Petro proposes job cuts - 11,500 (Ohio) state workers would be eliminated

[UpInArms]

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news-story.php?story=dispatch/2004/11/04/20041104-C1-01.html

In what apparently will be his first strike in the 2006 gubernatorial campaign, Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro will outline a plan today to slash 11,500 state jobs and cut more than $1 billion a year from state spending.

Calling the state’s executive branch "bloated," Petro wants to revamp the 23 cabinet-level departments and more than 270 boards and commissions.

He would reduce the number of cabinet agencies to nine and chop numerous middle-management positions and consolidate administrative functions for regulatory and licensing boards performing similar duties, such as those dealing with medical practitioners.

He also says extending last year’s 1-cent increase in the state sales tax beyond its June 30 expiration date "would be a mistake." The tax generates $1.3 billion a year.

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[Hobarticus]

1. That's a goddamn shame...my heart bleeds. eom

[yorkiemommie1]

2. any sacrifice ...

for their leader.

[leftofthedial]

3. murkans get what they vote for

fools

[deutsey]

4. This is somehow Clinton's fault, I'm sure

:eyes:

[wellstone_democrat]

5. Ah, here comes the local version of the "mandate"

But, that must be what "center-right" Ohio wants if I read the NYT and other sources correctly 'cause people like this have always cried about the big government!


reap what ya sow I guess . Welcome to my reality: I live in Texas. Take a look at your future, it ain't pretty but it sure boosts church attendance at the more rigid, bigoted denominations!

[caledesi]

75. Local version of the MANDATE - you nailed it on the head! nt

[Sara Beverley]

83. 2nd term mandate= "No help to working people at any cost."

It's a shame but first Federal social service spending is slashed to give tax cuts to the wealthy and to feed the war machine, next state spending to benefit its citizens will be cut to feed the outsourcing machine that will undoubtedly replace the state job cuts.

People deserve the government they vote for.

[qanda]

6. No better for them

You keep the clowns around, I hope you enjoy the circus.

[jrthin]

7. Sorry, can't muster

any sympathy.

[shrike]

10. Me neither

I've the feeling I won't be mustering any sympathy for anyone any more.

[Rose Siding]

33. That's my reaction exactly

[Mad_Dem_X]

64. Me either - all cried out, sorry

:nopity:

[Kukesa]

112. I'm outta tears, too. Sorry. n/t

[calico1]

8. Good.

My sympathies to all Ohioans who did not vote for the Chimp. But I will feel absolutely no pity for anyone who voted for him that will lose their job. Let them pray for food and rent.

[MADem]

25. Ha! Faith-based bill paying, that's the ticket!!!

Jeeeeeeee-sus will write those checks for ya, all ya gotta do is pray! Who knows, maybe he'll whip up a nice casserole too for supper!

[RebelYell]

26. My fundy neighbor actually said

the more she gives to her church, the more she has in her checkbook. And she truly believes it. "Tithing gives you more money, not less."

[VegasWolf]

39. She has one shrewd preacher, doesn't she? n/t

[i_c_a_White_Ghost]

48. Lol

[xxqqqzme]

50. then she's selling drugs on the side

n/t

[Kierkegaard]

67. Sure.

Jesus has your account number!

[Kilroy003]

80. I've heard lots of people say that.

How do you know it's not true? Have you ever tried?

[RebelYell]

84. 1 + 1 = 2 n/t

[Politicub]

85. That's what my grandfather used to say, too

It was really sad. His pastor was one of the biggest con men I've ever met in my live.

[LiberalFighter]

101. If she gives to ME she will double what she has in her checkbook

[Anakin Skywalker]

123. You a Stock Broker?

LOL *just teasing ya, buddy*

[pk_du]

116. Only if she banks with a bank that has

Diebold ATMs

[Anakin Skywalker]

122. Move Already!

Get out! Get out while you can! :) I don't know how you can stand having such unreasoning people like that so close by. I would've tore out my hair by now.

[Kilroy003]

79. Unfortunately, the majority of jobs lost will be urban, government jobs.

I'm sure those folks voted Dem.

[Sub Atomic]

9. Fuck Ohio.

He wants to save a fucking penny in sales tax (at a cost of $1.3B) and eliminate 11,500 jobs (at a savings of $1B).

So where is the other $300,000,000.00 in cuts going to come?





Can you say welfare?

