The California economy takes another turn for the worst- Today OCT. 25, 09- We find we are another 1.5 billion in the red -with no sign of any recovery in the near future what should California do to recover ?

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The California economy takes another turn for the worst- Today OCT. 25, 09- We find we are another 1.5 billion in the red -with no sign of any recovery in the near future what should California do to recover ?

by True~Male Posted October 26, 2009 02:24:57

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It seems the economy is getting worse by the day with trillions in debt at the national level and no relief from the federal government what can be done --some indicators say there will be no improvement until 2019. Can the Governor become more involved what can be done ? We are sinking fast!!

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	None of the above 50% 9 votes
	Cut state income taxes - 17% 3 votes
	Undecided 17% 3 votes
	All of the above 17% 3 votes
	Raise Taxes 0% 0 votes
	Cut out all state jobs that are not necessary for human survival 0% 0 votes
	Have public schools go 4 days a week instead of 5 0% 0 votes

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juggernaut November 17, 2009 02:32:38

Answered: None of the above
The problem with the leadreship in California is the legislature, which is who runs the state now. Grey Davis allowed gambling in which gave people a place to spend their money other than paying their bills and the unions and legislature runs things. Even with California hurting and making people only work four days they are still hiring people. They keep spending and then crying they dont' have enough money while blaming the Governor, which is convenient since he isn't a Republican but does have an " R " next to his name. It's a joke but the bottom line is the more people working for the state means they have more power when it comes to voting time and the people that work there want their " free-ride " to continue so they just keep walking in lock-step. Hey, as long as it works out for them, what does it matter how it affects the rest of us? I guess it's the needs of the few out-weigh the needs of the many after all.
luke-jones November 12, 2009 17:35:20

Answered: Undecided
Do whatever's necessary.
Hula girl October 26, 2009 23:36:57

Answered: Cut state income taxes -
Cut taxes and people spend more not less. Every time they raise taxes people spend less. You'd think that people would finally learn.

Oh, and kick the illegals out fast. That was the State won't be paying for them. The jobs the illegals have been doing will be done but citizens so the pay for unemployment will go down and those on Welfare can go and get a job.
Dandydon October 26, 2009 13:29:36

Answered: None of the above
Liberal politics at it's best.That's how Obama will have the rest of the country.
Hey Californians don't forget to vote for Pelosi again.
Lee The Hybrid Snowflake"Mo... October 26, 2009 13:27:32

Answered: All of the above
All but the 4 days of school! You have to start somewhere! It's no better here in New Jersey!
Jamie October 26, 2009 12:57:08

Answered: None of the above
Here's a novel idea.......cut spending! I remember reading somewhere that the State pays for Sexual Reassignment. To each their own; but on the taxpayer's backs? (One of many examples I've heard of.) They also need to cut taxes. I'm meeting more and more productive citizens locally who've fled "taxifornia:.
Marlow ~ Let There Be Light October 26, 2009 12:08:19

Answered: Undecided
I don't live in California, so i can really say what to do, but you have yourselves to blame. All those liberal politicians have ruined you.

Of course, who am I to speak. I live in New York and the Liberals ruined this place first.
Carl October 26, 2009 07:08:40

Answered: All of the above
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Conservative in California October 26, 2009 06:38:05

Answered: Cut state income taxes -
cut taxes, deal with outrageous state government union wages and pensions, and deport illegals by the millions.

Most importantly, cut taxes!!!
wolfshadow October 26, 2009 06:26:04

Answered: None of the above
First of all, you should not even expect the Federal Government to bail out California... after all, your not a bank or home lender...

Cut spending to the minimum. If it isn't essential, don't buy it or use it. Cut the work week for state employees to 35 hours and cut pay to match. (Temporary until it recovers) Legalize marijuana, only the state grows and packages and sells. Home growers pay a $25 per plant tax, anyone selling or buying illegally, send to prison for 10 years... (Makes one think state pot ain't that bad after all) Stop all state aid to illegals, (Food stamps and medical care) If they aren't legal, they aren't entitled.

Allow non violent offenders in prison the opportunity to buy out some of their time... (MONEY FOR YEARS) then put them on parole with parole fees.

Have state prisons take a page from Sheriff Joe Arapio, follow his food service guidelines for his jail .... will save millions. Stop paying all of your state legislators until the state is back in the black.

Stop all government subsidizing of professional sports. Maybe even put an additional $2.00 tax on professional sports tickets and Opera tickets and plays etc...

Slap an extra .50 on to each beer purchase, $2.00 on each liquor purchase and $5.00 on a pack of smokes...
Pet Rock Whisperer October 26, 2009 03:23:23

Answered: None of the above
Perhaps another example of republican government doing what they do best. Running the economy in the ground!
say what? October 26, 2009 02:44:09

Answered: None of the above
Deport
Doodlebug October 26, 2009 02:40:11

Answered: None of the above
They have got to do something about their illegal immigrants..That would free up so much money like from education. I don't understand why it is okay to educate illegals, but at the same time want to cut school to 4 days a week--where's the logic?
Keen ToJones October 26, 2009 02:37:49

Answered: None of the above
Send Mexico a bill. I'm serious. Or do you think just the immigration over the border within the past 20 years has helped the California economy?

And with the fires you people have? Make it a state law that houses cannot be built within 3500 feet of a forest.
kevracer October 26, 2009 02:36:39

Answered: All of the above
Recall the Governator! That Austrian moron has made things worse.
TheThirdPartyMovement October 26, 2009 02:36:25

Answered: Undecided
moderated...
Koda ~ McHottie SuperKnight ~ October 26, 2009 02:28:44

Answered: None of the above
They better legalize Pot and tax it :)
True~Male October 26, 2009 02:25:19

Answered: Cut state income taxes -
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