocean, the only real american is the native american. Pick up a history book.

]]> By: Linda from Or http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815321 Linda from Or Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815321 What a JOKE!! What a JOKE!!

]]> By: Yossi Gestetner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815263 Yossi Gestetner Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:50:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815263 Yeah. Liberalism can't sustain itself, economically. Yeah. Liberalism can't sustain itself, economically.

]]> By: People's Voice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815240 People's Voice Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:38:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815240 It should be I Hate U. The citizens had their chance to rasie revenue, but they voted down all the props a couple of months ago. Time to suffer, fools. It should be I Hate U. The citizens had their chance to rasie revenue, but they voted down all the props a couple of months ago.

Time to suffer, fools.

]]> By: sensible Cape Coral Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815235 sensible Cape Coral Fl Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:36:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815235 Didn't Ken Lay and Enron have a lot to do with California's current financial crisis? This mess surely did not happen over night. Didn't Ken Lay and Enron have a lot to do with California's current
financial crisis? This mess surely did not happen over night.

]]> By: toohip http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815229 toohip Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815229 CNN-----The home of Continuous Neverland News. CNN-–The home of Continuous Neverland News.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815228 James Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815228 Good call Greg. This time we should recall the legislators in state congress who are blocking budget cuts and protecting special interests. Good call Greg.
This time we should recall the legislators in state congress who are blocking budget cuts and protecting special interests.

]]> By: Mark Hancock, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815227 Mark Hancock, MI Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815227 WHat do you expect from a movie star for a governor? WHat do you expect from a movie star for a governor?

]]> By: just truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815226 just truth Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815226 I think it is time california and many other states get rid of these worth less democraps and get the budgets balanced. but then we do have a majority democrat congress that can stop the so called party of no. budgets won't get balanced and the reccession WILL get alot worse. I think it is time california and many other states get rid of these worth less democraps and get the budgets balanced. but then we do have a majority democrat congress that can stop the so called party of no. budgets won't get balanced and the reccession WILL get alot worse.

]]> By: The Prophet James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815221 The Prophet James Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:32:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815221 Soon California will break away and fall in to the ocean like the lost city of Atlanti and the we'll be handing them an IOU for a new state, hah! Soon California will break away and fall in to the ocean like the lost city of Atlanti and the we'll be handing them an IOU for a new state, hah!

]]> By: osama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815220 osama Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:32:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815220 Cut, cut, cut! Cut, cut, cut!

]]> By: Karl in Charleston,SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815209 Karl in Charleston,SC Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:28:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815209 This just shows that the social experiment that is California has FAILED. This just shows that the social experiment that is California has FAILED.

]]> By: Michael M, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815189 Michael M, Phoenix AZ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:21:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815189 May as well print IOUs.....basically that's what the Treasury Depts issued printed and coined money is anyway. I don't think we have gold to back up our currency anyway....What will happen when China or someother nation decides to call in our debt? May as well print IOUs.....basically that's what the Treasury Depts issued printed and coined money is anyway. I don't think we have gold to back up our currency anyway....What will happen when China or someother nation decides to call in our debt?

]]> By: Nation builder http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815184 Nation builder Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:19:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815184 This is what happens when you have a welfare warfare state. Stop subsidizing illigal immigration and legalize marijuana. This is what happens when you have a welfare warfare state. Stop subsidizing illigal immigration and legalize marijuana.

]]> By: Gary Gunn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815175 Gary Gunn Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:16:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815175 I gather that CNN is in the back pocket of Obama I gather that CNN is in the back pocket of Obama

]]> By: Gary Gunn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815172 Gary Gunn Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:14:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815172 untill such time that the populance sends the Dem. out to pasture the economy will continue to worsen, just as America will under the idiot Obama untill such time that the populance sends the Dem. out to pasture the economy will continue to worsen, just as America will under the idiot Obama

]]> By: Tanya Kujath http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815162 Tanya Kujath Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:12:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815162 John in California: Do you really think anyone beside people like yourself think that the blame lies with the Democratic Party? The problem is California's no other states will be issuing IOU's this year. John in California: Do you really think anyone beside people like yourself think that the blame lies with the Democratic Party? The problem is California's no other states will be issuing IOU's this year.

