The mystery of government is not how Washington works but how to make it stop.
-- P.J. O'Rourke
Future Seen Through a Crystal Ball
On the afternoon of December 7, 2004, as the Legislature was preparing to adjourn for the year, state Treasurer Michael Egan of Cronulla rose on the Legislative Council floor and asked his colleagues to approve a measure to give interest free housing loans to state employees.
California financial problems
Here's one big reason California is in deep financial doo doo. Gray Davis is in trouble because he is the symbol of massive mismanagement of state finances. The legislature is as ignorant of economics as he is. They all focus primarily on keeping their wonderful perks and power.
· Their motto is: Give it all away and the people will love us [SACBEE ]
· Sydney Battlers in Exile