"One Minnesota"

In his campaigns for governor of Minnesota and subsequent elections, Nebraska Fats Tim Walz made a declaration that, despite our differences, we are "One Minnesota." His messaging was essentially that all Minnesotans want what's best for the state but we just have different ideas on how to get there. 

With the Minnesota Democrat party having complete control of state government, Walz et al have clearly shown that their folksy "One Minnesota" mantra was not really a declaration but rather a vision. That vision being a "progressive utopia" where norms & dignity are relics and that conservative ideals are no longer welcome. However, you will never be able to convince me that a majority of this state's citizens support the entire buffet of prog legislation that has been rammed through with little to no debate this legislative session. Heck, I'm sure there are even leftist supporters who would concede that point, but they don't care. And if they're ever challenged with that belief, you'd likely get the standard retort "eLeCtIoNs HaVe CoNsEqUeNcEs." Funny how they don't keep that same energy with the conservative revolution happening in the state of Florida, but I digress. 

Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) articulates beautifully what I have been saying since session began in January. 

From 2020 to 2021, MN lost $1.5 billion in AGI vs WI losing only $61 million. DFL knows their higher taxes will cause even more migration.

But those leaving are more likely GOP, so DFL is willing to accept the wealth damage in exchange for a more politically liberal electorate.

— Representative Pat Garofalo (R) ⭐️ (@PatGarofalo) May 14, 2023

So when the inevitable budget deficit occurs within the next few years, who's going to be left to ding for more tax revenue? 

How brazen have elected DFLers become? They were even willing to scuttle bipartisan tax relief which would have benefitted families with babies. 

 

That exemption for sales taxes for more baby products that passed both #mnleg chambers? No longer in either Senate or House offer on the tax bill, per latest breakdown. h/t @CallaghanPeter https://t.co/BySSkmg2TT pic.twitter.com/2RaPx4XQGf

— Torey Van Oot (@toreyvanoot) May 15, 2023

Stunningly, that's not even the most outrageous aspect of this saga. The provision which would've aided young families was stripped out on .......Mother's Day. 

 

It’s absolutely incredible how out of touch the DFL is. We have an $18 fucking BILLION surplus and they still can’t figure out how to keep a bipartisan provision to not charge sales tax on families trying to buy car seats and diaper wipes. https://t.co/72zNrDo69O

— John Rouleau (@John_Rouleau) May 15, 2023

There’s some incredible irony there that the DFL decided Mother’s Day was the day to announce they thought families should have to pay sales tax on car seats, strollers and diaper wipes.

— John Rouleau (@John_Rouleau) May 15, 2023

 

As someone who has spent what feels like a million dollars on these items in the last year, I can certainly attest to how much an exemption on these products would benefit Minnesota families.

But instead, let’s piss away an $18 billion surplus and let parents figure it out. https://t.co/3lvBJD6jnQ

— Becky (Alery) Scherr (@aleryrl) May 15, 2023

There's your "One Minnesota," folks: Government screwing over young families, senior citizens on a fixed income and lawful gun owners. Sadly, they see this as more a feature, not a bug. 

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