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So, given the fact that a huge portion of Obama's national constituency is in California (55 electoral votes) who seriously believes that this administration will let the state go bankrupt? Not me!
Provided that this does actually happen, what would you all think about it? How do the many contributors of this forum feel about a potential federal bailout of the golden state?
Obviously the Europeans aren't mincing words with what they think is going to happen.
You're welcome- I normally disagree with their economic outlook but they have been a voice of reason when discussing the amount of taxpayer dollars the US is pissing away.
Provided that this does actually happen, what would you all think about it? How do the many contributors of this forum feel about a potential federal bailout of the golden state?
I should think a Federal "bailout" of an entire state would be difficult to get approved. It'd set a precedent...and then you could count the days (if not the hours) until the other 49 make cases for their bailouts, as well.
Much of the spending is related to Education, Medicare, Law Enforcement, and Health and Safety. Where is the fat in these valuable services?
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