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Governor Brown: "We Have Lived Beyond Our Means"; Unions Howl Over Obvious Truth

david1833 Wrote: Sep 01, 2012 5:22 AM

"We are outraged that a Democratic governor and Democratic legislature are taking a wrecking ball to retirement security...." Translated, "Hey, we PAID for those legislators!"

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Donald6189 Wrote: Sep 01, 2012 7:38 AM

And wasn't it a smart move by the 2 Republicans to 'abstain'? These two should be held up as examples of how to turn the Democrats favorite game of 'blame the Republicans' back on themselves with devastating results, about time they got caught in their own game.

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Greg1084 Wrote: Sep 01, 2012 8:38 AM

Brilliant.

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Governor Brown: "We Have Lived Beyond Our Means"; Unions Howl Over Obvious Truth

In a long-overdue moment, governor Jerry Brown has finally admitted the obvious, the state's pension system is broke and California Has "Lived Beyond Our Means". Unions of course are howling at that obvious admission.

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