"There will be some layoffs and there will be universal pain," Rendell said at a Capitol news conference. "I don't want to hear whining.

"Fark you," Rendell added.

Thanks, Ed. Thanks a lot. There's absolutely no need to trim expenses, like last week's $12 million investment in "agricultural tourism" you announced that just happened to -- surprise -- coincide with the Farm Show.

$12 million against a $2.3 billion deficit is barely more than a drop in the bucket, sure. But put a bucket under a dripping faucet and sooner or later, it will fill up. Especially after you stop drilling holes in the bottom for your special-interest friends.

"There will be some layoffs and there will be universal pain," Rendell said at a Capitol news conference. "I don't want to hear whining. I think everyone has to tighten the belts."

How about YOU take a pay cut or defer part of YOUR salary and ease up on the limos and other perks for a while, Eddie.

/THEN you'll hear some whining
//What a prick

As a resident of PA, I only have one thing to say.

Fark you, Rendell.

Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

lexnaturalis: As a resident of PA, I only have one thing to say.

Fark you, Rendell.

THIS

Rendell is corrupt and retarded. And it's only because he was mayor of Philly that he got elected in the first place.

\Douchebag signed away our right to create municipal broadband

opiumpoopy: Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

ZOMG FLAT TAX!!

\RON.
\\PAUL.

That's what happens when you vote for Democrats/Republicans and you knew it when you went to the polls, so STFU.

1.6b to 2b then 2.3b in a month. so by next month it'll be up to 3b right?

ScubaDude1960: That's what happens when you vote for Democrats/Republicans and you knew it when you went to the polls, so STFU.

Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

opiumpoopy: And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

I'm pretty sure the corruption and rampant nepotism and mismanagement have more to do with it than the flat tax.

WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Green.

absoluteparanoia: WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Green.

Who was their last presidential candidate?

gustakooka: absoluteparanoia: WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Green.

Who was their last presidential candidate?

I believe it was either Captain Cavemen or the Great El Ka-Bong.

I am glad we took on $400 million in debt to fix the abysmal state of Pa's infrastructure.

Bag of Hammers: gustakooka: absoluteparanoia: WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Green.

Who was their last presidential candidate?

I believe it was either Captain Cavemen or the Great El Ka-Bong.

It was Virginia McCop-Beater. So....they are not a viable alternative.

The Governator did this here in CA.

Maybe Rendell will lay off the curly fries.

I so would have voted for Captain Caveman.

I wonder how much money was spent shuttling Rendel from Harrisburg to Philly for Eagles post game live and other shows.

I'm sure glad we don't have any problems like that here in Connecticut.

/reads newspaper
//gunshot rings out

lexnaturalis: As a resident of PA, I only have one thing to say.

Fark you, Rendell.

THIS A THOUSAND TIMES.

/Harrisburg dweller
//always hated this cocksmoker.

TheLopper: I so would have voted for Captain Caveman.

His Anti-Ghost T-Rex plan was the only viable option of all the candidates.

opiumpoopy: Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

Yes, and in most areas we also have to pay an additional township tax. In my area it is .05%.

Nice to see the Harrisburg Farkers come out of the woodwork.

I'm slightly apprehensive about any looming personnel cuts and stunned that Eddie is against raising taxes or other methods to help balance things out.

/Step 1: Cut pension benefits.
Step 2: If they don't want their benefits cut, cut pensioners. "The hard way", if necessary.
Step 3: Profit!

Way to go Ed !! This after you pressured the Insurance Commissioner to nix a deal that would have brought in over 1 Billion bucks !!!

T-Servo: Maybe Rendell will lay off the curly fries.

Hiyooooooooooooooooo!!!

WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Do you know what circular logic is? Because you're engaging in it right there.

deltabourne: WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Do you know what circular logic is? Because you're engaging in it right there.

Go ahead and discount the green party, but winning local elections is what they focus on. No one thought Cynthia would get invited to any debates or get elected.

lexnaturalis: I'm pretty sure the corruption and rampant nepotism and mismanagement have more to do with it than the flat tax.

Since the Pennsylvania legislature is fairly balanced between Rep and Dem, I'm guessing the state representatives and senators have to pay some attention to what the voters want.

So I guess the voters want nepotism and mismanagement.

