Ted joined Scott Slocum to talk about the billions of dollars given to Illinois governments and why that will translate to tax hikes today, where all the money went, the state’s dismal jobs environment, the coming government-created crisis on energy prices, and more.
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Well thats the price you pay for continuing to live in Illinois.
Oh boy! I can hardly wait to see how many of you are about to get promoted to the status of “rich”. Since you all deserve it, it really doesn’t matter. It’s just that the trojan horse of “Tax the rich” is so much fun to watch on unfold on the willing idiots that opened the gates.
Of course the money is gone. The Fatman used the billions to show the ratings houses that Illinois had some money and slightly raised the rating – then claimed victory…for a few minutes. School Districts used the money for…well, who the hell knows. Pin-Head used the money to pay for short term givaways to his cronies….now its gone with no oversight.