The state’s general fund and surplus are being “frivolously spent by the Legislature and the career politicians,” Friedman said, saying the money “never gets anywhere except to politicians and lobbyists.”
He noted recent news reports of how monies for specialized license plates aren’t going where Texans believed they were going.
“People who bought those ‘dog friendly’ license plates, thinking they were helping four-legged animals, have found out that the money is going to help two-legged animals, two-legged party animals,” Friedman said. “They got a rude awakening.”
The Trans-Texas Corridor is yet another example of a project that has drawn the public’s mistrust, according to Friedman.
“It’s another bad idea, like Dubai guarding our ports,” Friedman said. “I’ve yet to meet a real Texan who thinks it’s a good idea. There are so many flaws in it I don’t know where to start, but I will say this, I will stop the ‘big road.’ ”
Ninety-five percent of Texans are against the Trans-Texas Corridor and 80 percent are against toll roads, he said, saying that roads should be free for any motorist to drive on.
Ready for a change
Friedman believes Texans are ready for a change in their top leadership.
“People are fed up with it. The voters are smarter, the electorate is more alert,” he said. “That’s why we’re going to have a huge turnout in November and that’s what’s going to bring Perry down. He’s praying for a small turnout.”
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