Living in NJ does not mean “affordable living,” but instead implies that there will be some type of “standard of living” that should permit someone to actually LIVE here.
Alas… after a string of inept politicians making blanket promises about how they will fix what’s broke, leaves the residents of this state feeling less than amicable towards them. Aren’t all politicians sneaky, manipulative liars? Oh, then it’s just in NJ.
So, bearing that in mind, the current governor (name omitted to spare him further shame), who led the parade in blanket (unkept) promises, is thinking he may have a chance at re-election. What drives a rusty nail in the already infected wound is that he’s probably correct. For as much as everyone (me included) in my state complains about what’s going on (remember “McGreevy-gate”?), not many are willing to stand up and say, “TAKE A HIKE, YOU POLITICANS, YOU!” by voting for SOMEONE else.
It’s a novel concept… trust me… as I live in one of the most democratic states in the union, who professes to be VERY VERY blue, yet falls into the pit of deep despair followed by erraneous tax hikes and other forms of financial bleeding from the residents.
Most recently, or rather, somewhat recently, the governor was able to get passed this furlough act in which all state workers would partake in “unpaid” leave days.
FUN-O. If I were contemplating working for the state, the first thing I’d ask for are days off in which I wouldn’t get paid. Nice. What a novelty.
However, these people are the ones who are processing necessary paperwork… for US! The Department of Education, who needs to process teachers’ licenses for new graduates (though, it COULD have held off on any “history education” people until I found a full-time job, but Noooo), most specifically. Several years ago, I applied for my elementary education license (uh, like I would know what to do with little kids) and I had to wait (but not as long) about 3 months. I was told that since I already possessed a license (7-12th grade), that I would take less time.
I used to wear a t-shirt (in the 80s, might I add) that read, “Welcome to New Jersey, now go home!” I’m guessing I need to find it and dust it off. Not only has the traffic increased, the taxes skyrockets, home prices plummeted (if you’re trying to sell, like I am), and all sorts of other crazy things (attributed to the economic circus we’ve been in for the past several months)… moving to NJ requires a family trust, unlimited funds, and a job that doesn’t furlough its workers, cut their pensions, or lessen the amount of employees so that the fat cat corporate bullies can take hunting trips to London or fly their entire administrative staff, their families, close friends, and sororities/fraternities to Vegas for a $2.5 million “corporate workshop.”
When will ANYONE jump up and scream, “BULLSHIT!!”… and make these politicans accountable to US… as the Social Contract (written about by Rousseau, Locke, and other Enlightenment philosophes) states… the people will trust their government with protecting their basic needs as long as the government does not abuse their position. When the people feel that the government is no longer protecting their rights, they have the right to revolt.
Hello, people… I think a little governmental protest is needed… and not just a sign-holding-chant-fest by college students and stay-at-home moms, but EVERY group…minority, majority, left, right, and center. We need to pull these politicans from their nice warm beds and tar and feather them, just as the American people did at the onset of the American Revolution. Let them know that they work for us, and we will not be lost amidst piles and miles of red tape, bureaucratic bullshit, and broken promises.
And people wonder why I am so anxious to LEAVE Jersey. Live here for a while and try to not get aggravated by the crap going on here…
Thanks for listening.
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