[Kolesar]

11. and these people will go on unemployment and/or food stamps

That will increase the state deficit.

[Kukesa]

113. Oh, please -- I live in Ohio and I worked my heart out

for the K-E campaign. I've been volunteering since June with hardly a day off.

Please tell me you mean "Fuck (some of) Ohio." We really thought we were wining and are still reeling from our defeat. RURAL Ohio was not a big enough target, but the honchos called the inner cities and suburbs to be our main GOTV goal.

The suburb I live in was totally ignored because it wasn't a TARGET. And when we told them there were votes ripe for the picking out here, they didn't pay attention.

We're taking a little rest but we'll soon be ready to fight again.

Eric Fingerhut, for example . . .

[cubsfan forever]

117. Yes, it's the "I voted for Asshat because

he is a real Christian" that I have no sympathy for. Bless you for doing all you could. The election was rigged.

Professor 2

[KansDem]

12. "Thank you, Sir, may I have another?!!!"

I thought I read somewhere where large shipments of Vaseline are being trucked into Ohio...

[saigon68]

52. I have a truck load of sand

To insert into the jars of Vaseline. That should provide some "Friction" for the idiots there.

As in---"Sir, would you like some sand with that Vaseline".

[0007]

73. ....with a cowboy accent or with an British intonation?

[KansDem]

77. ...

ouch!

[cubsfan forever]

92. ROFL! "Sir! Yes Sir!" n/t

Professor 2

[Robert Oak]

13. hope every job is an evangelical gay hating christian n/t

[Getchasome]

56. So do I, only those nutty people

will just flock to church everyday and await the rapture. No need to find another job, the end times are a comin. What idiot.

[LiberalFighter]

102. Don't they know the rapture is in Mess-o-potamia?

[Xipe Totec]

14. Go for it

Hope the state has enough unemployment insurance to cover the cost.

[Village Idiot]

15. Who's yelling "Four More Years!" now, assholes?

Here's a bit of the book fer ya:

"As ye sow, so shall ye reap."

[namvet73]

16. But, they can take comfort in the fact that....

even though they and their children might starve, they voted "morally" if they voted for *. ....and although increased poverty will probably cause more abortions to be performed, they can feel good about sending those people to jail.

Idiots!

[cubsfan forever]

38. Good point!

To those who voted for Asshat: "Hungry? Eat your bumper-sticker!"

Professor 2

[Mister K]

17. This is going to be an interesting four years...

If I remember correcty, Ohio has the highest uneployment in the country. I guess they wanted more of the same and now they are going to get it. With interest!

[skooooo]

18. At least no one got butt fucked.

[cubsfan forever]

20. Actually, the whole country was sodomized n/t

Professor 2

[saigon68]

53. SEE # 52 above

Sodomy with a different twist.

[cubsfan forever]

90. ROFL! Yes, with a RIGHT twist! n/t

Professor 2

[TahitiNut]

19. Petro: GOP Corporate (Petrochemical) Whore

In his entire career he has NEVER reached out a 'helping hand' to those less wealthy than himself. He's a butt-kisser for the wealthy. A total Reichbot.

[Joefess]

21. I hope....

I hope these mother fuckers like government cheese because I have zero sympathy.

[hatrack]

22. Yes, but at least gays can't get married in Ohio!!

And in the end, that's all that matters!!

[Rose Siding]

36. And hopefully, one day soon...

they'll be able to force me to have my rapist's baby!

Screw 'em and the pale horse they rode in on.

[54anickel]

23. What's it gonna be Ohio - this guy or Jerry Springer for Governor!

Bwahahahahaha!

[semillama]

24. fantastic

the bulk of my department's contracts are ODOT funded. If he slashes the DOT, he's probably going to be slashing our company too. I have seniority, but some of our newer employees could be in danger.

[atreides1]

27. It's Called Karma

And this is only the beginning, for those losing their jobs that did not vote for Bush, I am truly sorry. But for those that did vote for Bush, it couldn't happen to a more deserving group of people.

From this moment on, for me at least, there will be no sympathy for anyone who voted for Bush, none for their families either. If their children go hungry then it's their fault, if an elderly family member
dies because of a lack of healthcare or affordable prescription medicine, it's their fault, if a son or daughter is drafted and comes back in a box or with missing body parts, it's their fault.

I will not show them any sympathy, I will just look at them and tell them "it's your fault".

