Time to Pay...and Pay We Will!

Governor Quinn was inaugurated with all of the pomp and circumstance of a BBQ in a blizzard.  His administration is rolling out the largest tax increase in our state's history, making Illinois the state with the highest income tax in the nation.  Great job voters! 

Now, what more should we expect in our state over the coming months and years?  Lets see, we have Richard Daley fleeing the Mayors office before the city implodes under loads of debt he created in anticipation of his failed 2016 Olympic bid. To counter the massive debt, the city will have no choice but to turn to the state for more money.  The state will have two choices - let Chicago fall into ruin or hand out more cash, which will of course, come from each and every one of us.  If the state gives the city the money, ten cents on every dollar will go to help the city and ninety cents will line somebody's pocket.

To add to this disaster, the state is going after business, big and small, for more tax money.  Governor Quinn did not learn anything from Blago's destruction of business in Illinois.  As Blago taxed big business, big business fled the state and took jobs with it.  As Blago taxed small business, small businesses closed and put more people out of work and homes.  Now Quinn is going to try to build a new mouse trap. The only trouble is, he is using the same design.

I am amazed that people voted for a man who promised higher taxes.  I am even more amazed that people criticized me for scrutinizing Quinn for wanting to raise taxes rather than cut spending as a means of bringing business back and reducing state debt.  For those who enjoy paying high taxes, you are in the right state.  For those who wish to give all of your earnings to the state, you will love the next several years here in Illinois.

As for our state handbook, a few things will need correcting however.  The state once known for it's steel and automotive industries will now be the state of a new, robust industry - repossessions and foreclosures.  A state which once touted Ford, Chrysler, AT&T, Caterpillar and Navistar as it's largest employers, will now list Illinois Department of Employment Security as the largest employer.  The state that once listed the cardinal as it's state bird, will now list the resident as the state bird as millions are seen flying out of the state to find hope and opportunity in another state.  To be fair to those traveling through our state, I feel it only fair to properly warn them.  Therefore, I reccommend that all signs entering Illinois should be changed to read, "Welcome to Illinois, Beware of Tax Rates, Lock your doors and hold on to your wallet near any state facility!"  Signs leaving the state should read, "Thanks for visiting Illinois, you may think you got away, but you have to come back through to get home!"

For no reason other than the greed of a few narcissistic politicians, we have watched the Land of Lincoln turn into the Destination for Disappointment!