Here’s an enlightening bit on the increasing irresponsibility

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The Republicans in the Iowa Legislature appear to be serious about budget cuts. The Des Moines Register actually has a pretty good article about it. Believe it or not, it doesn’t portray the proposed cuts as the first step in bringing the world to an end!

A few thoughts on two snippets:

Vilsack charged that Republican proposals to balance next year's budget "will telegram data harm children by not providing access to computers at school, reducing training for the work force and jeopardizing the quality and affordability of education."

Looks like Vilsack has finally gotten out the Clinton playbook. Now, Governor, if you can just work in some remarks about how the Republican budget plan will make Iowa air and water dirtier, and will force seniors to start eating Alpo, you’ll have a hat trick!

This is the best news in the article:

Attorney General Tom Miller said a proposed reduction of 24 percent, or $2.5 million, in his budget would undermine his staff's ability to fulfill its duties.

State Attorney Generals around the nation. Tom Miller is definitely part of this group. If budget cuts would force him to give up some of his more frivolous lawsuits, then budget cuts are a very good thing indeed. Perhaps he could start by dropping his destructive case against Microsoft.

VILSACK A SHOO-IN?

Mike Deupree in the Cedar Rapids Gazette thinks that the current Gross-Sukup feud shows that Governor Vilsack will win reelection. It’s a interesting column, but lets’ hope he has to eat his words come November.

WARNING TO TERRORISTS

You might want to reconsider targeting the Statue of Liberty. If you think the American people were ticked about the World Trade Center, try knocking down the Lady with the Torch. We’ll make Afghanistan look like a tea party.