No more nice, no more Rodney King Get Along Club, no sympathy whatsoever. As for my being a Christian, well this is between me and God, and that is a private conversation.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

28. Got wood? Because that's what you'll be eating and that's what you'll

be burning to keep warm this winter, you fuckheads who voted for *. No sympathy from me.

[LiberalFighter]

103. They should go pick up every gop political yard sign for burn fuel

[proReality]

29. November Surprise

I wonder how many of them there will be and how long it will take the right to finally see the light.

[bleedingheart]

30. hahahahahahahahaha - "Eat that Morality"

[BlueStateGirl]

31. Let them eat Jesus.

[Politicub]

86. Or a whaaaaaaaa-mburger with a side of cries n/t

[Neshanic]

32. 11,0000 new souls for the Moral Values Action Squad.

MVAS....costumes being designed by heterosexuals of course.

[The_Casual_Observer]

34. only 11,500? lets not be girly men! make it an even 30,000

depress that fucking place.Snuff the fucking place out.

[Carni]

35. What a shame!

NOT! Choke on it a-holes!

[Cobalt Violet]

37. Who cares! Ohio is an enemy Red State.

I hope they keep losing more jobs.

And the good people move to a better state.

[revree]

40. Instant Karma gonna get you...

better be prepared, Ohio, to pay for your moral sins!!!

[VegasWolf]

41. At least they will have the thought of no gay marriages to keep them

warm this winter! While they are freezing it might occur
to them that maybe Darwin was right!

[MidwestTransplant]

42. Too bad for them the gay marriage amendment isn't edible.

[Lerkfish]

43. I"m in ohio, voted for Kerry....this is not good, or funny.

I realize people are pissed at ohio right now...heck, I"M pissed at Ohio right now, but this sort of whipping boy mentality against the whole state is pointless.

[wordout]

44. don't give me that

it was 5 boys from Akron who started the whole whipping thing! :D

[maxrandb]

45. Wrong Answer Dude

Sorry, but maybe if this mis-administration causes enough pain and suffering, WE Ohioans will have the incentive to throw their asses out.

Let 'em eat the gay marriage ammendment. Sorry, but sometimes you have to tear something down to build it back up. I am an Ohioan living in VA (military) and I will not buy another product manufactured in that state. We made our bed, now lie in it.

[Lerkfish]

54. excuse me? I did not make this bed, "dude".

maybe you misunderstand me....I'm saying HOPING for hardship on the whole state because half of it is insane....is....insane. Unfortunately, this isn't like the Civil War, where you had definable borders of the Mason Dixon line....all of us are leavened throughout the insane population, there's no way to attack them without attacking us.

Actually, it would be a hell of a lot easier if you could selectively affect those people who voted for Bush economically, but the economy don't work that way.

[Skittles]

91. I hear you

as a Democrat in Texas, I often feel like I get painted with that big, broad brush.

[LiberalFighter]

106. Received an email from Greg Palast about the voting in Ohio

I know you don't want to hear it. You can't face one more hung chad. But I don't have a choice. As a journalist examining that messy sausage called American democracy, it's my job to tell you who got the most votes in the deciding states. Tuesday, in Ohio and New Mexico, it was John Kerry.

Most voters in Ohio thought they were voting for Kerry. CNN's exit poll showed Kerry beating Bush among Ohio women by 53 percent to 47 percent. Kerry also defeated Bush among Ohio's male voters 51 percent to 49 percent. Unless a third gender voted in Ohio, Kerry took the state.

So what's going on here? Answer: the exit polls are accurate. Pollsters ask, "Who did you vote for?" Unfortunately, they don't ask the crucial, question, "Was your vote counted?" The voters don't know.

[roseBudd]

111. I worked my ass off in Ohio

I can't believe we had all those election protection volunteers just standing in front of the inner city polling places when we should have had them out coaxing the winos and homeless to vote with Thunderbird and grilled cheese sandwiches.

[bif]

46. What goes around, comes around, shitheads!

[i_c_a_White_Ghost]

47. To bush voting Ohio: Thank your warlords the republican party

and remember how good they've been when your looking for a job

[xxqqqzme]

49. what am I missing?

he's the attorney general and he's wielding a hatchet? isn't there a governor in Ohio? What is she/he doing? or did he/she die?

sounds like they're getting the bathtub ready.