]]> By: kathy, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815154 kathy, ca. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:05:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815154 to Jon in Ca... absolutely right... until the state legislature is replaced by people who have a brain... we will continue to be in this mess.... the special interests, the unions, the outrageous pensions... and of course, those that are here illegally reaping benefits from those of us who pay the taxes... it has to stop... d.c. is on the same track; spend, spend, .... when it should be cut, cut, cut.... the waste that is in the stimulus and the omnibus bill is outrageous; the american people must start demanding accountability... to Jon in Ca... absolutely right... until the state legislature is replaced by people who have a brain... we will continue to be in this mess.... the special interests, the unions, the outrageous pensions... and of course, those that are here illegally reaping benefits from those of us who pay the taxes... it has to stop... d.c. is on the same track; spend, spend, .... when it should be cut, cut, cut.... the waste that is in the stimulus and the omnibus bill is outrageous; the american people must start demanding accountability...

]]> By: Brian - Trinidad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815152 Brian - Trinidad Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:04:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815152 But the Governor is a big movie star! Come on, image is much more important to us voters than substance.We're happy to suffer to have a such a big celebrity as our Governor! But the Governor is a big movie star! Come on, image is much more important to us voters than substance.We're happy to suffer to have a such a big celebrity as our Governor!

]]> By: Tanya Kujath http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815149 Tanya Kujath Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:03:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815149 How UN-American is this? Americans go to jail for not paying their taxes, who gets a pass here? This makes me sick and I truly feel sorry for the Americans who live in California. This is indeed an Outrage!!!!!!!! How UN-American is this? Americans go to jail for not paying their taxes, who gets a pass here? This makes me sick and I truly feel sorry for the Americans who live in California. This is indeed an Outrage!!!!!!!!

]]> By: John in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815146 John in CA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:01:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815146 It's all Arnold and his fellow retardican's fault. I can't wait until they're all out of office! It's all Arnold and his fellow retardican's fault. I can't wait until they're all out of office!

]]> By: Shingo from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815141 Shingo from CA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:57:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815141 The main problem is a lack of revenue due to the housing crisis. While it is obvious that some programs could be cut it still would not be enough. The failure is in our legislature that does not represent the people but is a stalemate between the GOP and the Dems. I will say at least the Dems came up with two plans...the GOP had zero. The GOP claims no bipartisan work. In reality, they refused to entertain any DEM ideas that is not bipartisan either. The Gov has a Sec of Ed as an advisor that does nothing but he won't give up anything either. In the end it is the people of CA that are hurt while our reps are just working on their next campaign. At this point though...the people are so angry that none of them will survive the next round of voting. The main problem is a lack of revenue due to the housing crisis. While it is obvious that some programs could be cut it still would not be enough. The failure is in our legislature that does not represent the people but is a stalemate between the GOP and the Dems. I will say at least the Dems came up with two plans...the GOP had zero. The GOP claims no bipartisan work. In reality, they refused to entertain any DEM ideas that is not bipartisan either. The Gov has a Sec of Ed as an advisor that does nothing but he won't give up anything either. In the end it is the people of CA that are hurt while our reps are just working on their next campaign. At this point though...the people are so angry that none of them will survive the next round of voting.

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815136 Darth Vadik, CA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815136 Jon in CA, you must be one of them idiots from Orange County. You know, the richest county in the US which also happen to be the only county to ever go bankrupt in the US. What all you conservative microbrains need is a little Singapourian justice, mabe it would knock some sence into you. Jon in CA,

you must be one of them idiots from Orange County. You know, the richest county in the US which also happen to be the only county to ever go bankrupt in the US.

