View Full Version : Yep, FLORIDA continues to remain THE GREATEST
Onebadcad
12-22-2022, 10:32am
Yet another stellar accomplishment by the nation's best governor.
DeSantis delivers again, $22B Budget Surplus--liberals hate this guy, as he will never be tax and spend.
Very sad for you lessers who are forced to live in a much lesser state.
But hey, you can still visit here for one or two days each year to get the feeling what it is like to be in paradise.
https://floridatrend.com/article/35449/florida-finishing-2022-with-record-22-billion-surplus
Florida finishing 2022 with record $22 billion surplus
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square | 12/21/2022
The state of Florida is reporting a $21.8 billion surplus in 2022, the highest in state history. The state also decreased its debt by $1.3 billion this year, according to a newly published State Debt Report from the State of Florida Division of Bond Finance.
According to the report, Florida decreased its debt by $1.3 billion, increased its revenues by 17% ($8.5 billion), and maintained its AAA bond rating primarily because of its strong growing economy.
DJ_Critterus
12-22-2022, 10:35am
All this despite what Yaddie and those in Kommiefornia have to say about FL.........
I pray they could never live here. :funnier:
Onebadcad
12-22-2022, 10:53am
All this despite what Yaddie and those in Kommiefornia have to say about FL.........
I pray they could never live here. :funnier:
Many keep on this facade, until they can figure out how to get here.
GTOguy
12-22-2022, 10:59am
CA had a huge surplus but Newsom pissed it away and we're looking at an 85 billion deficit by July due to continued freebies to illegals and wage-earners and wealthy businesses bailing for Texas at 100 mph. Gas prices are down a bit locally because nobody's driving. They can't afford gas AND food, so it's food...$5 for a dozen eggs that were $2.49 6 months ago. More of that '8% inflation'.
DJ_Critterus
12-22-2022, 11:05am
Only the poor Californians will go to Florida.:seasix:
And yet you jsut threatened to come to the beaches here :rolleyes:
Not only are you a hypocrite, you're also a proven liar :yesnod:
Datawiz
12-22-2022, 11:18am
Florida's fiscal responsibility is a HUGE reason the Sanibel Island bridge, and the Pine Island bridge were repaired so quickly. DeSantis basically wrote a blank check to make it happen.
According to the report, Florida decreased its debt by $1.3 billion, increased its revenues by 17% ($8.5 billion), and maintained its AAA bond rating primarily because of its strong growing economy.
And doing so without a state income tax.
Progressive idiots like Newsom could only hope to come close to that kind of success.
DJ_Critterus
12-22-2022, 11:33am
Let me make a correction move to Florida:seasix:
We don't play that "I mispoke" bullshit here. :slap:
GTOguy
12-22-2022, 11:33am
And yet you jsut threatened to come to the beaches here :rolleyes:
Not only are you a hypocrite, you're also a proven liar :yesnod:
Why continually boast of STS's assets??? We all know he's qualified!!:hurray:
Only the poor Californians will go to Florida.:seasix:
I'd much rather be a poor Texan or Floridian than a rich Californian. And I'm not poor.
Hardluck
12-22-2022, 12:32pm
I wouldn't even visit that fuked up socialist, chithole state! I don't give a flying fuk about it's weather,climate or sports teams!!! Any money spent would go to further their socialist agenda, fuk that!!!:yesnod:
I do feel sorry for the true conservatives that live there!:seasix:
Yadkin
12-22-2022, 12:55pm
All this despite what Yaddie and those in Kommiefornia have to say about FL.........
I pray they could never live here. :funnier:
Your prayers have been answered, at least with regards to my potential for relocation. :seasix:
So Why dies Floriduh still have so much debt?
https://www.sbafla.com/bond/Portals/0/Content/DebtReport/DAR%202022%20Report%20FINAL.pdf?ver=2022-12-15-121017-743 (Page 14)
Steve_R
12-22-2022, 12:58pm
Your prayers have been answered, at least with regards to my potential for relocation. :seasix:
So Why dies Floriduh still have so much debt?
Just a guess, but probably because like ALL states, FL issues bonds for large capital construction projects.
Nah, that can't be it.
Onebadcad
12-22-2022, 1:03pm
Your prayers have been answered, at least with regards to my potential for relocation. :seasix:
So Why dies Floriduh still have so much debt?
https://www.sbafla.com/bond/Portals/0/Content/DebtReport/DAR%202022%20Report%20FINAL.pdf?ver=2022-12-15-121017-743 (Page 14)
Good post, FL has more debt that I would like to see, but are trending in the right direction.
Click on this https://www.usdebtclock.org/ , and then click on State Debt Clocks in upper left, NC is doing well, and of course the very worst you will see are the blue states.
blue states do not care about debt, as each time the pathetic congress passes a new bills, the blue states get a huge higher disproportion of monies, as idiots take care of idiots.
