text: I think in the end this was a vote against a dysfunctional legislature that failed to come to grips with a huge deficit. There remains however a lot of denial out there- from the folks who think all our fiscal problems are the result of SB21 to those who believe we can simply cut our way out. In the end serious consideration of the Governor's plan is needed and legislators on all sides being straight with voters on budget realities and  the consequences of simply running through our savings. We are not going to reduce the budget by 70%. We are not going to raise sufficient revenue solely by taxing 3rd parties. Oil revenues will never again pay for 90% of state spending. The permanent fund is where the money is at. This is why it was created in the first place. deal with it.