Dick Lugar Out Of The Senate

[Ironside]

Sounds good. The less functional it is, the less damage it can do. Too bad it didn't happen before Obamacare was passed.

Don't get me wrong, there are problems (long-term entitlement spending) that the federal government needs to address- I just don't have any confidence that it will do so. Any attempts at "reform" so far have only made things worse instead of better.

So, the US should follow California?

Creating a stale into a slow death is usually not a good solution.

[Xiahou]

So, the US should follow California?

Creating a stale into a slow death is usually not a good solution.

Between the two, I prefer coasting slowly towards a cliff rather than with a foot jammed on the gas pedal.

[Whacker]

Between the two, I prefer coasting slowly towards a cliff rather than with a foot jammed on the gas pedal.

Seeing how we probably won't be able to afford gas in the next few years, I don't really see a difference.