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January 07, 2005
The Phrase that Pays
I see that Arnold (R - CA) is the latest Republican governor to associate himself with the phrase "[Our state] doesn't have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem." Uttering this instantly makes you a hero of right wing pundits everywhere.
Unfortunately for Arnold, it's a little disingenuous to say this after you champion a number of ballot initiatives that further took spending decisions out of the hands of the legislature and turned them into constitutional mandates. Of course, the great thing about being a Republican is that no one will ever point out this glaring hypocrisy and, if they do, they'll be greeted by a chorus of sore losers and girlie man taunts.
Amazingly, in the context of social security, Republican allies of the President think we should keep spending about where it is but drastically reduce revenues.
Posted by Chris at January 7, 2005 08:33 PM
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Chris: I see that you have added me to your distinguished Statewide Blog of Fame.
My reaction, and in atypical style (as in brief) for Sid: I am honored.
Posted by: Sid Cottingham ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.chrisishardcore.com//nav-commenters.gif)
at January 9, 2005 11:15 PM
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