Who's careful with taxpayer money?

It's been a while Republicans could at least pretend that they were fiscally responsible. Say, back in the 50's or something like that. Since then, it's all been BS. Nationally, Democrats are more careful with your money.

And now they're running out of dough.

From the Times-Union in their story about the downgrading of Colonie's debt by Moody's to barely above junk bond status:

Comptroller Ronald Caponera and Supervisor Mary Brizzell attribute the town’s $8.5 million general fund deficit, in part, to unfunded state mandates, like new laws governing storm water run-off and and dramatic spike several years ago in contributions to the state pension system.

The Democrats, namely town Chairman Phillip Steck, argue that’s a hollow explanation because those mandates apply to towns and cities across the region and state — many of whom maintain strong bond ratings.

The Colonie crew must have been emulating Bush & the DC crazies.