But, then, I'm living in a state that's been occasionally gutted by the initiative process, and am wary with cause.
Sigh, and nod. When they finally give up and pull the plug on this poor state, the verdict will surely be that Prop 13 done it.
I can handle the Oz Full Monty. I mean, not 'handle' handle.
Xander ,'Help'
Spike's Bitches 28: For the Safety of Puppies...and Christmas!
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
JZ - Dec 22, 2005 8:57:17 am PST #1149 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
§ ita § - Dec 22, 2005 8:57:35 am PST #1150 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
it would send a clear message to the government about what the peoples' actual values are.
It might also reveal why democracy isn't that great an idea.
MG, it's been a stressful while for you. I'm sorry you're on the verge of tears, but it seems definitely provoked by life.
Jessica - Dec 22, 2005 8:58:36 am PST #1151 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm too afraid of the people whose values are "I shouldn't have to pay property taxes because my kids don't go to the public schools".
In my perfect world, the consequences of these people's idiotic actions would be immediate enough for them to change their stoopid ways.
But yes, there are obvious downsides.
Nicole - Dec 22, 2005 9:01:46 am PST #1152 of 10001
I'm getting the pig!
I must be PMS'ing cause I've been on the verge of tears all day. I hate this.
You've been under tons of stress, woman. Can you take a walk or go sit in your car for a scream session? Anything I can do to help? I could prank call your boss with the Rejection Hotline message...
So many {{{{Juliana}}}}. I hope the ick is over quick for you.
Hoping Tep's day got better and she didn't have to bitch slap anyone. Seriously. I bet it'd hurt a lot.
I'm on the verge of a four day weekend and I want it NOW!
tommyrot - Dec 22, 2005 9:02:15 am PST #1153 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
What's interesting is that when you poll people and ask them what % of their tax $ they think goes to the military, what $ goes to social programs like Welfare, etc, people consistantly think that a lot more of their $ are going to social programs that what really is, and that a lot less of their money is going to the military than really is.
Sparky1 - Dec 22, 2005 9:02:56 am PST #1154 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
Of course, if we got to select where our tax money went, it would only be people who paid taxes who would get to "vote", and the opinion of people paying higher taxes would weigh more heavily.
Lee - Dec 22, 2005 9:03:17 am PST #1155 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I'm on the verge of a four day weekend and I want it NOW!
Brat.
MG, what everyone else said. Plus, Whee!!! I get to see you next weekend.
Steph L. - Dec 22, 2005 9:08:42 am PST #1156 of 10001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Hoping Tep's day got better and she didn't have to bitch slap anyone.
Well, in terms of annoying work-related shit, it continues to flow downhill.
However....for the first time since February, big!boss is in the office!!!! He just got here. I'm all teary. Stupid allergies.
Aims - Dec 22, 2005 9:09:13 am PST #1157 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I also want to have my 4 day weekend now, but at the same time, if I don't do this work, Tuesday is going to suck so bad. My year end AP input is due that day.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 22, 2005 9:09:32 am PST #1158 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
GOD! My advice, never, ever, order anything from Alton Brown's website. I am too insane with fury to give the full story, but trust me. FUCKING WANKERS!