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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (13113)	8/24/2003 12:59:15 PM
From: Lizzie Tudor	Respond to of 306849

The state's planned borrowing is enormous. The $18 billion in bonds equals nearly 70 percent of the state's current $26 billion in outstanding general-obligation debt, and they represent nearly one-fifth of the debt of the state and all municipalities combined. And with $24 billion more in bonds that voters have authorized in past elections, California could have to sweeten the deals with higher yields to entice investors to the table. ``For a lot of municipal bond funds, their appetite isn't exhausted, but it's getting tested,'' said Eric Leve, co-manager of global fixed-income assets for Bailard, Biehl & Kaiser. ``They'll have to offer some generous coupons to induce buyers, given the budgets we see out there.'' siliconvalley.com

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (13113)	8/24/2003 1:09:29 PM
From: Tradelite	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

<<CA is the ENTIRE REASON we have a representative democracy in this country as I see it.>> Yikes. Clearly, the rumors must be true. The education given to Californians by California taxpayers at California universities is sorely lacking in the rudiments of History 101. I suggest U.S. taxpayers immediately withdraw all public funding for the monuments and tourist attractions dedicated to the likes of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison and every other dude who ever lived before California was discovered and settled by civilization. And by all means, let's take the wrecking ball to the Liberty Bell. That old thing has a crack in it, anyway, so let's trash it. NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION has a familiar ring to it, but the slogan has been somewhat distorted in California, apparently.

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (13113)	8/24/2003 1:54:38 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Liz, Do not be surprised if Bustamante wins. Remember the block vote...the force is strong. Even back when I attended the University of California, there was talk of separation of Northern and Southern California into 2 states. Likely will never happen physically but logically it already has. Californias best chance now is elect Chainsaw Al but he's not running. Next best choice is Uebberoth followed by Arnold. Worst choices are Gray Davis and Bustamante.