[Hank Rearden]

The state simply wouldn't have enough cash on hand, even if it enacted massive cuts in programs and services.

Therefore, the parasites have their excuse to not even try massive cuts in programs and services.

What's that flushing sound I hear? Oh yeah, it's CA's economic prospects.

[FairOpinion]

"What's that flushing sound I hear? Oh yeah, it's CA's economic prospects."

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And it may ripple through the US economy -- people keep forgetting that CA is the WORLD's 5th largest economy.

Things are looking up for the Dems in 2004 -- if they can tank the US economy, they can use the old slogan they used against Bush's Father: "It's the economy, stupid".

And the stupid CA Republicans in the Legislature can't seem to think ahead two microsecond -- what were they thinking, handing the Dems a UNANIMOUS victory?!