Posted on 04/26/2005 9:45:52 AM PDT by Santiago de la Vega
OLYMPIA — The state Legislature kicked off three months ago amid widespread predictions that the Democrats in charge would increase taxes, spend more money, and cater to the demands of political allies.
The predictions were right.
The Legislature passed a $26 billion operating budget, a nearly $3 billion increase over the current one, and an $8.5 billion transportation package — the largest in state history. To pay for it all, lawmakers made it more expensive to smoke, drink, drive and, for some people, to die.
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Or are we surprised how quickly they did it, knowing the election could be overturned any time now.
It'll be interesting to see just how this plays out.
I feel sorry for anybody who works for a living up there.
Their arrogance is astounding. My condolences too for Washington conservatives and Freepers....
Putting a democrat in office is about the same as giving a crack addict a credit card.
Is there a valid legal proceeding that might actually overturn that election?
It was my information that the election and realistic legal possibilities to change it are over.
That the Rats would raise spending and taxes is more a matter of recording history than reporting news.
Next thing you know, dogs will be chasing cats.
Come to Texas where you can elect Republicans to do the same thing!
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