The North Carolina General Assembly continues to meet behind closed doors, without any public input, nor any public scrutiny, to complete their budget. Of course since the fiscal year ran out, the two bodies were quick to implement a couple tax increases in their continuing resolution to "keep the government running."

But they'll be sure to have no problems here. After all, each month there is an estimated $100 million more than projected, so they are sure to have enough money, right? Well sure, after they raise literally hundreds of taxes and fees. You see, we cannot possibly live without spending $200,000 on the Kid's Voting program. It's for the children, so we MUST do it.

Oh, and even though the next governor won't be sworn in until 2009, in the 2005 budget there's $325,000 for the governor's inauguration. Nope, no way we can live without that spending. This budget is cut to the bone.

And you've heard of the CIAA, right? No? Well you will. It's a PRIVATE college association that apparently cannot promote itself, so the government is giving them half a million dollars for promotions. Yes, so the private organization can promote itself. No wiggle room in this budget at all.

Just a reminder -- if you're voting Democrat in North Carolina, this is what you get. If you're completely happy with 10-20% increases in taxes, fees, and other government incomes, keep voting Democrat, and they will keep spending your money. The NC Democrats are NOT the party of the people -- they are the party of the special interest.

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