[quote=no_such_reality][quote=CA renter]
If we include all of the tax loopholes designed specifically for (and by) the wealthiest individuals, plus the military that is primarily used to benefit corporate interests here and abroad, plus tax credits for some of the most prosperous corporations and individuals, plus, plus… I’m willing to bet nearly 100% of our population is dependent on govt money in one way or another.[/quote]
True, so it is about the value of the spending.
I love charts. Looks like last actuals are 2010, but per capita total California spending.
[img_assist|nid=16839|title=California Per Capita Spending|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=286]
Obviously as can be seen, we’ve massively cut spending per capita since the early 90s…[/quote]
Who would claim that we’ve cut spending since the early 90s? And what PF asked above is relevant…is this adjusted for inflation?