What all you conservative microbrains need is a little Singapourian justice, mabe it would knock some sence into you.

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815132 Sam Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:49:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815132 A State government is not like the federal government in that they cannot print money. Therefore, states must act more fiscally responsibile. However, most states were acting just like most families and running up debt and spending money they did not have to support unnecessary programs. Thankfully, now that has come to an end. All states, not just California, need to learn to live within their budgets. Eliminate programs and learn to live within the revenue (taxes) that you collect. A State government is not like the federal government in that they cannot print money. Therefore, states must act more fiscally responsibile. However, most states were acting just like most families and running up debt and spending money they did not have to support unnecessary programs. Thankfully, now that has come to an end. All states, not just California, need to learn to live within their budgets. Eliminate programs and learn to live within the revenue (taxes) that you collect.

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815131 Darth Vadik, CA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:49:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815131 GI Joe, You know, pretty soon we will run out of scapegoats. Just remember, every time you point a finger, there are three fingers pointing back at you. (P.S. Not to condone illegal immigration, but some of you folks who seem to blame most of the Cali's problems on the illegals, who coincidentally really can't defend themeselves therefore making your blames a cowardly act, sure did not speak this loud when Enron was robbing us dry - and we haved proof on tapes of them laughing about overcharging little old women....just a thought). GI Joe,

You know, pretty soon we will run out of scapegoats.
Just remember, every time you point a finger, there are three fingers pointing back at you.

(P.S. Not to condone illegal immigration, but some of you folks who seem to blame most of the Cali's problems on the illegals, who coincidentally really can't defend themeselves therefore making your blames a cowardly act, sure did not speak this loud when Enron was robbing us dry – and we haved proof on tapes of them laughing about overcharging little old women....just a thought).

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815129 Anonymous Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:46:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815129 you know, it is sad that your in the pocket of a communist mutt you know, it is sad that your in the pocket of a communist mutt

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815127 Jeff Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:46:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815127 Greg, you're an idiot. Arnold has nothing to do with talk radio and if you think he's a conservative your kidding yourself. Everyone goes after Arnold, but keep in mind he has to work with the state legislature which can't even get a budget passed on time. California and the country are in the exact same problem, with the only difference being California cannot simply print more money. Don't worry I'm sure that Obama will bail them out too. "They're too big to fail." Greg, you're an idiot. Arnold has nothing to do with talk radio and if you think he's a conservative your kidding yourself. Everyone goes after Arnold, but keep in mind he has to work with the state legislature which can't even get a budget passed on time. California and the country are in the exact same problem, with the only difference being California cannot simply print more money. Don't worry I'm sure that Obama will bail them out too. "They're too big to fail."

]]> By: Chrys Thorsen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815126 Chrys Thorsen Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:44:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815126 Arnie himself can't balance the checkbook any more than Obama can. The money is controlled by the State legislature, just like it's controlled by Congress at a Federal level. Or didn't anyone take a government class in 12th grade? Arnie himself can't balance the checkbook any more than Obama can. The money is controlled by the State legislature, just like it's controlled by Congress at a Federal level. Or didn't anyone take a government class in 12th grade?

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815123 Darth Vadik, CA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:42:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815123 olaf finkelstein, The richest county in the US is Orange county, yet it is also the only county to ever go bankrupt in the US. So to Rush and all his dil*os heads: I guess the rich don't really pay their share of taxes like you claim. olaf finkelstein,

The richest county in the US is Orange county, yet it is also the only county to ever go bankrupt in the US.

So to Rush and all his dil*os heads:

I guess the rich don't really pay their share of taxes like you claim.

