[athelass]

Democrats believe that if they resist spending cuts long enough, Republicans eventually will agree to raise taxes. Republicans believe that if they resist taxes long enough, Democrats eventually will agree to make deep cuts in spending. The only certainty is that the deficits cannot continue forever.

If Arnold were a real leader he would have put real pressure on them. They know he's full of it so they ignore him. 67 days? I remember when the budget fight went on so long we got vouchers instead of paychecks. I wonder what it will take before Californians figure out the Dims shouldn't be in power here any longer? Our economy is too big to be handled this badly.

[goldstategop]

It probably take an Argentine-style economic meltdown to destroy the state's liberal ruling class. As long as they can muddle through, there will be no real accountability.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Nomorjer Kinov]

I wonder what it will take before Californians figure out the Dims shouldn't be in power here any longer?.

Nothing. California has successfully imported enough rent seekers who will reliably vote to keep in office those who promise to take the most from the makers to spend on behalf of the wanters.