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To: tejek who wrote (483628)	5/27/2009 2:15:19 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574001

Part of the overall problem is getting a budget passed. Tyranny of the minority. We've reached the point where you can't be re-elected as an R if you go along with the (R) gov and the Dems. You might even get recalled ( online.wsj.com ) It is Time to Return Democracy to California’s Budget Process By Tom Torlakson California State Senate California is one of only three states, Arkansas and Rhode Island are the others, that require a two-thirds vote to pass a budget. This “supermajority” requirement has repeatedly led to budget gridlock that has real consequences for the people of California. The two-thirds vote requirement to pass a budget has created an ongoing battle. The current system allows a minority of the Legislature to make it impossible to pass a rational state budget. The failure to resolve the ongoing state budget stalemate has grown into nothing less than a serious constitutional crisis. californiaprogressreport.com "I wish Arnold would reimplement the license fee and then let them recall him" Done and done (sorta) February 20, 2009Recall Benedict ArnoldPosted by: Terry Crowley It’s time to get this ball rolling again. I am going to put in some phone calls. I was Darrell Issa’s Orange County Rep for his Senate race. Maybe he’ll pony up the money again? Andy Garakhani, are you out there? After all, Ahhhnold has done everything that got Gray Davis recalled, and worse. Should Benedict Arnold be recalled? Yes! We put him in, we can take him out! No! I like our state run by an actor. Who cares? I'm a Libertarian Armadillo! What’s that you say? Not enough of an outcry. The so called moderates and Democrats wouldnt bother evicting this Republican because, well, because he behaves just like THEM! - Sales taxes raised by one percentage point - Additional 5% surcharge on state income taxes. - Increase in the vehicle-license fee from 0.65% to 1.15%. Do you understand your CAR TAX is going to almost DOUBLE! UNDER ARNOLD!! orangejuiceblog.com People will always vote to cut their own taxes. And bitch when their house burns down cuz of a runaway wildfire.