States And The Bail-Out Bandwagon: California Leading

When Obama had his infamous non-teleprompter supported moment about Socialism in America, erm, I mean "spreading the wealth," I don't think even he meant for it to include the States themselves. He could have meant that, but I'm actually doubting it. But that's exactly what the states seem to be banking on (pardon the pun) will happen. Instead of killing off useless state expenditures, they're preferring to dine ala handouts.

And of course, my wonderful DEMOCRATICALLY controlled state of Cali-Mexi-fornia is leading the pack. Thanks a bunch Pelosi, Boxer and Feinstein. Oh and let's not forget the contributions of that RINO, Schwarzenegger.

There's some wonderfully fun-filled stats on this topic found at the ALG site.

Mentioning and musings of an article found on the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities site that list 29 states and Washington D.C. face budget shortfalls of over $48 Billion. Oh, it gets even better. Of those 29 states and D.C., according to election 2008 results, 21 of them are BLUE states. Kinda makes ya wonder, don't it? And of course, the cuts mentioned, are mostly directed at the most vulnerable of society. Cuts to schools, health care, etc. Instead of cutting out the fat inherent in them, like reducing the ADMINISTRATION in schools, they just cut funding to schools completely. Which in turn results in higher tuition's and the like.

Can't touch those tenured folk now, can we?

I actually feel for the red states now. Due to irresponsible spending and failures to address actual financial problems in these blue states, the red states will more than likely end up footing the bill. Those whispers, mumblings and murmurs I've been catching fleeting snippets of today about seceding, just might be those same red states tomorrow saying "Screw this, we're outta here! Your on your own Liberals!"