Yay democracy.

More reasons why the Delaware needs to be redirected and Philly transferred to New Jersey.

opiumpoopy: Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

Texas. No income tax, $11 billion surplus.

opiumpoopy: So I guess the voters want nepotism and mismanagement.

It's pretty sad, actually. Voters around here get mad, then forget about it in a month.

After creating six-figure jobs for eight of his best friends, Pennsylvania governor announces impending layoffs for state workers beginning in July. Bonus: Instructs them to "not whine about it"


If I didn't know which state, I would have guessed Governor Schwarzenegger.

deltabourne: WaltzingMathilda: Are you suggesting that there is a viable 3rd party?

Do you know what circular logic is? Because you're engaging in it right there.

Oh please do explain.

Spade: More reasons why the Delaware needs to be redirected and Philly transferred to New Jersey.

I see you subscribe to my newsletter. Did you get your free Ed Rendell dildo bobblehead with subscription?

Of course he doesn't want to hear whining. HE'LL still have a damn job!

Being upset about losing your job isn't whining or tightening your belt. That's "Holy s*** how am I going to feed my family?" What a complete and total douche.

WaltzingMathilda: Oh please do explain.

There's not a viable third party therefore you shouldn't vote for a candidate from a third party which leads to a non-viable third party.

I assume that's what he meant.

opiumpoopy
Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

I wouldn't call it a flat tax, although it's much simpler than most and it's a lot higher than it was when Tom Ridge was governor. Rendell has also been raising other taxes revenue streams at every opportunity by increasing fees and reducing state services wherever he can.

The_Sponge: If I didn't know which state, I would have guessed Governor Schwarzenegger


I'm going to guess that all of Schwarzeneggers friends would laugh at the offer of a six-figure job.

opiumpoopy: Does Pennsylvania still have a flat state income tax of 3% ?

And it's surprising when there's a budget deficit?

That's like the fat guy saying "If only I had healthy options to eat I wouldn't be obese" while eating at a McDonald's.

Live within your means. It isn't hard for citizens to understand, why is it for government?

MugzyBrown: I wonder how much money was spent shuttling Rendel from Harrisburg to Philly for Eagles post game live and other shows.

*snirk*

/would laugh more if it wasn't so true

next time we have an election in this state, remember - ALL philly politicians are like Fast Eddie. All. Of. Them.

Consider that while voting for our buddy Arlen.

lexnaturalis: WaltzingMathilda: Oh please do explain.

There's not a viable third party therefore you shouldn't vote for a candidate from a third party which leads to a non-viable third party.

I assume that's what he meant.

Yeah, I know, but I feel like that only applies if I meant you should never vote for any 3rd party candidate ever. ScubaDude said "that's what happens when you vote for dems/repubs," implying that you should NEVER vote for the current 2 parties. in any event, there is not a viable 3rd party for me to expend all of my votes on ... be it local and federal elections - and i'm certainly not voting straight green or straight independent to avoid a logical fallacy.

but sure ...

PeppaJack: Being upset about losing your job isn't whining or tightening your belt. That's "Holy s*** how am I going to feed my family?" What a complete and total douche.


"Boo-hoo, I can't feed my family."
Do you even need your three kids, or do they just sit there farting around all day? Just sell one of the ungrateful bastards to white slavery and your problem is solved.

/RON PAUL.

We are living in the decline of a dynasty. This is serious "eunuchs in the court" kind of corruption, and it's everywhere at every level, public and private.

I hated the last governor of PA, but Rendell is REALLY starting to drive me nuts.

And I don't even live here, I just go to school here!

Spade: More reasons why the Delaware needs to be redirected and Philly transferred to New Jersey.

As part of The Delaware ... WTF?

/ We're doing just fine with our lack of sales tax and our Jewvenor

Memes Ate My Balls: Spade: More reasons why the Delaware needs to be redirected and Philly transferred to New Jersey.

As part of The Delaware ... WTF?

/ We're doing just fine with our lack of sales tax and our Jewvenor

The river.

You dig a big ditch around Philly, redirect the river into it, fill it nhe old bit, and say "HAHA NJ IT IS YOURS NOW biatch" and then we take down all the bridges and post the NG along the river.

Philly sucks. And for a lot more reasons than just the Flyers.