Come on now, Republicans!

So "rescuing" states is a bad thing? I realize that, blogging from San Diego, I am not exactly a disinterested third party. The California budget is FUBAR. In any case, please humor me as I proceed.

Many States, not just California, are cutting back on EXISTING projects and services due to waining revenues. Isn't it simply "common" sense that Federal assistance would DIRECTLY save these jobs? The revenue is not going to materialize from the ether!

Now, I understand there may be some debate about the readiness for new projects and the contracting red tape that may be in the way of a quick start. However, in the case of existing projects, I don't see the logic in not providing Federal funds to the states!

Come on now, Republicans!