]]> By: gary in OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815113 gary in OK Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:38:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815113 A middle class person working everyday and after filing taxes, instead of their legal tax refund ( if owed one ) they will receive a IOU from the state. What a sad state of affairs. All state elected officials; congresspersons, judges, DA's, governor, Lt governor, etc should receive these IOU's instead of a paycheck. Then lets see how fast the budget can be balanced. It is time for the people of california to start paying higher property taxes, sales taxes, etc. instead of waiting for the federal government and people from other states to bail them out. A middle class person working everyday and after filing taxes, instead of their legal tax refund ( if owed one ) they will receive a IOU from the state. What a sad state of affairs. All state elected officials; congresspersons, judges, DA's, governor, Lt governor, etc should receive these IOU's instead of a paycheck. Then lets see how fast the budget can be balanced. It is time for the people of california to start paying higher property taxes, sales taxes, etc. instead of waiting for the federal government and people from other states to bail them out.

]]> By: Larry from minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815108 Larry from minnesota Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:35:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815108 If it doesn't work for your personal checkbook, it won't work for California. Common sense is in short supply these days. If it doesn't work for your personal checkbook, it won't work for California. Common sense is in short supply these days.

]]> By: California is a joke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815106 California is a joke Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:34:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815106 I live in California and if I were the U.S. I would cut us loose what a mess I live in California and if I were the U.S. I would cut us loose

what a mess

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815104 Bill Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:33:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815104 Can't wait till when Obama has to give Ious to the American taxpayer and then the people will wake up and smell the coffee....... Can't wait till when Obama has to give Ious to the American taxpayer and then the people will wake up and smell the coffee.......

]]> By: NYNURSE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815095 NYNURSE Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:29:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815095 I have no sympathy for a state that continues to support illegals. I have no sympathy for a state that continues to support illegals.

]]> By: Joyce Becker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815092 Joyce Becker Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:28:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815092 Wonder if the State will accept IOU's from it's citizens when they want to pay their taxes. Wonder if the State will accept IOU's from it's citizens when they want to pay their taxes.

]]> By: Mike in NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815084 Mike in NYC Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:24:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815084 No surprise here, since CA's majority Third World. The fed gov will probably step in at some point, even though the Great One has gone on record saying they won't. As goes Cali ... No surprise here, since CA's majority Third World.

The fed gov will probably step in at some point, even though the Great One has gone on record saying they won't.

As goes Cali ...

]]> By: lou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815082 lou Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:23:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815082 This is HILARIOUS. People who owe their futures to their credit card debt either pay up or get their credit ruined. How far would we all get if we just issued IOU's to our creditors instead? Actually, its a great idea and if California can do it, why not the citizens of America? Who needs a good "credit rating" if you don't need the credit and would be better off walking away and using your income to purchase what you need with cash instead? This is HILARIOUS. People who owe their futures to their credit card debt either pay up or get their credit ruined. How far would we all get if we just issued IOU's to our creditors instead? Actually, its a great idea and if California can do it, why not the citizens of America?

Who needs a good "credit rating" if you don't need the credit and would be better off walking away and using your income to purchase what you need with cash instead?

]]> By: HUGO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/03/cash-poor-california-turns-to-ious/#comment-2815077 HUGO Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:18:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=58933#comment-2815077 I wonder if any of the high ranking State employees received IOU's for their paychecks? I wonder if any of the six figure retired pensioners of the State received IOU's for their State approved "Golden Parachute" retirement payment plan? I bet only the taxpayers and subcontractors are the ones that got the worthless paper. If it were a tax refund, you wouldn't even be able to sue for the interest owed on YOUR OWN MONEY! Wake up America! I don't believe this is the Governors fault, the legislative branch controls what the governor can do with the budget. DEMOCRATS! I wonder if any of the high ranking State employees received IOU's for their paychecks? I wonder if any of the six figure retired pensioners of the State received IOU's for their State approved "Golden Parachute" retirement payment plan? I bet only the taxpayers and subcontractors are the ones that got the worthless paper. If it were a tax refund, you wouldn't even be able to sue for the interest owed on YOUR OWN MONEY! Wake up America! I don't believe this is the Governors fault, the legislative branch controls what the governor can do with the budget. DEMOCRATS!

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