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May 21, 2009 Just Say No, WV writes:

Bailout CA? Does anyone even consider becoming fiscally responsible? Why shouldn’t a State sit down - look at the checkbook balance - see what it owes or will be paying and what is coming in and make the necessary cuts………..!!!! This is ridiculous - every American citizen at least sometimes checks their inflows and outflows…why should I bail you out if I am being responsible and you are not….some lessons need to be learned the hard way so as to not be repeated. Govenator…make good on your promises to reduce expenses - not raise taxes……

May 21, 2009 Worldbfree4me writes:

While agree that California is in a huge heap of trouble caused by the mentality “Spend money on things I like” and “Don’t raise my taxes.” We the people cannot allow that State or any State in the Union to fail period. While southern States like Texas and Louisiana maybe more solvent now, its inevitable that the problems the coastal States face now begin to manifest here in the south and midwest.

May 21, 2009 » Financial News Update - 05/21/09 NoisyRoom.net: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the face of tyranny is no virtue.” Barry Goldwater writes:

[...] The TARP Bailout Parade: Is California Next? [...]

May 21, 2009 Fallout From California’s No Vote « Justbkuz writes:

[...] California looks to be next in line to get TARP funds. [...]

May 21, 2009 Barb -mn writes:

WOW! I thought Ahhnode was much stronger then this!

May 22, 2009 Grace, Florida writes:

So maybe California pools their money with another state and they become one. They could hook up with Oregon - they are both very liberal and all the Socialcrats from both states will be very happy with each other. Maybe that’s what is going to happen to allot of states.

May 22, 2009 Michelle, California writes:

The “Left Coast” is failing because of their liberal policies and spending. Do not bail us out. We here in California voted not to spend more of our money and not to increase taxes to bail out the state government. If the federal government steps in, our vote is negated and more money will be taken from us anyway through federal taxes. It will also be taken from all of you who do not live in California. We need to make all levels of government fiscally responsible. DO NOT BAIL US OUT!!

May 22, 2009 Scott, North Carolina writes:

I agree with Michelle and extend a Red Carpet welcome for her and family to North Carolina.Move here while you can.We need more clear thinking people here anyway before we have a Kalifornia Problem of our own.

May 22, 2009 LW, Newport News VA writes:

Thank you, Michelle from California. Where does this madness stop? We were told our economy would go down the tubes if we didn’t support the first TARP. It HAD to be approved the VERY next day. It took over a week to ram it through Congress, and nothing happened,(we’re all still here)except a precident was established for spending money the U.S. doesn’t have. This country is bankrupt right now. I say we hold the federal government to the same standards we’re each held to with our personal credit. Oh, wait. I forgot. Now those of us who have good credit and pay bills on time and in full are now going to be penalized to pay for those who don’t. I feel like I’m in some cartoon world where up is down and left is right and the sky is pink. How do we get back to responsible credit for the government (at all levels)? Any good ideas? Call your representative or senator. Not that they’re going to listen, but…

May 22, 2009 Tim AZ writes:

The reason North Carolina and Arizona and other low tax states risk becoming like California is that most of the people leaving California to escape the confiscatory taxes at every level that they voted for were caused by their insatiable appetite for entitlements. Most are unable to or refuse to detox once they have moved to a lower tax state. They then demand these same entitlements in their new home State. It’s a cancer that eats away at ones dignity and self worth. Creating a laps of personal responsibility and the obligation to take care of ones own self. Of course a politician will grant them entitlements for votes and campaign contributions spreading the cancer. Until the people of every state are consumed with socialism that destroys the essence of the human. Finally we are all equally miserable.

May 22, 2009 Metalchemist No.California writes:

I was born and raised in Calif. I SAY DO NOT BAIL THIS STATE OUT.
There are too many problems in this state that ARE NOT being addressed by the SELF SERVING politicians of this state.
The State of California VOTERS NEED to CLEAN HOUSE on the Federal level as well as on the State level.
This state NEEDS TO ELECT politicians that WILL represent the CITIZENS of this state. The REQUIREMENT is to HAVE A SPINAL CORD. Not to CAVE IN to political special interest groups,
or be self serving fools. To do What is best for the CITIZENS
of the state. DO NOT THROW MONEY AT PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED. THEY WILL NOT GO AWAY, ONLY WORSEN…..
LOOK AT CHRYSLER G.M…. Get the point.

DO NOT BAIL OUT CALIFORNIA.

May 22, 2009 elle, oregon writes:

Hey,
Not all of us in Oregon are like or want in the same basket as California! The only thing they think we are good for is a free lunch since we don’t have a sales tax and they come up here to shop so they don’t have to pay their sales tax (not that I blame them)and we might have some water they need.

California has all those movie stars that make all that money, one now heads the state, whom you would think might have a sympathetic ear/pocketbook to ease those woes. OH wait, they all voted for Obama—-never mind–.

For those of you who don’t want a bail out, have you told your reps? Telling us won’t do any good. Oh, and have you tightened your own belt? Cut back on “I want”, paid off debt, saved, become less expectant on the government or unions and more reliant on yourself? Once you allow them to “take care of you” and become dependant they have control over you, your life and whatever else YOU choose to let them. If you truly want to take things in a different direction it has to start with you. Kettle, pot, black.

June 4, 2009 Marshall Hill MI. writes:

This is the Example of poor Budgeting!We do not
need to reward this group!

June 25, 2009 Landshark, New Jersey writes:

WRITE, EMAIL, FAX, TWEET, YOUR CONGRESSMAN. RAISE ABSOLUTE HELL AND TELL THEM, HELL NO ON A CALIFORNIA BAILOUT. OTHERWISE YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN WILL WIND UP HOLDING THIS BAG.

From a tax attorney and former D.C. wonk who knows.