[LiberalFighter]

108. They are readying themselves for the 2006 election

Taft is on his 2nd term and can't run again... there are at least 3 candidates that are intending to run on the GOP side.

[OhioChick]

110. Taft.....

That idiot made a shit-mess out of Ohio....

[hereinmissouri]

51. Wait a minute!

I think we should go by the exit polls to determine which states are red or blue. Ohio stood in line for hours, only to have their votes stolen & now you're glad they're getting laid off.

[Weembo]

55. I think we are attacking our friends

I'm as upset as anyone about the election, Ohio, etc., but it strikes me that this is aimed at folks (governmental employees) who more likely than not voted for Johnny, so this is more of a Repub attack on "those who were disloyal." I am not laughing and feel genuine pain for the poor folks who are innocently in the crosshairs of this latest tyranny. To those who voted for *, who cares.

[Politicub]

87. This many layoffs impacts a lot of people

A lot more than just the actual folks being laid off. It also will have a ripple effect on the service industry and retail there.

You reap what you sow. Isn't that in the Bible?

[llmart]

57. Bwaa ha ha ha ha ha ha!

No, I don't wish unemployment on anyone in Ohio that voted for John Kerry, but if you voted for Bush, how's that working for you now? I'm laughing my ass off right now. I hope it gets worse because that is what it's going to take for them to wise up.

[Divernan]

58. Calm down enough to read what's in front of you.

This article refers to what this guy is proposing as his platform in his run for governor in 2006. It's NOT going to happen this winter or this year. As Attorney General, he does not have the power to do any of this now. He COULD cut his own department and try outsourcing cases to private law firms.

I hope this gives time for all the Ohioans who voted for Kerry to convince their friends and neighbors to oppose this approach to govt.

[LiberalFighter]

109. I agree...

Considering that fewer people vote in the primary maybe it would work out for this guy to get past the primary and get beat by a Democrat in the general election.

[ydya]

59. I dont want to hear any bitching from Ohio.....They can feed themselves

with their faith and confidence.
Let them eat "values"

[ElsewheresDaughter]

60. you get what you vote for....sadly the ones that voted for Kerry will prob

be the first to go

my wish for all bush voters:
MAY YOU DIE FROM YOUR IGNORANCE BEFORE IT KILLS ALL OUR CHILDREN US ALL!

[devilgrrl]

61. Not my problem! BTW, way to go Ohio - you voted for it!

Congratulations! You just helped put 11,500 people out of work!

:nopity:

[Buddyblazon]

62. Not to be a dick...BUT...

when we hear about upcoming lay-offs...we should get people on the ground to greet them as they are leaving the building for the last time.

"Did you just get laid-off?"

"You did? I'm so sorry...who did you vote for?"

"Kerry?...I'm so sorry. Here's my number...lets see if we can't get you a job using the power of DU."

or

"Bush?...Well...here ya go...the military is hiring...here are the enlistment papers."

[wordout]

74. lol, what a dick!

i will consider it! :evilgrin:

[Buddyblazon]

78. Yea...I could try to deny....but people either love me...

or think I'm a total dick. Because I actually do stuff like this.

[Skidmore]

63. And the jobs that these people will go to in the private sector

are where?

[Buddyblazon]

66. Use it to our advantage...

get those on the fence people in on our OWN companies...with liberal agendas. We STOP spending at any company thats NOT in our loop. Keep it on the down low...so that we get the ignorant pukes in the middle of the country to put their hard earned dollar into our cause...below the radar. They don't read the papers...they would never know.

Win their hearts and minds.

[Politicub]

88. In a blue state most likely

What people that live in the industrial states don't seem to grasp is that theirs are the first jobs to get outsourced. Urban areas have lots of knowledge workers (lawyers, accountants, marketing folks, etc.) whose jobs are more difficult to send overseas.

But, maybe they can keep warm and their bellies full with a heapin' helpin' of the anti-gay marriage amendment that they overwhelmingly passed.

[Weembo]

105. Wal Mart!!!

[msanthrope]

65. Fuck you, Ohio Republicans.....

I hope you make up a sizeable percentage of the unemployed.

[RummyTheDummy]

68. Too bad for them

Especially the ones who made the right choice on Tuesday. As for the ones that didnt, I told you so.

[Politicub]

69. Oh, poor itty bitty Ohio

Don't expect any sympathy from me. You made your bed, now lie in it.

