It’s come to this: The Texas budget outlook has become so bleak that we’re comparing rather favorably to the one state where balanced budgeting goes to die.
People, our budget deficit is now as bad as California’s.
Yes, the over-spending, over-regulated capital of hippiedom now has a state fiscal outlook on par with the Lone Star State.
That fact may not sit well with some people—especially in the governor’s office, which loves to bash California and never misses an opportunity to point out how Texas’ low-tax, business-friendly model has led to a more robust economy and sound state finances. When California faced a $60 billion deficit last year—a shortfall that was bigger than the entire budget of most states—you could almost hear the chortling from the Texas governor’s office. It seemed a handy example of what happens when you put big-spending liberals in charge.
It wasn’t that simple, though. The causes of California’s problems—and Texas’ lack thereof—were varied and complex. And now the states’ budget deficits are looking very similar.
Texas: $18 billion shortfall (estimated) or about 20 percent of state spending.
People, our budget deficit is now as bad as California’s.
Yes, the over-spending, over-regulated capital of hippiedom now has a state fiscal outlook on par with the Lone Star State.
That fact may not sit well with some people—especially in the governor’s office, which loves to bash California and never misses an opportunity to point out how Texas’ low-tax, business-friendly model has led to a more robust economy and sound state finances. When California faced a $60 billion deficit last year—a shortfall that was bigger than the entire budget of most states—you could almost hear the chortling from the Texas governor’s office. It seemed a handy example of what happens when you put big-spending liberals in charge.
It wasn’t that simple, though. The causes of California’s problems—and Texas’ lack thereof—were varied and complex. And now the states’ budget deficits are looking very similar.
Texas: $18 billion shortfall (estimated) or about 20 percent of state spending.
Texas was just fine until the Corporate Yankee Transplants started arriving en masse in the 1960's. We had a thing called Texas Justice. You didn't mess with Texas.....or we'd pop your head open like a ripe melon in broad daylight like we did to JFK.
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Texas need to get rid of that MO FO Gov. Rick Perry.
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ReplyDeleteMany of us here ARE native Texans and you disgrace us all with that sick talk about JFK. Perhaps you should make yourself know to the public. I'm sure we can still find some rope and a good Oak!
Do us all a favor, cut your freaking throat and die!
so, 4:13, you're an Indian? Otherwise, you're no more Native Texan than W was a Rancher
ReplyDelete4:13 is an example of current Texas, though. Forced HPV vaccinations for 6th grade females, or else some rope and an oak.
Texas, Baby, you gotta love it!!!!!!
Great article here on the corrupt, sadistic freak show that is Texas and its hatred of JFK. Anyone who's proud to be a Texan has more than a few screws loose.
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Texas, land of Friday nite high school football and really not much else,LOL
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