OT: Estimated state budget deficit reaches $25.4 billion

[bubba99]

Success in government as in business is measured by growth. Success in Politics is measured by being elected.

To get elected, both Dems and Reps make concessions to large voting groups – like state workers. State workers are paid well to elect their friends.

25 billion shortfall on a 85 billion in revenue is unsustainable/insane. They have kicked the can down the road for too long.

The current system can’t succeed, and can’t change.

[EconProf]

Zeigeist: Where would I go? Nowhere. I can afford to stay here for the weather, amenities, ocean, etc. But only because I sold my real estate investments in San Diego years ago and exchanged into real estate in other states.
There is another lengthy thread going, “Why I am leaving San Diego” with lots of dialogue about the nonmonetary reasons to pick a place to live. They are compelling to me, but only because I can afford it. Now if I were younger, had a family, expected to move into a high tax bracket or wanted to start a business, I’d be looking at business-friendly states that had a better economic future.

[EconProf]

Zeigeist: Where would I go? Nowhere. I can afford to stay here for the weather, amenities, ocean, etc. But only because I sold my real estate investments in San Diego years ago and exchanged into real estate in other states.
There is another lengthy thread going, “Why I am leaving San Diego” with lots of dialogue about the nonmonetary reasons to pick a place to live. They are compelling to me, but only because I can afford it. Now if I were younger, had a family, expected to move into a high tax bracket or wanted to start a business, I’d be looking at business-friendly states that had a better economic future.

[EconProf]

Zeigeist: Where would I go? Nowhere. I can afford to stay here for the weather, amenities, ocean, etc. But only because I sold my real estate investments in San Diego years ago and exchanged into real estate in other states.
There is another lengthy thread going, “Why I am leaving San Diego” with lots of dialogue about the nonmonetary reasons to pick a place to live. They are compelling to me, but only because I can afford it. Now if I were younger, had a family, expected to move into a high tax bracket or wanted to start a business, I’d be looking at business-friendly states that had a better economic future.

[EconProf]

Zeigeist: Where would I go? Nowhere. I can afford to stay here for the weather, amenities, ocean, etc. But only because I sold my real estate investments in San Diego years ago and exchanged into real estate in other states.
There is another lengthy thread going, “Why I am leaving San Diego” with lots of dialogue about the nonmonetary reasons to pick a place to live. They are compelling to me, but only because I can afford it. Now if I were younger, had a family, expected to move into a high tax bracket or wanted to start a business, I’d be looking at business-friendly states that had a better economic future.

[EconProf]

Zeigeist: Where would I go? Nowhere. I can afford to stay here for the weather, amenities, ocean, etc. But only because I sold my real estate investments in San Diego years ago and exchanged into real estate in other states.
There is another lengthy thread going, “Why I am leaving San Diego” with lots of dialogue about the nonmonetary reasons to pick a place to live. They are compelling to me, but only because I can afford it. Now if I were younger, had a family, expected to move into a high tax bracket or wanted to start a business, I’d be looking at business-friendly states that had a better economic future.

[Zeitgeist]

Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?

[Zeitgeist]

Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?

[Zeitgeist]

Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?

[Zeitgeist]

Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?

[Zeitgeist]

Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Zeitgeist]Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?[/quote]

From my frequent visits to WY, my opinion is that it is very windy most days of the year and intermittently inhospitable to humans 9+ months per year.

If you can keep a case of hairspray handy and hold on tight when you’re pumping gas, then you can survive. Or better yet, just wear a hat all the time and forget it. The folks up there have lost interest in “looking good.” They’re just trying to survive. There’s no reason whatever to wash your car between September and June, either. Vehicles in (or coming out of WY) are the dirtiest in the nation, and their drivers don’t care! Why?? Triple semi-tractor trailers RULE I-80 and I-25. The number 1 rule of the road there is, “Move over, cuz whoever’s biggest wins,” especially in snow and ice. Heed this rule, or you won’t be around to tell of your “WY road experiences.” After tractor trailers, the next thing in order that will take precedence in your attentions will be SHEEP. WY has more sheep than humans in residence. When they decide to cross the road, you must stop and wait. They may or may not have a sheepherder accompaniment. If it takes them an hour to cross the road, so be it! You, as a human, weren’t in a hurry, anyway.