:puke:

[EndElectoral]

70. Fuck Ohio...It's in fucking redneck Columbus

[tedoll78]

71. Good.

I hope they lose more jobs.

They've voted for precisely this. Fuck 'em.

[Kierkegaard]

72. Wow. What a bunch of callous posts.

I hope no one on this board actually wishes hardship on anyone else, no matter who they voted for.

Because the majority of Ohio voters voted for *Asshat doesn't make them the enemy. Neither would it if any other 'Red' state had the same problems. If one suffers, we all suffer.

The fact is, we are headed toward a reckoning in America and we will ALL suffer much before it is turned back in the right direction. It would be nice if justice doled out punishment in fitting doses, but it does not. We are all going to have to pay for the disastrous mistakes of the few.

I've seen and agree with some words that have been posted here a number of times recently: 'A drunk has to hit bottom before he can begin recovery.' We are well on our way. Batten down the hatches and be prepared to ride out the storm.

[wordout]

76. yes. as a matter of fact i do

wishes hardship on anyone else, SPECIFICALLY if they VOTED FOR BUSH.

i plan on doing everything in my power to wrench their gearbox. repubs, fundies. all of em. lets get to the bottom of this NOW, the sooner the better. i expect a tidal wave within the next few days. it's coming.

[Kierkegaard]

89. Have fun storming the castle!

Don't forget your pitchfork...

[tandot]

81. Ohio...hmmm...a majority seemed to have voted for Bush, didn't they?

I feel very sorry for all the voters who voted for Kerry/Edwards. I hope that they find a job soon.

All the Bush supporters can go to hell were they belong. I guess they have to hit rock bottom before they see what Bush is really all about.

[OhioChick]

97. We've Already hit Rock Bottom here.....

'They' still haven't gotten it.....

[tandot]

104. I am really sorry for all of you who voted for Kerry and hope

and now have to suffer from the consequences of ignorant idiots who voted for Bush.

I didn't mean to insult you and all the other DUers from Ohio.

[OhioChick]

107. No Offense Taken....

I'm ashamed to be from Ohio.....

[barb162]

98. when they lose their jobs, they will go to church more and go

deeper in their religion. They will not connect ANYTHING to Bush and GOP policies. Primal scream

[Anakin Skywalker]

121. Hey, You Could Be Right.

They are just stupid that way. Damn cattle!

[barb162]

125. cattle have way more brains. They march lockstep like the Borg.

[schultzee]

82. Of those, I don't feel sorry for the ones who voted for Bush. The others

have sympathy from me because they tried to do what they could to save their jobs.

[barb162]

99. ditto

[UTdem]

93. The good news

At least they can sell their possesions on e-bay. I mean, Dick even admits its what's keeping our economy going.

[Javaman]

94. We won't raise taxes, silly boy, we will just cut your job...

So let me see, taxes will be low but unemployeement will be high. Call me crazy, but somehow, I don't think that will work well.

[Catfight]

95. Great NEWS! Jeysus will feed you and your dumbass cornfed imbred

children! I hope it's a fucking COLD LONG WINTER!!!!!!!!!!

[wordout]

96. MEEEOOWW YOW!

YES! sharpen those claws! pfffft! pffft!

stay strong, Catfight!

[barb162]

100. LOL LOL LOL , yeah like manna from heaven

[L84TEA]

114. is this an appropriate time to *giggle* ?

[Demeter]

115. It Couldn't Happen to a More Deserving Crowd

I had to restrain myself from rear-ending an SUV with Ohio plates this afternoon---the insanity of Ohioans is spreading!

[scarface2004]

118. good..ohio is gonna reap what they sow!!

ignorant crackers!!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

119. They're getting what they paid for

I'm through being sympathetic. Let 'em enjoy their legacy. They've earned it.

[Anakin Skywalker]

120. Good! Maybe Now Some Will Learn?

I don't think the official result from OH has come in yet, but if close to half of the pop. voted Bush and state Rethugs, surely some of these about-to-be-slashed jobs must belong to them? Heh heh. Keep voting your religion and sentimental values over things like the economy and job protection, you dumb ass rednecks!

[richmwill]

124. Should I laugh now or later?

As I said the other night, when this happens in any red state my reaction will be- "You did it to yourself".

[rfkrocks]

126. Ohio's new slogan "Got K Y Jelly?"

Bend over-the GOP has a big Moab waiting for you