Onebadcad
12-22-2022, 1:05pm
Just a guess, but probably because like ALL states, FL issues bonds for large capital construction projects.
Nah, that can't be it.
You are correct, FL has the best infratructure, roads, medical facilities, schools, etc... of any state by far.
Go to the NE, EVERYTHING is broken, 100 years old or out of service.
In FL, all things are shiny and new and efficient.
MadInNc
12-22-2022, 1:05pm
Your prayers have been answered, at least with regards to my potential for relocation. :seasix:
So Why dies Floriduh still have so much debt?
https://www.sbafla.com/bond/Portals/0/Content/DebtReport/DAR%202022%20Report%20FINAL.pdf?ver=2022-12-15-121017-743 (Page 14)
Hey Sparky. Our State of NC boasts a $16B going to $21B by 2027. Total debt is $52 but State debt is $20b
Onebadcad
12-22-2022, 1:06pm
NC more bettah:
You may have the lowest debt per capita of any state, no one can argue with that.
Your border states, sc and va, both have about 50% more, and neither are as nice as NC.
Cool app, Yad!
California REALLY looks bad!
ricks327
12-22-2022, 1:35pm
Let me make a correction move to Florida:seasix:
Have you ridden on that high speed train from S.F. to LA yet? :rofl:
Aerovette
12-22-2022, 2:29pm
Have you ridden on that high speed train from S.F. to LA yet? :rofl:
He should stand between the rails with his thumb out. I sure they'll stop. :D
BRUIZER
12-22-2022, 2:36pm
I'm always ammused that some are overjoyed when government actually DOES THEIR F'ING JOB.
The standards citizens hold their elected officials to and ultimate return on their investment is just laughable.
BRUIZER
12-22-2022, 2:47pm
FL is in the top 3 and NC in the Top 10 for SNAP.
But we gotz a balanced budget and a surplus mang! :rofl:
I feel blessed about it.
Here in the panhandle, not only do we have the political, economic, and freedom aspects of Florida, we also enjoy a cultural environment that’s very southern. As in southern Alabama and southern Georgia.
The personality of the area, or the “vibe” suits me very well. It’s a redneck, cowboy, biscuits & gravy, kinda place. Robert E Lee still stands at the courthouse. People wear camo to church.
The deep dirty south. Y’all.
And a selfish reason why I hope DeSantis sits the 2024 election out.
I prefer Don in DC and Ron in Tallahassee. :seasix:
MadInNc
12-22-2022, 4:05pm
Looks like local Guberment is increasing debt
https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/zsa6wp/only_in_florida/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Is this a sponsored DJ_Critterus or dwjz06 activity.
Have you ridden on that high speed train from S.F. to LA yet? :rofl:
It isn't going to go from SF to LA. Rich libs in SF and LA are NIMBY.
It's no longer privately funded for 20 billion to be completed by 2020.
It is now publicly funded through tax dollars for 180 billion, to be completed by 2035, and will run from Wasco (17 miles north of Bakersfield) to Madera (20 miles north of Fresno).
19th century tech for the 21st century. Brillian. And who wouldn't want to go from Wasco to Madera for $12o per ticket and rent a car?
Why drive your own car in about 90 minutes for $30 in gas and have transportation on-site?
Go 'High Speed' Rail!
And a selfish reason why I hope DeSantis sits the 2024 election out.
I prefer Don in DC and Ron in Tallahassee. :seasix:
Trump, as good as he is, is too polarizing. If he runs, he hasn't a chance unless
the GOP cheats as much as the Dems did in '20. Not a chance.
All the Dems I talk to, including my extended family, are still blaming Trump for everything. Christmas card I got this week. All Trump's fault.
Democrats are like Raiders fans. No matter how rabid, no matter how wrong, no matter how foul, they will always vote Dem.
De Santis is our only hope for a Rep. in the office in '24. Too many people hate Trump because he is so easy to hate.
Trump, as good as he is, is too polarizing. If he runs, he hasn't a chance unless
the GOP cheats as much as the Dems did in '20. Not a chance.
All the Dems I talk to, including my extended family, are still blaming Trump for everything. Christmas card I got this week. All Trump's fault.
Democrats are like Raiders fans. No matter how rabid, no matter how wrong, no matter how foul, they will always vote Dem.
De Santis is our only hope for a Rep. in the office in '24. Too many people hate Trump because he is so easy to hate.
Not sure DeSantis runs. It would be a slap in the face to all those in FL who just elected him to a 4 year term.
