Great Speech, really long read though....REALLY STICKS IT TO THE UNIONS, ESPECIALLY TEACHERS' UNION.
To: NewJerseyJoe
To: All
From the Speech:
"We have one of the highest top marginal income tax rates; the second highest sales tax rate; the sixth highest corporate tax rate; and the highest property taxes in the nation. Add it all up, and the sad fact is that we are number one – with more state and local taxes taken as a percentage of income than any other state in America.
That is one distinction I am prepared to give up."
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
Any word on implementing the Diaster Control Act to cull the herd of state employees? ‘Cause that’s gonna be fun to watch....
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
Governor Christie is leading the way on how a governor should govern. Arnold should take note. Arnold had a chance but became a big time RINO and sold out the Conservatives.
To: pandoraou812
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
What an improvement. A politician that actually cares about his country.
12 posted on
03/16/2010 1:10:43 PM PDT by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
I admit, I didn't know a whole lot about Christie when he came up against Corzine, but there was no way I was gonna vote Corzine.
So far, I like what I see - a refreshing change after years of money-sucking democrats. I just hope he can get it done.
13 posted on
03/16/2010 1:14:56 PM PDT by
paulcissa
(The first requirement of Liberalism is to stand on your head and tell the world they're upside down)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
I read every word of this excellent, plain-spoken, substantive speech. Well done, Governor Christie!
Now. I wish many more governors would pick up on these exact themes and ACTIONS and take action, pronto.
I’d especially like to see such boldness out of the new governor of Virginia.
14 posted on
03/16/2010 1:58:44 PM PDT by
fightinJAG
(Donate to keep ads running against Obamacare & Rat congresscritters http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
There are 2,112 line items in New Jersey’s budget and we have reviewed every one of them. For some we recommend a cut. For some, we ask that they stay intact. For still others, we propose reform. And for those that are not essential, we recommend elimination. Due to the elimination of those unnecessary programs, there will be as many as 1,300 layoffs, beginning January 1, 2011.
That's not good. He needs to get above 4000 layoffs in January just to tread water for this fiscal year.
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