12:44 PM
Or should I say paraskeidekatriaphobia? The fear of Friday the 13th is permeating the Democrat led Illinois legislature and controlling the dark corners of the Governor's mind. The voters are even running on fear. The fear of what the future might bring. No one has a perfectly functioning crystal ball, but what has the current led Democrat legislative and executive branches of Illinois Government brought us? Overspending, more debt and more pay for them.
Does bigger government add more debt or does more debt bring bigger government? I know, what came first the chicken or the egg? If the debt comes without a bigger government, don't worry...the government will get bigger, because in Illinois state government there are ways to spend the extra money. Or the government gets bigger and needs the money to pay the new and extra bills. With government entities hurting, these are the times when there is certainly evidence for governments to have a cash reserve in place, instead of going out of their way to spend every penny. Why? No need for more taxes unless the cash reserves are drawn down and overspending isn't reduced. In other words, keep cash on hand and control the spending.
Has the overspending brought more prosperity for Illinois citizens? Look around. I think you know the answer. Has the 8.30 billion dollar increase (according to the Governor's FY09 budget presentation) in education spending since the Governor has been in office (January 2003) brought us better schools and learning? Wait....before you answer, ask: How do we know for sure? WE DON'T! Because new, streamlined performance measures ARE NOT in place to find out.
What are the Illinois Democrats scared of with House Speaker Madigan bringing forth an impeachment memo to Democrat House candidates? What is State Senate President Emil Jones scared of when he calls impeachment unwarranted? Are they scared of themselves or the voters or both? Is it a fear of Friday the 13th or a fear of Tuesday the 4th.....November 4th, election day?
Does bigger government add more debt or does more debt bring bigger government? I know, what came first the chicken or the egg? If the debt comes without a bigger government, don't worry...the government will get bigger, because in Illinois state government there are ways to spend the extra money. Or the government gets bigger and needs the money to pay the new and extra bills. With government entities hurting, these are the times when there is certainly evidence for governments to have a cash reserve in place, instead of going out of their way to spend every penny. Why? No need for more taxes unless the cash reserves are drawn down and overspending isn't reduced. In other words, keep cash on hand and control the spending.
Has the overspending brought more prosperity for Illinois citizens? Look around. I think you know the answer. Has the 8.30 billion dollar increase (according to the Governor's FY09 budget presentation) in education spending since the Governor has been in office (January 2003) brought us better schools and learning? Wait....before you answer, ask: How do we know for sure? WE DON'T! Because new, streamlined performance measures ARE NOT in place to find out.
What are the Illinois Democrats scared of with House Speaker Madigan bringing forth an impeachment memo to Democrat House candidates? What is State Senate President Emil Jones scared of when he calls impeachment unwarranted? Are they scared of themselves or the voters or both? Is it a fear of Friday the 13th or a fear of Tuesday the 4th.....November 4th, election day?
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