I believe he'd be wise to sit out the chitshow that it will be when Trump and the Media get into the cage.
simpleman68
12-22-2022, 4:46pm
Florida's fiscal responsibility is a HUGE reason the Sanibel Island bridge, and the Pine Island bridge were repaired so quickly. DeSantis basically wrote a blank check to make it happen.
Absolutely :yesnod:
I went over the Sanibel bridge first week of November and I was amazed at how quickly they got it completed.
I shot a vid going over the bridge as well as down the main drag and been meaning to upload it to show the devastation.
The week after Ian I was at Lowes getting supplies and everything was fully in stock.
Bunk after bunk of plywood was available, the parking lot had mazes out of roofing shingle pallets, AC units, the whole chalupa.
I've never seen anything quite like it after a major hurricane. I've only been through a few small ones but my Dad and siblings have endured many over the decades.
Absolutely :yesnod:
I went over the Sanibel bridge first week of November and I was amazed at how quickly they got it completed.
I shot a vid going over the bridge as well as down the main drag and been meaning to upload it to show the devastation.
The week after Ian I was at Lowes getting supplies and everything was fully in stock.
Bunk after bunk of plywood was available, the parking lot had mazes out of roofing shingle pallets, AC units, the whole chalupa.
I've never seen anything quite like it after a major hurricane. I've only been through a few small ones but my Dad and siblings have endured many over the decades.
Conservative leaders get things done. Liberals form committees.
BRUIZER
12-22-2022, 6:00pm
FL isn't even in the top 10 for for 2A rights.
https://www.zippia.com/advice/least-gun-friendly-states/
However, congrats you DID make it in the top 10 for most registered sex offenders. :hurray:
https://www.safehome.org/data/registered-sex-offender-stats/#:~:text=A%20total%20of%20767%2C023%20people,highest%20rates%20in%20the%20nation.
DJ_Critterus
12-22-2022, 7:33pm
Looks like local Guberment is increasing debt
https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/zsa6wp/only_in_florida/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Is this a sponsored DJ_Critterus or dwjz06 activity.
FloridaMan and FloridaWoman ends up getting loose from time to time. It's not a regular thing like Kommiefornia.
FL isn't even in the top 10 for for 2A rights.
https://www.zippia.com/advice/least-gun-friendly-states/
However, congrats you DID make it in the top 10 for most registered sex offenders. :hurray:
https://www.safehome.org/data/registered-sex-offender-stats/#:~:text=A%20total%20of%20767%2C023%20people,highest%20rates%20in%20the%20nation.
"Floriduh man..."
:Jeff '79:
Yet another stellar accomplishment by the nation's best governor.
DeSantis delivers again, $22B Budget Surplus--liberals hate this guy, as he will never be tax and spend.
Very sad for you lessers who are forced to live in a much lesser state.
But hey, you can still visit here for one or two days each year to get the feeling what it is like to be in paradise.
https://floridatrend.com/article/35449/florida-finishing-2022-with-record-22-billion-surplus
I lived in South Fla for 35 years....I sure miss it...BUT....I could never afford a home on the water with no fixed bridges anywhere in Florida at todays prices....so Im pretty happy where I am....:yesnod::seasix:
Frankie the Fink
12-23-2022, 7:17am
You may have the lowest debt per capita of any state, no one can argue with that.
Your border states, sc and va, both have about 50% more, and neither are as nice as NC.
Hmmm does NC have state income tax ?
Hmmm does NC have state income tax ?
Yes, but lower real estate taxes than Floriduh. :D
Yes, but lower real estate taxes than Floriduh. :D
What’s the property tax on your cabin?
Yadkin
12-23-2022, 11:34am
What’s the property tax on your cabin?
County 0.353%
Village 0.280% (includes police, local roads, brush and trash pickup)
Fire 0.055%
There is no "state" real estate tax.
County 0.353%
Village 0.280% (includes police, local roads, brush and trash pickup)
Fire 0.055%
There is no "state" real estate tax.
No state property tax in FL either.
What is the amount of your tax?
Yadkin
12-23-2022, 12:23pm
No state property tax in FL either.
What is the amount of your tax?
About $2700. That's been increasing very slowly over the 17 years that I have owned the place. The county is pretty good at adjusting their rates to maintain a slow rate of inflation relative to the wild swings of the assessed values.
They currently have me undervalued at about 2/3 or a recent valuation (for a refinance). And that valuation was very conservative based on recent sales or neighboring properties.
About $2700. That's been increasing very slowly over the 17 years that I have owned the place. The county is pretty good at adjusting their rates to maintain a slow rate of inflation relative to the wild swings of the assessed values.
They currently have me undervalued at about 2/3 or a recent valuation (for a refinance). And that valuation was very conservative based on recent sales or neighboring properties.
That's not bad for your place. :seasix:
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