Gov. Walker costs Wisconsin millions

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you said they should have used a small fraction (24mil) of the federal stimulus funds (810million) to pay for the upgrade.

I didn't say that. The article said that the $24 million he's now borrowing from scratch, would have been included in the federal grant (those funds, for the purpose he needs it, were included).

I would rather a state come up with ways to fund 24 million than take 810 million from taxpayers wallets.

And now they will indeed have to do that.

Walker turned down the grant, then went and immediately tried to borrow the federal funds again. He doesn't have any real problem accepting federal grants (except during campaigns. Like Perry in Texas) He was turned down. Now the state has to pay for it.

The state will come up with a way to pay for it now. It's called taxes.

[Antitrust32]

I personally find it to be highly responsible for Walker to only ask for 24 million compared to accepting 810 million. a guy who's actually looking out for the best interest of Americans, imagine that!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

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The state will come up with a way to pay for it now. It's called taxes.

you know for sure it will be taxes?

they cant do the responsible thing... the thing that all Americans have to do... cut one thing to pay for another, more important thing?

thats the main problem today and why we are stuck in this mess, we cant seem to cut anything, but just want to steal more from the taxpayers and borrow more from China to pay for new things!!

politicians literally act like 15 year olds when it comes to spending.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you know for sure it will be taxes?.

No. It could be magic. Or voluntary donations.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

No. It could be magic. Or voluntary donations.

apparently you think cutting spending in one area to pay for another project is Magic. Now I know why you support Obama so much. You'd fit in perfect in "status-quo Washington".

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

apparently you think cutting spending in one area to pay for another project is Magic. Now I know why you support Obama so much. You'd fit in perfect in "status-quo Washington".

You're right, I didn't mention cutting spending. That is because the Wisconsin budget already seems slashed to the bone by Walker.

Walker could fire some more teachers, I guess.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by Riot

You're right, I didn't mention cutting spending. That is because the Wisconsin budget already seems slashed to the bone by Walker.

Walker could fire some more teachers, I guess.

To be fair Walker did not fire any teachers. The only teachers that lost their jobs are as a result of their union not willing to compromise. But again it is all about the kids

Still waiting for proof that high speed rail will be profitable or even self sustainable....

[Riot]

Originally Posted by wiphan

To be fair Walker did not fire any teachers. The only teachers that lost their jobs are as a result of their union not willing to compromise. But again it is all about the kids

That's not true. Do you even read your papers in your state? The teachers' union immediately agreed to all Walker's budget cuts in their pension and health care. Immediately. Why are you saying differently? That's not remotely true.

Still waiting for proof that high speed rail will be profitable or even self sustainable....

Are you going to hold your breath? Your previous legislature thought it would be a great thing for the state, as do all the other states that accepted it. Illinois sure jumped on taking the extra money Wisconsin turned down. Gov. Walker says no, and turned it down.

Guess you'll just have to wait 10 years to see the actual outcome.