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Monday, May 25, 2009

Op-Ed Columnist - State of Paralysis - NYTimes.com

"California, it has long been claimed, is where the future happens first. But is that still true? If it is, God help America."


A fascinating look at California's self-imposed budget crisis and the potential ramifications for addressing major social challenges through the political system.

You can get more of this flavor from Minnesota, where the Republican governor is "unalloting" the state budget after he resolutely vetoed all budget measures from the state's DFL majority, all in the name of preserving his already soiled "no taxes" pledge.

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