[/quote]Growth has major expenses for the state in infrastructure, education, etc. Growth can lead to negative revenue for a state. [/quote]

you must be talking about government growth. Please take this message to YOUR governor

That sounds a lot like sniveling to me.

You're not going to piss your pants, are you?

A crying little girl with poopy pants comes to mind when I read your posts.

I'd tell you to open up if you want to see how far it will reach, but I'm pretty sure you'd want to take me up on the offer.

Nope. Talking about job growth which means population growth. Who do you think pays for that growth? Too much tail pipe exhaust for you.

Once again, as a business owner I pay plenty in taxes. I don't get taxed based on my net profit, If I was taxed on that I wouldn't complain. But, being taxed based on my gross is outright criminal.

Also, as a resident of Seattle/King County/Washington State I'd have to say we're already being taxed to a point that is not sustainable. Govenment growth is out of control. The larger our overall government is the more an average citizen has to pay to support their growth. If our state government could control it's growth the average citizen would see more $ in their own pockets.

I don't expect you to understand that though.

Dan, Pee Wee Herman is closer to my impression of you. You don't add anything to the conversation but I hear you squeaking in laughter after every nonsensical comment you make. Sorry you were made fun of as a kid. But, get over it.

An estimated 9 billion dollar deficit.

This is a bit old but still holds true. True to form from Ms. (There is no budget deficit) Gregoire. Just like when the economy was good too many people maxed out their spending.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008061912_spending20m0.html

Stlhead, do you like the path our state is on? If so, why?

And you do? Like tears, bunched up panties, and discontent?

A great addition to any conversation, that's for sure.

The rat pack has been alerted.

Nothing here has changed. KK, I don't need to write a 500 word essay every time to prove to myself I'm so smart. Most of my posts are straight to the point I'm trying to make. Once again, you only attack the messanger, not one word to address my comments. You also know nothing about my voting history. You make assumptions which are totally false but only I know that.

Dan, you got the man part right. You still haven't said anything worth a rats turd.

i think in this case the union started to think they were bigger than boeing, and they realy screwed up.

"Once again, as a business owner I pay plenty in taxes. I don't get taxed based on my net profit, If I was taxed on that I wouldn't complain. But, being taxed based on my gross is outright criminal.

Also, as a resident of Seattle/King County/Washington State I'd have to say we're already being taxed to a point that is not sustainable. Govenment growth is out of control. The larger our overall government is the more an average citizen has to pay to support their growth. If our state government could control it's growth the average citizen would see more $ in their own pockets.

I don't expect you to understand that though."

Exercise your right and move. You can move out of the city/county or even state.
Exactly what I've been saying. As we've grown in this state infrastructure, education, health, etc have ended up costing us more. Therefore our taxes have risen per person not declined. Of course there are always those who think there are magical mystery cuts that can be made to make up for that. Exactly how would you suggest our government control it's growth while the state is experiencing out of control population growth?
As for the deficit. I remember the GOP screaming bloody murder when we were holding onto a rainy day surplus. Then the F's are screaming about a deficit. A party of idiots. Notice in your link the bulk of her spending increase was on education. Got a problem with paying teachers more? It had reached the point a teacher couldn't afford to live in their own district. Is that where you'd like to cut? Giving you a break is going to either cost me more or lead to cuts somewhere.

I think we got a winner!!!!