Will Californians vote for higher taxes?

of course they will

the tv can make them do anything.

If they knew that the Feds will bail them out no matter what they do.

I would vote for a ladder to the moon.

Seems to me that there are no consequence.

Once people catch on the sky is the limit.

Minnesota legislature just passed a billion dollar tax increase. Gov says he will veto.

A little insight to the California dilemma.

[link to taxdollars.freedomblogging.com]

[link to www.californiapensionreform.com]

I read on another forum that California sales tax receipts were down 50% YoY in April.

[link to www.cagreens.org]

Green Party turns thumbs-down to propositions on May 19 ballot, charge plan is 'rotten deal' that only gives voters 'choice' of being shot in arm or leg

GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS RELEASE
SACRAMENTO

(May 4, 2009) -- The Green Party of California today -- after polling its members and county councils statewide for the past month -- strongly urged state voters to vote "no" on all propositions on the May 19 special ballot, calling the plan a "rotten deal."

"We oppose the cuts in transportation, education, social services and other humane services, and we oppose this deal even though we were told that great hardship would result if (this) rotten deal failed to pass," said Michael Rubin, who analyzed the measures for the Green Party of Alameda County.

"Even more we oppose the process which offers us a 'choice' of being shot in the leg or shot in the arm, but did not offer us the choice of using our collective wealth to meet human needs," added Rubin.

The Greens agreed with the California Nurses Association (CNA) -- which also opposed the entire package, and League of Women Voters that Prop. 1A should be defeated, saying it would create new problems and mandate more billions in cuts to needed social concerns.

And although some Greens polled believed that Prop. 1B looked good at first glance, they discarded it -- as did the CNA -- because it was only the "sweetener" for the rotten deal, especially Prop.1A. They rejected Prop. 1C for much the same reasons.

Prop. 1D and Prop. 1E were turned down because they steal money from two previous propositions meant to benefit children and families, as well as from mental services.

Finally, Greens voted to oppose Prop.1F because it is deceptive, and doesn't really prevent the politicians from receiving their normal salaries, per diem and other perks (like free use of automobiles, etc.). It only bars "increases" in budget deficit years."

THey should vote to send a yearly tuition bill to the government of Mexico for educating all the kids of the illegal immigrants. Same for all other municipal and state services provided to them including the cost of prison stays for the criminal ones.

Would solve some of their budge problems.

Cut all California public employess salary by 25%. Guess what?, not one will quit, the perks are to good. From school teachers to policeman, the [pensions, holidays, sick days, salary, etc. dont even compete will the crappy private secotr wage, whom are paying the taxes for public sloths.

California is a unique and diverse state.

Seems to me there is a tipping point.

The public infrastructure is highly socialized dependent upon growth.

What you are witnessing is a self fullfilling prophecy.

Be careful what you wish for,you might get it.


Without abandoned growth that state is toast.

another one?

F==k we used to have 8.25% sales tax in LA county, which was one of the highiest in the state

sales tax went up to 9.25% in April

g-damn I am not f------g working no mo

can live on $5 an after taxes

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totally agree

the problem is in LA county for example the latin population is 65%++ and they ALL vote for the welfare system

so it is a losing proposition

Cali is LOST beyond repair unless all illegals and prisoners are kicked out, I dont mean only latin illegals ALL illegals their kids, leaches and prisoners

Cali should change the laws on supportin illegal aliens children too, having a bastard should not be a RIGHT to be supported by the working taxpayer

unfortunately it seems as it is a right now

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No offense, I'm not racist, but the immigrants to the US think that because the welfare system is there that they have the right to take advantage of whatever they can. They don't think about putting into the system. They think about themselves a lot.

I'm for paying my fair share of taxes, but I also expect everybody in the government to think like me and look for savings wherever possible. So, if there is new sod being laid on government property, they are springling the lawn green, that's just a very limited segment of wasted spending, then I'd tell the government to learn to save money. Are they remodleing perfectly fine buildings?

Nooo, duh !! At least I hope the rest of us dont !!

in midevil times the peons revolted when combined taxation reached 30% or higher. californicators are way beyond 30 % will be there a revolt or will american idle preempt it ?
stay tuned for the summer of hell ) .

so ... if the majority can vote to give themselves money

hell yes it will pass

Is there anyone left in california that still pays taxes? I'm sure the leeches and parasites will vote for it but who makes money in california anymore to pay them?

Arnold is a girlie man. He has proved it,, Thanks for nutin Arnold, Please go home.....

I am voting NO on everything from now on. It's just a BIG MONEY GRAB.