Comments on: Budget “Cuts”

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:16:17 +0000

I still don’t understand why or HOW a football coach can make the money that USC, Clemson, and the other “state” supported college and universities are allowed to pay? Its a extra curricular activity (a frick’n game) and not a valid career path for the students.. oops I forgot. We live in the South…

By: James

James — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:10:55 +0000

I hardly think they are looked at as saviors. They try and talk their way out of things but always sound like bumbling fools. The legislature needs to open their eyes and realize their jobs are on the line because of their leaders. The last couple of terms have seen huge turnover in the legislature due to this fact. It’s just a matter of time before them dems take control of what the republicans don’t know how to manage.

By: Fashizzle

Fashizzle — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:39:51 +0000

Imagine if we had that billion dollars back that Bobby and Leatherman blew last year? And yet, somehow, they will claim to be the taxpayer saviors. Just wait for it…This garbage is really not funny anymore.

By: Make it Hurt

Make it Hurt — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:57:36 +0000

I can tell you from experience, until they hit the admin. level at DSS, those are not “cuts.’

By: rick

rick — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:47:40 +0000

50% are educational….way to back up the educational system. Since you are bouncing checks, how about ponying up your paychecks? Substandard work should be rewarded with a rebate to the employeer. Or is this only good for private industry? Do the taxpayers of South Carolina a favor…share the pain.

By: Johnny Utah

Johnny Utah — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:46:26 +0000

FYI… there is no “proposing” involved in liquidating the Capital Reserve Fund. It was created to buffer reductions in revenue, so they have no choice but to put it toward the budget shortfalls. Obviously, it’s not a sufficient buffer, or there wouldn’t be a need for their October return… but that’s another matter that should be addressed in ’09.