The curse of modern Republicanism is that it seeks anarchy for its own sake.California is in its eighth month without a budget and the largest state in the union is literally bankrupt. The result is mass layoffs and construction projects left idle. Vendors, taxpayers, cities and counties, and welfare recipients are receiving IOUs in place of cash.
The fault lay entirely with the Republican governor and Republicans in the state legislature. Although Republicans are in the minority, the state constitution requires a 2/3 vote to pass a budget. Acting as a united front Republicans have blocked every effort. Repeatedly Republican leadership has negotiated an agreement only to renege at the last minute and block passage. When a budget passed in January Governor Schwarzenegger promptly vetoed it.
This coming weekend the California Republican Party intends to hold a celebration, rejoicing in the chaos they have caused.
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Republicans don't like Arnold. I don't know why he's a Republican any more. His national influence in the Party is nil, at this point.
The State is bankrupt because Arnold and the Democrats have been catering to you liberals. The tax rate is already too high. The Republican message is to first stop spending money before raising taxes or borrowing further.
They should be cutting their spending to the bone, and then cutting off bones. California, with its tourism industry and natural resources, should not have an income tax. Old people should want to retire there. But they can't, because of the taxes.
Liberal policies have screwed up the State, and now you blame us?
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