If you’re a wildlife photographer, just build yourself a heated yurt in the wilds and have at it. Your subjects will come to you.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Zeitgeist]Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?[/quote]

From my frequent visits to WY, my opinion is that it is very windy most days of the year and intermittently inhospitable to humans 9+ months per year.

If you can keep a case of hairspray handy and hold on tight when you’re pumping gas, then you can survive. Or better yet, just wear a hat all the time and forget it. The folks up there have lost interest in “looking good.” They’re just trying to survive. There’s no reason whatever to wash your car between September and June, either. Vehicles in (or coming out of WY) are the dirtiest in the nation, and their drivers don’t care! Why?? Triple semi-tractor trailers RULE I-80 and I-25. The number 1 rule of the road there is, “Move over, cuz whoever’s biggest wins,” especially in snow and ice. Heed this rule, or you won’t be around to tell of your “WY road experiences.” After tractor trailers, the next thing in order that will take precedence in your attentions will be SHEEP. WY has more sheep than humans in residence. When they decide to cross the road, you must stop and wait. They may or may not have a sheepherder accompaniment. If it takes them an hour to cross the road, so be it! You, as a human, weren’t in a hurry, anyway.

If you’re a wildlife photographer, just build yourself a heated yurt in the wilds and have at it. Your subjects will come to you.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Zeitgeist]Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?[/quote]

From my frequent visits to WY, my opinion is that it is very windy most days of the year and intermittently inhospitable to humans 9+ months per year.

If you can keep a case of hairspray handy and hold on tight when you’re pumping gas, then you can survive. Or better yet, just wear a hat all the time and forget it. The folks up there have lost interest in “looking good.” They’re just trying to survive. There’s no reason whatever to wash your car between September and June, either. Vehicles in (or coming out of WY) are the dirtiest in the nation, and their drivers don’t care! Why?? Triple semi-tractor trailers RULE I-80 and I-25. The number 1 rule of the road there is, “Move over, cuz whoever’s biggest wins,” especially in snow and ice. Heed this rule, or you won’t be around to tell of your “WY road experiences.” After tractor trailers, the next thing in order that will take precedence in your attentions will be SHEEP. WY has more sheep than humans in residence. When they decide to cross the road, you must stop and wait. They may or may not have a sheepherder accompaniment. If it takes them an hour to cross the road, so be it! You, as a human, weren’t in a hurry, anyway.

If you’re a wildlife photographer, just build yourself a heated yurt in the wilds and have at it. Your subjects will come to you.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Zeitgeist]Thanks EconPro. For all the business friendly States, there might also be a downside like tornadoes or some other catastrophe worse than our earthquakes and fires. I read most of that thread and I am inclined to agree with a lot of it, but if you are not worried about schools have you ever looked at Montana or Wyoming and I know they are cold. Other than that, what say you?[/quote]

From my frequent visits to WY, my opinion is that it is very windy most days of the year and intermittently inhospitable to humans 9+ months per year.

If you can keep a case of hairspray handy and hold on tight when you’re pumping gas, then you can survive. Or better yet, just wear a hat all the time and forget it. The folks up there have lost interest in “looking good.” They’re just trying to survive. There’s no reason whatever to wash your car between September and June, either. Vehicles in (or coming out of WY) are the dirtiest in the nation, and their drivers don’t care! Why?? Triple semi-tractor trailers RULE I-80 and I-25. The number 1 rule of the road there is, “Move over, cuz whoever’s biggest wins,” especially in snow and ice. Heed this rule, or you won’t be around to tell of your “WY road experiences.” After tractor trailers, the next thing in order that will take precedence in your attentions will be SHEEP. WY has more sheep than humans in residence. When they decide to cross the road, you must stop and wait. They may or may not have a sheepherder accompaniment. If it takes them an hour to cross the road, so be it! You, as a human, weren’t in a hurry, anyway.

If you’re a wildlife photographer, just build yourself a heated yurt in the wilds and have at it. Your subjects will come to you.

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