Budget Blues
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Updated: 4:50 AM Nov 12, 2007
Budget Blues
Issues on the environment, energy and everything else have taken a back seat to state budget.
Posted: 4:24 PM Nov 10, 2007
Reporter: Associated Press
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Posted by: gail Location: tc on Nov 13, 2007 at 02:17 PM

as far as fixing mich,this can not happen till we are out of wars,gas prices come way down,housing problems are fixed,banks are better off,and there are many jobs all over the states.mich is really on hold.all mich gov can do is keep what jobs are here,make sure the out of work ones and ones needing help even if they work get all the help possible.they can't ask for money when there is no money to give.the people of mich need to help each other as much as possible.the gov needs to help stock all food banks all over mich.as many poor can not donnate any more.churches are limited as well not getting so they can't give.the gov need not build new things now.why give all the cows away,then wonder why you have no meat to eat.they need to think about end results,later on effects.the white house has alot to do to fix many problems.this may not happen till bush gets out of office.but till many other things get fixed first,mich will be on hold at best.not able to gain.just bare surrival.
Posted by: tiny Location: detroit on Nov 13, 2007 at 11:55 AM

this shows they are not takng time to do some research.since things done in the past were very wrong that lead to many problems now,gave money to other states,ran bussiness out of mich,ect.can't they read.they have the power to redo laws,make new laws,change so many things voted in yrs ago.by idoits.or do they not see these mistakes and what they caused.however this may take some time by all of them.they have time for,time off,holidays,vacations,hunting,ect.whenever,however.is this asking so much out of people with educations,with rich backgrounds of most?just think if they could fix mich,and bring in more bussiness,good jobs,and so on,they would go down in history,and could go on to better things in higher places.as it looks right now they will go somewhere but not where they want.some things are simple to fix but it does require brains and some time and hard effort.they need to make time for things besides time off.how many made it through college,I wonder.educated fools.
Posted by: adam Location: lansing on Nov 12, 2007 at 07:40 PM

I really do not think they know how to fix so many problems.they argue between each other like kids.as the wars have went on for so long,this effects us all in many ways too.then the gas prices are out of control.and expected to get higher.the economy suffers due to all this,people have no money to buy much,not even groceries for a week.there's houses being forclosed on all over,banks are loosing,stocks are droping,recalls on dangerous products from china.and wars and there might be more.natural weather happenings,desrtoying so much world wide.alot of this effects the states as well as mich.we'd about hit bottom due to gov neglect,and everything else happened.we are at the bottom of the pile now and have to much weight on us.bush neglects everything and everyone because he is so wrapped up in the wars.mich is in critical condition,dieing,lifeless,I think it is up to god now,pray for a mircle,our only hope.
Posted by: David Location: MI on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:26 PM

While I agree the budget is important, I feel other issues of importance are being neglected due to the amount of focus on the budget.
Posted by: bennie Location: jackson on Nov 12, 2007 at 11:31 AM

well since jenn took office mich has sunk.and can the ship be brought up?but look how the whole USA is in one big mess with bush in office 2 times.how many are saying,should of not voted them in?it wasn't hard for people to see where we were headed.the gov and president just turned there heads.wrapped up in there own worlds the rest of us were not encluded,however the rest of us are suffering in mich and so is the usa.stocks dropping,banks having problem,high oil costs,home forclosers,rise in homeless people all over.make ya wonder if plant earth didn't get switched while we slept.how jenn and bush could make such a mess.and with the help of there followers,we can't forget them,there loyal butt kissers.I just can't believe what we have yet to face.it looks so bad.god help us all.
Posted by: sandie Location: lansing on Nov 11, 2007 at 10:31 AM

this just goes to show our mich gov has no clue to so many things.try to make taxes,woops this will hurt business.so lets do this or that,and many of what they want to do is more woops,just isn't right.lets give more money to other states by more cigg banding,as bush wants to raise ciggs 61 cents a pack all over.and god knows it won't go for any health care.lets just band smoking and caues bars to close,putting more drunk drivers on the road.great choice for the economy.build new power plant.new is all rich gov people know.the only thing on this whole report that makes sense is keep kids in school longer,teaching some responsibilty and finish what you start.but even some educated people can't finish anything.education is important,but with no jobs where are these people going to work.some college grauds can't find work,maybe mcdonalds.wow.this is the results of stalling for time,when someone has no answers.and I don't think it is right yet.how long has mich been going down hill?
Posted by: jim Location: grayling on Nov 10, 2007 at 06:31 PM

yes keep kids in school till 18,should of never been 16.this way you just might teach them to finish what they start.leave smokers alone.as long as there seperated from thoes that don't smoke.you already raised cigg so they cost more than other states,which they go buy them there,you threw so much money away to other states.and stop smoking in bars.well they'll be closing.and loosing alot of bussiness.they can by booze and drink at home or go to bars that allow it.giving more to another state.or will drive drunk to get home.how stupid.this kills people.don't just speek high text jobs.get some good factories in mich.and just how much would a new power plant cost and how long to pay for it.and I bet in lansing area.I'd worry about jobs for the educated ones first.your putting the cart before the horse.it don't work like that.the way this sounds once again it does not improve the lower income people with average education.try again your not getting your answers right,to include all people.
Posted by: John Location: Jackson on Nov 10, 2007 at 05:56 PM

Why is the budget so bloated? It has nearly doubled since Granholm has taken office?
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