So you’ve probably already heard about the state’s billion dollar deficit, yeah? What with the sagging economy and…

“Local governments!”

Whoa. That was weird. Here I am trying to rationally explain the reasons for the state’s bad math and suddenly someone brings up local governments. Odd.

Where was I? Oh yes…so like many states, we have this massive deficit…thanks in part to overly optimistic projections. What to do?

“Local government spending is out of control!”

What the…? Now hold on just a minute! I’m trying to discuss a very important issue here and you keep attempting to distract me by shouting things about local government spending! What’s your problem?

“Local governments are spending ALL of your money!!”

Dude! Get your hands out of my face! I’m trying to explain what happened to Homeowners Tax Relief Grant money that we usually see in the form of a tax credit on our property tax bill and you’re all up in my business! Look I even brought along a pile of money as a prop to represent the HTRG money…hey…where’d it go? I could’ve sworn it was here a minute ago…

Governor Perdue! Stop! Bring that back here! What!? Yes, I know you’re short on cash, but couldn’t you try tightening your own belt before stealing my pile of money in broad daylight!? Sir! Sir?!

Hmm…you would’ve thought that the fact that the bills were multi-colored would have tipped him off that they were fake. Oh well, I guess I shouldn’t question him…he is the professional.

Good luck sir! Spend it wisely!