state budget fun

[jenk]

Spent some time playing with this WA Budget calculator. Most of my cuts were to what I perceive to be 'non-core' parts of the state budget...early release of non-violent drug offenders, eliminate the film board, things like that. Couple things that frustrated me: no option to ax the state liquor stores (last I read, we lose money on those) and no option to privatize the capitol tours. I think citizens should be able to tour the capitol building, but I don't think the state should have to pay for it.

I also took a 'business' approach; no salary increases for employees, raise health plan contributions, raise taxes & eliminate some of the sales-tax exemptions. Oh, and yes, I went for both gambling proposals.

I ended up with a .008B surplus without using any reserves...and warnings that Tim Eyman, Boeing, the WA employee's union & the WEA would all want my hide.



-Motherly- You're the motherly type. You love to
take care of the one you love, and generally
you can be a bit overprotective and possessive,
but you know, that isn't always such a bad
thing. At least you'll be a good mom in the
future.


What Kind of Girlfriend Are You?
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Innocent


What's your sexual appeal?
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I've had many folks tell me I'm innocent. Yes and no, and note the last line....


You'd shoot them


How would you kill someone
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Not exactly a surprise.


Neutral:
Harmony and balance is key. You don't look at the
world in a negative or positive way and you'll
never judge or assume a situation- you just
look at the facts. People like you are peaceful
and accepting.


What color do you see the world in?
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This is why I will never succeed in politics.