I am curious how the DEMOCRATS managed to spend state money so recklessly with a minority in the legislature, and with Republican governors?  Here, as in Congress, the Republicans either proposed or went along with most of the "reckless spending" - and not by any means only on Natives or Unions.  Unless we start holding Republicans accountable for lack of fiscal responsibility, we are in deep trouble, particularly in a state where they control the legislature.  The governor, who is also a Republican in spite of your call to ignore him, at least is on the right track.  A moderate pace toward necessary change begun as soon as possible is the wisest fiscal option available, whatever our party membership or general political preferences may be?